Legislating for harmony: Partnership under the Children Act 1989

The concept of partnership under the Children Act 1989, is discussed in the various forms of relationship between the individuals and agencies primarily concerned with the protection and promotion of child welfare. The theoretical purposes of the act are juxtaposed with the practical realities. 200 BC H Part A Introduction: Partnership under the Children Act 1989, Felicity Kaganas. Part B Legal frameworks for partnership: partnership with parents - doing something together under the Children Act 1989, Judith Masson; partnership between parents, Christine Piper; partnership - reflections on some Canadian experiences, Alison Diduck. Part C Partnership in practice: social work and families - lessons from research, June Thoburn; working with children, Brynna Kroll; tri-partnership - statutory, voluntary and private partnerships, Robin Solomon; partnership - a clinical perspective, Mark Berelowitz. Part D Constructing partnership: child protection and working in a partnership with parents, Sarah Woodhouse; partnership in politics and law - a new deal for parents?, Michael King.