One in four children experiences the separation/divorce of their parents by the time they reach 16 years. This book can provide schools, parents and professionals working with parents and children with an understanding of the needs of children and how it is possible to work with them and their families to face the challenging times in their lives.

Part 1 Conceptual framework and generic theory Part 2 The separation and divorce process Part 3 The relationships between family and school according to the stages in the family life cycle Part 4 Age and stage reactions to separation and divorce Part 5 Repartnering Part 6 What we have learned from parents, children, teachers, counsellors and others Part 7 What schools can do: a whole school approach Part 8 Keeping an open mind in practice