"This book is part of the Transforming Social Work Practice series written specifically to support students on social work degree courses. The social work environment in the UK is undergoing a profound change. The social care workforce is becoming more skilled and indications are that the UK is beginning to learn from other traditions in European social work, particularly around pedagogy, social pedagogy and social education. This book provides an accurate overview of the current state of social work in the UK, looking at the most current developments and drawing on national policy developments"--Page 4 of cover.