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.