Kim Holt is a Professor of Family Law, Barrister and Head of Department at Northumbria University. She has many years' experience as both a qualified barrister and social worker.

• Introduction 1. Child Care Law and Practice 2. Decision-Making, Assessment and Working with Others 3. Emergency Applications Short-Term Measures 4. Care and Supervision 5. Policies, Procedures and Protocols: a Way Forward Post-Munro 6. Preparing to go to Court 7. Concluding Comments Useful Websites Glossary Bibliography Index.