FROM THE EDITOR

In This Issue
a summary of this month's magazine

Editorial: Momentum. The Most Positive Idea for Residential Care
We back the proposal for a centre for residential child care

Cuttings
A miscellany of news and comment on topical issues including the problems of teenagers in care, festivals, play, Barnardo's and learning disabilities

ARTICLES

Working Together - Christopher Durkin
A look at multi-disciplinary teams

Rethinking the Tasks and Systems of Residential Care -
Dr Keith J White
The five fundamental gifts

Guiding Challenges Disability
Emphasising abilities in ensuring inclusion for people with disabilities

Social Workers in an Educational Setting - Di Gower
An insight into the work of a Child and Family Therapist

NCMA'S Membership Package for Nannies - Kim Evans
Opening a new door to opportunities

Building a Network
A report on a recent NCB Day Conference for residential child care workers

Chin Up
Another poem from the FCA book "Rattle Your Cool"

REGULAR COLUMNS

In Residence -"Half Term in North Wales"- Dr Keith White
Healing through holidays

The All Parliamentary Group for Children - Alison Linsey

In Care : Jon-Jon - Part 1
Introducing Mickey and Jon-Jon

Care to Remember? - Seeking Child Care Skills - Gus Greene
Gus gets his qualification

Hesley Column - News from the Village- Lesley Durston
A chance to learn social skills in safety