Looked after children
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Putting Corporate Parenting into Practice, Second Edition
A handbook for councillors
Di Hart and Alison Williams
With an emphasis on practical tools and training materials, this new edition will support the implementation of corporate parenting across the local authority by focusing on the leadership and commitment that members and officers can provide. Learn More2013, Paperback / softback, 11.69in x 8.27in / 297mm x 210mm, 104pp, CA$48.95ISBN: 97819079699662013, Ebook, PDF, 104pp, CA$48.95ISBN: 9781909391130 -
What Works in Residential Child Care
A review of research evidence and the practical considerations
Roger Clough, Roger Bullock, Adrian Ward
Reviews research evidence and identifies the significant elements that will lead to a successful strategy for Residential Child Care Learn More2006, Paperback / softback, 9.65in x 6.69in / 245mm x 170mm, 134pp, CA$26.95ISBN: 97819047877782006, Ebook, PDF, 134pp, CA$26.95ISBN: 9781907969034 -
Understanding Why
Understanding attachment and how this can affect education with special reference to adopted children and young people and those looked after by local authorities
Mary Ryan
This short, accessible colour pamphlet offers an understanding of attachment difficulties and reflects on the benefits that understanding can have on education Learn More2006, Paperback / softback, 11.69in x 8.27in / 297mm x 210mm, 12pp, CA$13.95ISBN: 97819058180202006, Ebook, PDF, 12pp, CA$13.95ISBN: 9781907969171 -
My Turn to Talk
A guide to help children and young people in care aged 12 or older have a say about how they are looked after
Claire Lanyon and Ruth Sinclair
Updated in 2009, this guide offers tips and advice to looked after young people about how they can have more say in their care Learn More2005, Paperback / softback, 11.69in x 8.19in / 297mm x 208mm, 20pp, CA$22.95ISBN: 97819047874022005, Paperback / softback, 5.47in x 2.32in / 139mm x 59mm, 20pp, CA$22.95ISBN: 9781904787396 -
Children and Decision Making
Ian Butler, Margaret Robinson and Lesley Scanlon
This book examines how children negotiate their involvement in family functioning, rule making and day-to-day decision making Learn More2005, Paperback / softback, 9.65in x 6.69in / 245mm x 170mm, 93pp, CA$29.95ISBN: 97819047875492005, Ebook, PDF, 93pp, CA$29.95ISBN: 9781907969577 -
Taking Care of Education
An evaluation of the education of looked after children
Rachel Harker, David Dobel-Ober, David Berridge and Ruth Sinclair
An evaluation of the Taking Care of Education project, which aims to support a small number of local authorities in deploying a range of policies to improve the educational achievements of looked after children Learn More2004, Paperback / softback, 9.57in x 7.20in / 243mm x 183mm, 269pp, CA$41.95ISBN: 97819047871742004, Ebook, PDF, 269pp, CA$41.95ISBN: 9781907969782 -
By Degrees: The First Year
From care to university
Sonia Jackson, Sarah Ajayi and Margaret Quigley
This book tracks the progress of three groups of young people entering higher education from a background in local authority care and looks at the personal and financial support they received Learn More2003, Paperback / softback, 11.65in x 8.27in / 296mm x 210mm, 76pp, CA$26.95ISBN: 97819009909362003, Ebook, PDF, 76pp, CA$26.95ISBN: 9781907969416 -
Young Person's Guide to the Children's Homes Standards
Roger Morgan, Jonathan Stanley, Predencia Gabbidon and Alison Williams
This guide gives young people information on what should happen when they move into a children's home and what that home should be doing for them while you live there Learn More2003, Paperback / softback, 11.69in x 8.27in / 297mm x 210mm, 27pp, CA$22.95ISBN: 97819009908682003, Ebook, PDF, 27pp, CA$22.95ISBN: 9781907969911 -
Parent's Guide to the Children's Homes Standards and Regulations
Jonathan Stanley and Predencia Gabbidon
Written for parents, this guide provides information on the expectation of children's homes located in England and the staff who work in them Learn More2003, Paperback / softback, 11.69in x 8.27in / 297mm x 210mm, 32pp, CA$22.95ISBN: 97819009908752003, Ebook, PDF, 32pp, CA$22.95ISBN: 9781907969867 -
Staff Guide to the Children's Homes Standards and Regulations
Alison Williams
Guidance for staff who work in children's homes in England which provides information on what staff responsibilities are in providing services that meet the standards for children's homes Learn More2003, Paperback / softback, 11.69in x 8.27in / 297mm x 210mm, 30pp, CA$22.95ISBN: 97819009908822003, Ebook, PDF, 30pp, CA$22.95ISBN: 9781907969904
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