This book challenges the current child protection culture and calls for family-minded humane practice where children are understood as relational beings, parents are recognized as people with needs and hopes and families as carrying extraordinary capacities for care and protection.
This book explores the policy and practice possibilities offered by a social model of child protection. Drawing on developments in mental health and disability studies, it examines the conceptual, political and practice implications of this new framework.
The McClane family grapples with their troubled pasts while striving for a brighter future. Paige struggles to find her place, while Simon confronts unresolved feelings for Samantha. Cory's return brings fears of his inability to heal from loss. As they face new threats and community betrayals, the family forges crucial alliances to protect their town. Relationships evolve, some deepening and others breaking, culminating in a test of courage for Reagan as she confronts her toughest challenge yet.
In The Virtuous Tart, Susan Jane takes you by the hand to guide you through wholesome alternatives to refined white sugar such as coconut sugar, date syrup, maple and raw honey; and shows you where to use superfood flours like quinoa and teff.
Anna has left her boyfriend and moves in with her mother, who has recently taken to popping Prozac after her husband left her. When Anna meets Italian aristocrat, Giancarlo, she thinks he has saved her from sleeping on other people's sofas. But life is never that simple, as Anna's diary records.
Eight old friends reunite for a week in the sun. What could possibly go wrong?When her old flame Sam rings up one day and invites her on a villa holiday in Italy, Jen is completely thrown off balance. Sam, as she cannot help but recall, was the best kiss of her life. With her husband Marcus constantly travelling the world for work, and seven-year-old Alfie still in the marital bed, the joys of marriage and motherhood are thin on the ground for Jen these days... What could be more appealing than being with old friends and recapturing a little bit of their youth? Two months later, Jen and Marcus arrive at the stunning Villa La Silerchie. There to greet them are Jenâ's best friend Tara and her new husband Dave, a struggling writer; there's also vain, neurotic Miranda and her fiancé Toby. Jack, a handsome and successful actor, recently separated, and Sam â funny, laid-back, sexy Sam...Everything's set for the holiday of a lifetime, but as the week progresses, and tensions rise in the August heat, relationships unravel, old rivalries re-emerge, and uncomfortable truths have to be faced.Who knew what seven days in the sun could lead to.
Focused on integrating cooking into primary education, this resource equips teachers with easy-to-follow recipes that promote healthy eating without the need for an oven. Each of the 15 recipes allows children to engage hands-on, fostering skills in food handling and awareness of food's role in society. The authors, experienced Children's Cooking Consultants, provide adaptable guidance for varying skill levels, ensuring inclusivity across age groups. This book supports compliance with the National Curriculum and The School Food Plan, making cooking accessible and enjoyable in the classroom.
Statutory Responses to Children at Risk
Exploring the global landscape of childcare, this book examines how workers navigate the complexities of risk and support while adapting to the evolving needs of children and families. It delves into various strategies and practices employed by caregivers, highlighting the challenges they face and the innovative solutions they implement. By focusing on real-world examples, the text emphasizes the importance of flexibility and responsiveness in caregiving, providing valuable insights for professionals in the field.
Highlighting the significance of landscape in contemporary Indigenous art, this book explores how artists engage with their environments to convey cultural narratives and identity. It examines various artworks, emphasizing the relationship between land, heritage, and artistic expression. Through insightful analysis, it reveals the ways in which landscapes serve as both a medium and a message, reflecting the complexities of Indigenous experiences in the modern world.
Secret St Albans explores the lesser-known history of the Hertfordshire city of St Albans through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.