Download or read book Making Sense of Every Child Matters written by Richard Barker and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2008-11-12 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This much-needed book examines the implications of the Every Child Matters (ECM) national and local framework for working with children. It analyses the key issues from the perspective of the different professions that make up the 'new children's workforce' and explores interprofessional considerations." "Offering a clear guide to the implications of Every Child Matters for practice, this book will be widely welcomed by tutors and practitioners alike, enabling readers to make sense of the legislation and national guidance, and to understand better the new agendas for children's services."--BOOK JACKET.