Implementing Multi‐Disciplinary Teamwork in the New Child Welfare Policy Environment

This paper draws on a review of research by one of the authors (Frost, 2005) and an ERSC‐funded research project (Frost et al, 2005). The findings from this work are applied to the issues arising from the implementation of Every Child Matters (2003) and the Children Act, 2004. It is argued that implementing the Children Act in order to enable integrated working is a complex process demanding effective leadership and management. A variety of practical ideas to help with implementation are given.