In the UK, new social workers will be asked to complete, contribute to, and present assessment during practice learning toward their degree, and after. This book will help social workers ensure that they understand the features of a good assessment, how they are conducted, and some of the difficulties that might arise during the process. The first edition of this book quickly established itself as one of the key texts for students studying towards the social work degree. This new edition has been updated and expanded to reflect the most up-to-date thinking on UK assessment practice.