Topic:Ā Child Sexual Abuse in the Family Environment ā Findings, Recommendations, and Implications for Practice Date & Time:Ā Thursday, 11th December 2025, 12:00 ā 1:30 pm Guest Speaker:Ā Anna Glinski, Deputy Director for Knowledge and Practice Improvement at the CSA Centre This session will explore key findings from the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panelās report āI wanted them all … Continue reading NIROMP Community of Practice ā Thursday, 11th December 2025
By Sharon Martin, Chair - NIROMP on 18 October 2026. The recent research from the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory on Deprivation of Liberty Orders (DoLs) for children offers a sobering insight into the ethical and systemic challenges we face in caring, protecting and safeguarding. Itās a timely reminder of the complexity of decisions we make … Continue reading When Systems Strain: Ethical Reflections on Deprivation of Liberty Orders
šļø Reminder: NIROMP Community of Practice ā Thursday, 11th December Time: 12:00 ā 1:30 pmTopic: Child Sexual Abuse in the Family Environment ā Findings, Recommendations, and Implications for PracticeGuest Speaker: Anna Glinski, Deputy Director for Knowledge and Practice Improvement at the CSA Centre This session will explore key findings from the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panelās reportĀ āI wanted … Continue reading NIROMP Community of Practice ā Thursday, 11th December
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 AccountabilityThe protocol introduces a professionally chaired meeting to ensure all key professionals contribute their independent, child-focused perspectives. Learning from Safeguarding ReviewsThe 2021 review highlighted the … Continue reading Recognising Difference to Strengthen Practice ā A System-Wide Call to Centre the Child
š¢Ā Upcoming NIROMP Community of Practice SessionšļøĀ Wednesday, 11th DecemberšĀ 12:00 ā 1:30 pmšĀ Online via Microsoft Teamsš Register now Join us for a powerful session exploring: Child Sexual Abuse in the Family Environmentā”ļø Findings from the CSA Centreās researchā”ļø Key recommendations from the report āI wanted them all to noticeāā”ļø Implications for Independent Reviewing Officers & Child Protection Chairsšļø … Continue reading Register for NIROMP Community of Practice Session
Sharon Martin NIROMP Chair said: "Our members are extremely concerned about the Ministry of Justice decision for the use of PAVA spray in young offender" institutions. While we understand the need to protect the safety and welfare of staff, we see no evidence to support the reactive use of PAVA in young offender institutions. It … Continue reading NIROMP comment on the use of PAVA spray in young offender institutions
In April 2025, NIROMP hosted a community of practice session āSupporting Care Experienced Studentsā. In collaboration with Nicola Turner, UCAS (University and Colleges Admissions Service).Ā Unfortunately we do not have a video recording of this session owing to some technical issues, but please see below the Power Point slides and related information shared at the … Continue reading Supporting Care Experienced Students
Our next community is happening online on 22nd May, 12 - 1.30pm. Ā We are delighted to have guest speakers Colin Michel (facilitator, consultant and researcher) and Luke Billingham (youth worker and researcher). This interactive session will explore the challenges of applying relational practice in different contexts, including within our work with children in care, and … Continue reading ‘Creating conducive conditions for relational practice to flourish in our adolescent safeguarding systems’.
Job details Job reference: Independent Reviewing Officer LBHF620361 Salary range:Ā Ā£59,772 - Ā£62,922 per annumWork location:Ā 145 King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9XYHours per week:Ā 36.00Contract type:Ā Temporary up to 12 monthsVetting requirements:Ā Enhanced DBS CheckāÆĀ Closing date:Ā 6 April 2025Interview date:Ā 24 April 2025Contact details for Informal discussion:Ā Tricia Hunt, Safeguarding review & quality assurance manager,Ā Tricia.Hunte@lbhf.gov.uk More Information and how to apply Hammersmith … Continue reading IRO job opening with Hammersmith & Fulham Council
Ramadan expected to begin today, Friday 28 February As we work together in a diverse and inclusive environment, it's important to appreciate and understand the cultural and religious practices that shape the lives of our colleagues as well as the children, young people, and communities served. One such significant observance is Ramadan, a month-long period … Continue reading Ramadan Mubarak – all good wishes for a happy Ramadan
