Abstract
When children are first looked after, a significant challenge for those who support them is helping the children understand the reasons why they are in care. The Narrative Model is a model for supporting social workers to structure conversations with children about their entry to care and other complex issues. This article summarises the Narrative Model and shows how it supports placement stability for children. It clarifies how it differs from life story work and how it includes birth parents in the process. It then describes how the child’s response to the experience of having a narrative shared with them can aid social workers when making decisions about what the child may need next.