NIROMP welcomes the recent guidance from Cafcass and ADCS, which marks a welcome response to how professional differences are understood and managed in care proceedings.
Key Themes:
- Transparency & Relational Accountability
The protocol introduces a professionally chaired meeting to ensure all key professionals contribute their independent, child-focused perspectives. - Learning from Safeguarding Reviews
The 2021 review highlighted the need for structured dialogue and clear documentation when professionals hold differing views. - Valuing Professional Difference
“This guidance signals a cultural shift… toward a system that values professional difference as a strength.” — Sharon Martin, NIROMP Chair - Restorative Opportunities for IROs
IROs and managers are encouraged to engage in multiagency dialogue, use restorative supervision, and champion shared learning. - Embedding Anti-Oppressive Practice
This call aligns with anti-oppressive principles, urging us to centre difference in our systems and relationships.
📎 Resources:
📄NIROMP Briefing – New Guidance on Managing Professional Difference. IROs and their managers are encouraged to read and share this briefing within their teams and partnerships
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