Managing children’s homes : introduction and background -- Who lives and works in children’s homes? -- Creating, maintaining, and influencing a staff team -- Shaping and maintaining the role of manager within the context of the wider organisation -- Shaping and maintaining work in relation to the needs of young people -- What does leadership look like in children’s homes? -- What resources are used, how much do these cost, and how are costs linked to outcomes? -- What makes a difference to outcomes for young people? -- What influences the way children’s homes are managed? -- Conclusions and implications -- Appendix: Some sample models.
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