4. • Taken from The College of
Social Work, returning to
Social Work Guide.
• Covers different types of
English Law.
• Sets out key provisions of
The Children Act 1989.
• Can you apply any of the
terminology and provision
to the family case study?
01: www.TCSW.org.uk
5.
6. • Defines what is ‘policy’
• Points out key children and
families milestones
between 1979-2011.
• Introduces ‘multiple
perspectives’ regarding the
value of policies.
• Sets the grounding for a
later lecture…
• Can you apply any of the
terminology and provision
to the family case study?
02: Edmond & Price, 2012
7.
8. • Sets out why Social Workers
(and other executives) need
to know the law. (p.07).
• Raises caution about
workers being ‘over-
zealous’.
• Provides background as to
what The Children Act 1989
seeks to achieve.
• Can you apply any of the
terminology and discussion
to the family case study?
03: Johns, 2005
9.
10. • Sets out the principles behind
‘family policy’ since 1945.
• Sets the grounding for a future
lecture.
• Introduces critical debate
regarding the state/family
relationship.
• Revisits social construction:
Child as; threat; victim;
investment.
• Can you apply any of the
terminology and provision to
the family case study?
04: Daniel & Ivatts, 1998
12. What might ‘the state’ do to support this family? Your answer should make reference to relevant
theory, legislation, policy and practice. Students will be provided with a family case study with a
number of identifiable issues that relate to content covered in the module:
Case Study
• Jane (33) is a single mother of three
• Jane’s ex-partner Ian is the father of the oldest two boys,
• Chris (15),
• Adam (12),
• Gary is the father of the youngest child, Ed (3)
At the point of referral the main concerns with the family were the high levels of anti-social behaviour
and the children offending. The family had been given a housing caution and were at risk of eviction.
Jane was dependent on alcohol and amphetamines, which affected her ability to parent the children
properly and meet their needs. She’d made allegations of domestic violence against her previous and
current partners. The family were resistant to working with agencies - and agencies felt that both
fathers had very limited input or interest in parenting the children. Adam’s attendance at school was at
0 per cent, the other children’s attendance was low and all displayed challenging behavioural issues -
including Chris having a tattoo at the age of 11. The children became subject to interim care orders,
which means they could be removed from their family and placed in local authority care, due to lack of
parenting and care.
