Six key themes of family partnership working are explored:

- ethos, vision and policy

- leadership, management and co-ordination

- communication and information sharing

- partnership in practice

- early intervention

- effectiveness.

Guidance on auditing your own work and action planning is included, and the book provides a range of practical resources which are available to download from the SAGE website. This a vital handbook for those working with the Birth to 19 age range in Children's Centres, primary and secondary schools, special schools, academies, Pupil Referral Units and Further Education colleges.