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Now fully revised and updated, See You in Court is an accessible guide for social workers on being a witness in care proceedings. This book de-mystifies the court system explaining court structures and procedures, roles and responsibilities and basic rules of evidence. It considers how to present effective written evidence as well as preparing for the court day itself. It answers questions frequently asked by social workers on how to present oral evidence including how to deal with cross-examination. The material is supported by case studies and checklists. Updates to the second edition reflect recent changes to the family court system, a revised Public Law Outline and the increased recognition of social workers as experts in their own right.An essential addition to every social worker's bookshelf, particularly those working with children and families.

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'The Flexible Foodie is the answer to the domestic cook's dream - the distillation of a lifetime's experience and passion in an eminently practical form' Matthew Fort, Food writer and critic Ditch the rules and release your inner cook! Not everyone enjoys the strict measurements and rigid ingredient lists found in most recipes and in The Flexible Foodie, passionate cooking improviser Lynn Davis shows you how allowing yourself culinary freedom will lead to fantastic, improvised dishes. In this book Lynn helps you master the basics and gives you the confidence to take risks and experiment in the kitchen. Guided by a 'keep tasting' philosophy, she has created a feast of creative, stress-free recipes for every occasion, from midweek meals to special occasions, that will impress your friends and family and take your food to the next level. The Flexible Foodie will help you * Gain confidence in the kitchen * Learn to adapt, substitute and experiment with new and exciting ideas * Worry less about getting every single ingredient right and buy ones you don't know Shake up your kitchen life now and put the fun back into cooking! 'A fabulously sensory-led approach to the practicalities of feeding yourself well and becoming a more confident cook'. Dr Zoe Laughlin, artist, maker, materials engineer, and passionate cook

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Now fully updated and with up-to-the-minute guidance, this is the only book you will need to make sense of the key elements of law involved in social work with children and families in England and Wales.Accessible and jargon-free, this everyday reference explains the fundamental concepts of parental responsibility and human rights, and the provisions of private and public law, including care proceedings and adoption. This second edition incorporates recent changes including the Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance for inter-agency working, the Children and Families Act 2014 and the Crime and Courts Act 2013 as well as the latest case law. Checklists, charts and highlighted points allow for easy reference, and illustrative case scenarios put the law into context.This comprehensive and easy-to-use guide will be an invaluable resource for practising social workers, as well as trainees, students and those studying for post-qualifying awards.

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A Practical Guide to Fostering Law is an accessible, jargon-free guide to the key elements of the law that concern foster carers and the professionals who work with them.It aims to help foster carers understand where they fit into the complex web of regulations surrounding childcare and to demystify the jargon and terminology which is often used but rarely explained. The book covers the laws in England and Wales governing fostering agencies and foster carers themselves, including foster carers' rights, and the formalities of placement procedures. It also provides explanations of care proceedings, the foster carer as a witness, what happens if a young fostered person gets into trouble, and moving on from foster care. The last section provides a 'who's who' of the main professionals involved and a jargon-busting glossary of the key terms often used. It also includes illustrative case examples and each chapter concludes with suggestions for where to find more information.This guide will be an invaluable resource for current and prospective foster carers and the professionals who work with them, such as support workers, social workers and foster agency staff.

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