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Introducing the concept of observation to social work students can be a complex and challenging task. Assessing their observation skills and assignments can be even harder, especially if much of this work takes place implicitly, throughout their training and placements. This book will help students to grasp the fundamentals of social work observation, from the theories and methods to how these can be demonstrated in everyday practice. Skills are covered throughout, as well as effective observation work with different client groups and in different settings. The authors argue that an observant social worker is an effective and resilient one, and demonstrate this through case study material and research summaries.

Values and ethics in social work with children and families / Steve O'Loughlin -- The legal and political context of social work with children and families / Maureen O'Loughlin and Julie Bywater -- Family support in social work with children and families / Nicky Ryden -- Working effectively with children and families in the safeguarding children arena / Julie Bywater -- Direct work with children and young people / Julie Bywater, Jackie Hughes, Nicky Ryden and Steve O'Louglin -- Social work with children with disabilities and their families / Jackie Hughes -- Substitute care for children / Maureen O'Loughlin and Steve O'Loughlin -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1 Professional capabilities framework -- Appendix 2 Subject benchmark for social work