This book is an important practical resource for all professionals engaged with planning, implementing and evaluating multi-professional teamwork and practice in children's services.<p> The first book to combine theoretical perspectives, research evidence from the 'real world' of children's services, and reflections on policy and practice in inter-agency services in England, this fully updated new edition retains its popular approach, while reflecting the numerous changes to policy, practice, and research. The book:<ul><li> Exemplifies what multi-professional work looks like in practice <li> Examines real dilemmas faced by professionals trying to make it work, and shows how these dilemmas can be resolved <li> Considers lessons to be learnt, implications for practice and recommendations for making multi-professional practice effective</ul><p>Featuring useful guidance, theoretical frameworks and evidence-based insights into practice, this book is a key resource for students on courses studying early childhood and families, as well as social workers, teachers, support workers in children's centres, family support workers, health workers, and managers of a range of children and youth services.