White, Carr and Lowe: The Children Act in Practice

1. Introduction;
2. General principles;
3. Parental responsibility and guardianship;
4. Work in the courts;
5. Private law orders;
6. Local authority support for children and families;
7. Assessment, investigation and emergency protection;
8. The care system;
9. Secure accommodation;
10. Child representation and welfare reporting;
11. Evidence;
12. Wardship and the High Court's inherent jurisdiction;
13. Challenging decisions;
14. Conclusions;
Appendices