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  • Experiencing Social Work

    Learning from Service Users

    by Lesley Best, Mark Doel ...
    ′Experiencing Social Work provides a refreshing change in the expanse of social work education texts. Its focus on learning from people who had received a good service from social workers drew out many of the foundation blocks of practice that can so easily be minimised in favour of ′deeper academic theories′. In short, it reminded me of my own passion for practice and the privilege it is to be ... Read more

    $71.99 USD

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  • Groupwork Practice in Social Work

    by Sue Orton, Trevor Lindsay ...
    Series series Transforming Social Work Practice Series
    The social work degree requires that students clearly demonstrate competence in working with groups. Many social work students will begin working with families, communities and organisations before they qualify and are regularly assessed on this groupwork practice through assignments and observation. Specialist skills are needed to cope in challenging groups and the authors look at how students ... Read more

    $54.99 USD

  • Social Work Assessment

    by Ruben Martin ...
    Series series Transforming Social Work Practice Series
    At a time of change and review within social care, it is relevant to explore traditional skills, knowledge and values associated with assessment in the context of changing practice. This book introduces and explores assessment in social work in a user-friendly, yet comprehensive way.The author reviews the interpersonal skills necessary for social work practice, applying them particularly to ... Read more

    $62.99 USD

  • Professional Boundaries in Social Work and Social Care

    A Practical Guide to Understanding, Maintaining and Managing Your Professional Boundaries

    by Frank Cooper ...
    Professional boundaries between worker and client underpin all areas of practice in social work and social care, and the mismanagement of these boundaries can lead to unprofessional conduct and negative consequences for both worker and client.This book is a no-nonsense guide to boundaries – what they are, why they are there and how to maintain them, from legal boundaries and policies governing ... Read more

    $26.99 USD

  • Leadership with a Moral Purpose

    Turning Your School Inside Out

    by Will Ryan ...
    This book gives all primary heads - aspiring, newly appointed or those for whom the phrase 'There must be something more than this...!' rings a bell - the ideas, techniques, tools and direction to turn their schools Inside-Out and lead them from the heart and soul. What's more it will help give Heads the confidence to do those things they know are right because they are right for the children, ... Read more

    $24.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Assessment & Intervention in Social Work

    Preparing for Practice

    by Chris Beckett ...
    Chris Beckett′s new book on assessment and intervention in social work practice covers the core topics for qualifying social work students. The book provides a thorough understanding of the issues and skills essential for effective practice. Each of the nine chapters defines a key concept, including Assessment; Intervention; Risk and Efficacy. Case studies and ′practice questions′ throughout make ... Read more

    $71.99 USD

  • Key Persons in the Early Years

    Building relationships for quality provision in early years settings and primary schools

    by Peter Elfer, Elinor Goldschmied, Dorothy Selleck ...
    Key Persons in the Early Years aims to explain what a Key Person is, the theory behind the approach and the practicalities of implementation. Practical in its approach and containing case studies as examples of reflective practice, this second edition details the role of the Key Person across all ages in the early years. This new edition has been fully updated in line with the EYFS and features a ... Read more

    $40.99 USD

  • Relationship-Based Social Work, Second Edition

    Getting to the Heart of Practice

    by Ravi Kohli, Martin Smith, Clare Parkinson, Linnet McMahon, Robin Solomon, John Simmonds, Andrew Cooper, Jane Dutton, Anna Fairtlough, Jeremy Walsh ...
    This comprehensive guide to relationship-based practice in social work communicates the theory using illustrative case studies and offers a model for practice. Updated and expanded, it now includes increased coverage of anti-oppressive and diversity issues, service user perspectives and systemic approaches in social work.The book explores the ranges of emotions that practitioners may encounter ... Read more

    $32.99 USD

  • Early Childhood

    A Guide for Students

    Edited by Tina Bruce ...
    Designed for students on Early Years Foundation Degrees and Early Childhood courses, Early Years professionals and Teaching Assistants, this engaging text provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of early childhood.Written and edited by experts in the field, the book clearly explains theory through illustrations of good practice, with case studies, reflective exercises and suggestions ... Read more

    $69.99 USD

  • The Lives of Foster Carers

    Private Sacrifices, Public Restrictions

    by Linda Nutt ...
    The Lives of Foster Carers analyzes the contradictions, conflicts, and ambiguities experienced by foster carers arising from the inter-penetrations of public bureaucracy and private family life. Topics covered include:social policy pertinent to childcarethe history of foster care serviceavailable literature on the experience of foster carerspublic versus private domains in foster caremotivations ... Read more

    $76.99 USD

  • Essential Theory for Social Work Practice

    by Chris Beckett, Nigel Horner ...
    Focusing on what students really need to know, this book breaks down all of the key social work theory covered across a students′ training, demystifying complex concepts by demonstrating their application to real-life practice. Multiple case studies highlight applied theory in different practice settings and across issues and challenges that students might face, while self-assessment exercises, ... Read more

    $67.99 USD

  • Action Research for Teachers

    A Practical Guide

    by Jean McNiff, Jack Whitehead ...
    Assuming no prior knowledge of research methods and techniques, this book is the perfect companion for teachers at all levels undergoing professional development who need to enhance their formal reflection skills.Providing a detailed explanation of what action research is and its importance in terms of whole school development, this book invites the teachers to try out educational research for ... Read more

    $49.99 USD