Making Sense of Every Child Matters

"This much-needed book examines the implications of the Every Child Matters (ECM) national and local framework for working with children. It analyses the key issues from the perspective of the different professions that make up the 'new children's workforce' and explores interprofessional considerations." "Offering a clear guide to the implications of Every Child Matters for practice, this book will be widely welcomed by tutors and practitioners alike, enabling readers to make sense of the legislation and national guidance, and to understand better the new agendas for children's services."--BOOK JACKET.

Richard Barker is Professor of Child Welfare in the School of Health, Community and Education Studies at Northumbria University. He is a qualified social worker and teacher has extensive practice, evaluation and consultancy experience of children's services in the UK and Europe.