Safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children is a statutory duty for all nurses and midwives. This book has been prepared to help equip student nurses and midwives with the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to be able to develop effective strategies for working with families to support and protect children. The book covers the full spectrum of safeguarding work including: - A clear explanation of the policy and key theories informing safeguarding work - Consideration of the common challenges practitioners are likely to face, such as vulnerability in pregnancy, domestic violence and parenting capacity - Instructive, skills based chapters to enhance your practice covering areas including the assessment, how to communicate effectively and how to deliver family-centred practice The book also considers multi-agency working and includes important coverage on professional issues like boundaries, confidentiality, referral and accountability. Written with clarity and accuracy, the authors have produced an important resource suitable for any nurse or midwife preparing to work with children and families.