Links social workers to a range of direct work tools for use with different ages, with tips from practitioners on how to get the most from them.
For practitioners in all types of mainstream teams and specialist disability teams, understanding the additional vulnerabilities of disabled children to different forms of harm and maltreatment - and what to keep in mind during safeguarding work - is key. This guide draws on research, legislation, policy and best practice examples to provide practice messages for social work.
Practical advice on completing each section of the social work evidence template, plus tips on improving your writing to express your points more clearly and be more precise, reducing some of the potential for cross-examination.