This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Deep in the woods outside Sharpsburg, Georgia, something ancient is awakening—and it remembers everything… except mercy.Once a loyal protector, Kane was the family dog—until he vanished into the trees and returned... changed. What came back wasn’t just wild. It was transformed, something caught between memory and madness, driven by a hunger no leash can restrain.As bodies begin to surface and strange eyes watch from the ...

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The Ordinariness of Impairment is a book that dives into the current system, focusing on the reality of struggling with local authorities. But along the way, author Janet O’Keefe creates a sense of purpose, putting together action items for parents. Instead of focusing on what parents cannot do, she inspires parents with stories of success. In addition, there are action points that can help parents know where to go next, especially when they are feeling overwhelmed. Her point of view isn’t...

Starting school for the first time is a significant milestone in every child's life. But how do you know when your child is ready? And what can you do to help them prepare?Educational and parenting expert Kathy Walker explains how to assess your child's readiness, sets out all the factors to consider, and gives you the information you need to be confident you're making the right decision for your child. She also provides advice on how to pick a school, and explains the strategies s...

With 60,000 children in the care system and national child protection scandals hitting the headlines at an alarming rate, adoption and fostering are typical issues. It can be hard for prospective adopters and foster carers to get comprehensive, no-nonsense advice and guidance.This book is here to help. Packed with practical advice and the latest information, it takes you through the entire process: from making initial enquiries and starting an application, to the approval process a...

This guide outlines best practice and key research findings on how to create a truly inclusive setting, covering all aspects of equality and diversity. The book contains advice on: supporting children with special educational needs and providing for children with English as an additional language.

Young Lives on the Line was written to dispel the myth that at-risk children and youth who are involved in the youth justice system are 'bad kids'. It tells the stories of the author and six young people who were all at-risk children and what was done to keep them in the community. The book looks at problems and behaviours with a new perspective i.e. when you address the root causes as opposed to addressing the symptoms that are seen, there is much success.

Work-related stress and resulting sickness absence costs the UK economy about £3.7 billion every year (HSE research). In this jargon-free guide, Jeremy Stranks explains what stress is and what causes it, how people respond to stress and cope with it, how stress can be evaluated and managed and what employers’ legal responsibilities are.Written for managers, HR professionals and safety reps, the emphasis of this book is strongly on practical advice and solutions. The author provides...

Identifying the most serious challenges faced in child protection work, this practical guide offers helpful solutions for frontline professionals working with children and adults.Informed by her many years on the frontline and subsequent experience writing serious case reviews, Joanna Nicolas has identified the most common pitfalls in child protection cases. The book focuses on understanding the impact of neglect, information sharing between professionals, communication with childr...

Practitioners working within the EYFS are still uncertain of exactly how to manage assessment. This book will take them through the process step by step. It explains the terminology involved, shows practitioners how to turn 'observation' into 'assessment' and in the final chapter sets out how to manage and interpret all the information they have gathered. This book is an essential part of all early years bookshelves as the government expects 80% of the judgements on progress towards the Ea...

What can schools and social care workers do to help children affected by domestic violence?Large numbers of children are affected by domestic violence. The problem crosses every social class and culture. It causes distress and anxiety in children and adversely affects their learning and play, as well as their behaviour, wellbeing and attendance.Education staff may know of a child or family in crisis, want to help, yet feel outside their comfort zone, grappling with a comple...

From the universally admired author of the bestselling classic Your Baby and Child: “a masterful work [that could] revolutionize the way America cares for its young children and bring about a radical improvement in the lives of children and their parents” (The Boston Globe).Who is caring for today’s children? How well are they succeeding? What does care cost, and who is paying for it? Leach answers these and other urgent questions with facts and f...