Safeguarding children: challenges to the effective operation of core groups

Harlow, E; Shardlow, SM

Abstract

Founded on an evaluative review of core group practice in a northern metropolitan borough of England, this paper highlights the tensions and difficulties that might inhibit the quality of post-registration services to children and their families. Insights from the empirical data as well as theoretical literature have been explored in the light of current and developing policies. This exploration is focused on inter-agency coordination; inter-professional relationships; and partnership with parents and children. The recruitment and retention of social workers, the potential contribution of Children's Trusts, as well as unconscious processes relating to child abuse and child protection, are all given consideration.

Citation

Harlow, E., & Shardlow, S. (2006). Safeguarding children: challenges to the effective operation of core groups. Child and Family Social Work, 11(1), 65-72. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2206.2006.00392.x

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2006
• Deposit Date: Sep 25, 2007
• Journal: Child & Family Social Work
• Print ISSN: 1356-7500
• Publisher: Wiley
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 11
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 65-72
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2206.2006.00392.x
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2206.2006.00392.x