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Diversity and different experiences in the UK: National Statistician's annual article on society
- Author:
- DUNNELL Karen
- Publisher:
- Office for National Statistics
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 15p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Illustrates clearly the increase in ethnic diversity in Britain. Many interesting findings, e.g. worrying rates of long‑term illness or disability (Fig. 2) and worse reported health (Fig. 5) in many ethnic groups. Table 20 shows 5 minority ethnic groups getting better school results than "White British" (in particular, Chinese and Indian).
Social work with looked after children
- Authors:
- COCKER Christine, ALLAIN Lucille
- Publisher:
- Learning Matters
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 2124p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Exeter
This is part of a series written specifically to support students on social work degrees and looks at the experience of children living in state care, and the role of social workers working with them. The views of children are highlighted through case studies and summaries of research findings, and the range of skills and knowledge necessary to support looked after children through the key events the experience. Chapters include: pathways and placement types; assessment, care, planning and contact; communication skills; culture and ethnicity; disabled children; attachment and resilience; mental health problems; education and health; adoption; and leaving care. Each chapter identifies the relevant National Occupational Standards.