Social Work Resources
Social Work and Covid-19
Lessons for Education and Practice
This book captures the unique moment in time created by the Covid 19 pandemic and uses this as a lens to explore contemporary issues for social work education and practice.
Social Work Law
Applying the Law in Practice
An easy to navigate introduction to the law relevant to social work and how it can be applied in practice. Contemporary, creative and student-focused, this is a must-have textbook for qualifying undergraduates, Social Work degree apprentices, and newly qualified social workers.
The Anti-Racist Social Worker
stories of activism by social care and allied health professionals
This is the story of an anti-racist campaign staged by social workers and allied health professionals which encourages readers to consider their own possibilities for anti-racist action.
The Social Worker's Guide to the Care Act 2014
New edition of best-selling book which helps social workers gain a comprehensive understanding of how to achieve best practice in applying the Care Act 2014.
Writing Analytical Assessments in Social Work
This is the third edition of our best-selling Writing Analytical Assessments in Social Work with the most up-to-date guidance so social workers can write reports that achieve and illuminate.
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Leadership Behaviours for Effective Policing
The Service Speaks
A handbook of policing leadership behavioural skills to inform and improve police knowledge, understanding and effective practice.
Leading with Empathy
Supporting People in a Hybrid World
This book helps leaders and managers understand the impact of hybrid working on the well-being of staff and offers practical ideas to reduce work-related stress and create an effective, flexible and motivated workforce.
Major and Serious Crime Investigations
Provides essential reading in the field of major and serious crime investigation, providing those new to investigation a strong foundation from which to build and those with experience the opportunity to develop their knowledge in the field.
Nurturing Professional Judgement
A critical guide for teacher educators and early career mentors in supporting the development of professional judgement and intuitive practice.
Effective Mentoring in Initial Teacher Education
An evidence-informed guide to effective mentoring in initial teacher education.
Effective Problem Solving
A bumper book of powerful problem-solving tools and techniques presented clearly and concisely by a highly respected author.
Evidencing Teaching Achievements in Higher Education
Explores how to evidence teaching achievements, and the implications of this for the status of HE teaching, as well as individual careers, before suggesting practical and demonstrable ways forward for individuals and institutions.
Learning and Teaching Practical Skills
As seen on TV
This innovative book uses examples from popular TV shows to help teachers support the development of students' practical skills.