This book considers factors that impact on children and young people and the strategies that are in place to meet their needs. This book used the themes of government policies such as Every Child Matters, Safeguarding Children, and Our Health Our Care Our Say. This book is a resource for those studying and working at degree level and is a reference for those on NVQ and foundation degree programmes and a starting point for others studying at postgraduate level. It is also a useful resource for those working with school aged children.