physical health, safety and wellbeing of children. Design/methodology/approach – After briefly referring to some challenges to …/value – Having effective joined-up services would mean better services for parents and their children, and would be more cost …

children recruited from eight kindergartens and a local church. They were randomised into Group Triple P, non-directive group …

Purpose – There has been little research on the education of looked after children over the current school leaving age …/methodology/approach – Interviews were undertaken with 12 designated teachers for looked after children and four virtual school heads, as part of the … first stage of a three‐year longitudinal study following 20 looked after children in England from years 11‐13 (ages 15 …

providers of children's services to offer the required diverse range of services. Additionally, policy makers should ensure the …

sexually abused children and adolescents. The project features the use of family and community strengths, trauma sensitivity … abused children and adolescents. This model supports the building and maintenance of the often fluid and relationship … mentors of sexually abused children and adolescents. Hallmarks of the resulting curriculum included using a hybrid of natural …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the aspects of social work for children, primarily in England. Design …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to reflect on development in children’s social work over 35 years from the … work practice with children and families. Originality/value The paper offers a unique perspective on developments in the … field and implications for the future of children’s social work.  …

in the interests of children and families. Design/methodology/approach Based on an interview with the author by Michael … stable team, and do well at a systems level. Originality/value Offers the perspective of the Chief Social Worker for Children … in England on the process of reforming the social work system for children and families.  …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to offer a view about the future of children’s social work from the perspective of … experience of practising social work with children and families. Findings The professional task of assessment and intervention in … order to protect the nation’s children from significant harm is probably one of the most complex in modern society. However …

Purpose Calls for the development and dissemination of evidence-based programs to support children and families have …