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Over the last decade there has been a series of Government policy
initiatives in respect of children’s services and social work
education in England, many of which aim to de-regulate or privatise
aspects of these services. Critically considering the impact of the
MacAlister Review, this book explores the past, present and future
of children’s services in the UK from a range of perspectives –
lived, professional and academic. This accessible guide provides a
timely and incisive overview of the current children’s services
reform agenda in the UK. It identifies current challenges, analyses
both strengths and weaknesses in the current policy agenda and sets
out alternative policy and practice directions for a system that
can meet families’ needs.
This highly practical resource introduces the concept of
'Gymtherapy'; a pioneering approach to working with children that
uses movement as a means of promoting emotional wellbeing.
Gymtherapy brings together the physical and emotional benefits of
activity alongside the importance of safeguarding and supporting
children, particularly those who are socio-economically deprived or
emotionally vulnerable. Written in an accessible and vibrant style,
Gymtherapy provides a full programme of lesson plans, structured
across five key areas: Identity and Self Esteem, Mindfulness, Anger
Expression, Protective Behaviour and Gender Stereotypes. Each
lesson plan is based on accessible, tried and tested strategies,
and outlines learning objectives, equipment needed and step-by-step
instructions for facilitating practical activities. The chapters
are illustrated with engaging real-life examples, case studies,
survivor stories and tips, while at the same time linking practice
to the underpinning social theory. Gymtherapy is an invaluable
guide for teachers, social workers, school leaders and anyone with
an interest in providing for the welfare and wellbeing of the
children they work with.
Social work has often been described as the fifth emergency
service. When disaster strikes, long after our colleagues from
health, fire and police services have been and gone, social workers
stick around to pick up the pieces. Out of the Shadows is the first
book to be published focusing on the role of UK social workers in
disasters. Their involvement goes beyond the initial crisis as the
impact of disasters have long term consequences such as
displacement, loss, psychological issues and survivor guilt. This
book focuses on the poignant and important personal stories of
people with lived experiences of disaster. It also include voices
of social workers and their organisational leaders who have been
directly involved in providing support in disasters, their
reflections and sharing learning for the future. The impact of
disasters not only affect those directly affected but also
individuals, families, groups and local communities locally,
nationally and internationally. This book provides an important
opportunity to share and develop knowledge, skills, best practice
and learning from disasters nationally and internationally and from
social workers who have been directly involved in emergency
responses as well as from the communities they have served.
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