With the opening of Children's Centres and the implementation of the Every Child Matters agenda, multi-agency working is now a reality. This book will provide advice and guidance on successful strategies to employ when working with parents and interdisciplinary staff.
Using case studies to illustrate best practice across a range of age groups, the book looks at strategies for dealing with the effects of the following issues on children:
o domestic violence
o bereavement and loss
o learning difficulties and special educational needs
o neglect and poverty
o anger and social, emotional and behavioral difficulties
o addictions within the family.
There is advice on working directly with children and examples are cited from children from 0 to 19.
This book is an essential read for all those involved in the education and care of children.
