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This book bridges the gap between study and practice when working with children, young people and families. It takes key theories and concepts introduced in 'Social Work with Children And Families' and explores them in further detail, looking at how social work skill has developed and can be applied to practice. It covers important areas such as intervention, engagement and communication, while looking at such key skills as Life Story work and childhood observation. The book will be an essential part of any social work student's library who wishes to specialise in work with children and families.

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Steve is an Independent Social Work Consultant, but he was previously Practice Co-ordinator for the Social Work programmes at the University of Leeds where he developed the practice curriculum for the new social work degree at the University. He currently acts as an Independent Practice Assessor for qualifying students, practice teachers and post-qualification awards. He is an experienced fostering and adoption worker and undertakes independent assessment for a number of agencies. Maureen is an Independent Social Work Consultant who was formerly the Director of Social Work programmes at the University of Leeds. She has substantial experience working with children and families as a social worker and a Guardian ad Litem. She now undertakes independent assessments for court proceedings in a variety of areas and continues her interest in adoption through chairing a local authority adoption panel and the Independent Reviewing Mechanism.

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