The County Councils Network (CNN) has published the findings of a budget survey of county and unitary councils in England, which reveals that budget overspends of over £600m are forecast for this year, an average of £16m per council. Children's services make up almost half (45%) of the projected overspends due to "a sharp increase … Continue reading Councils report budget overspends due to increased cost of delivering children’s services: CNN budget survey – England
Author: National IRO Managers Partnership (NIROMP)
We are a national leadership group for Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs) and IRO Managers. We are made up of an elected Chair and elected Regional Leads who represent their region at a national level (two from each of the nine government regions within England).
NIROMP Community of Practice: Making it Happen – new dates added for 2024!
Source NIROMP 23 November 2023 Venue: Sessions are held via M-Teams Following consultation with NIROMP's regional networks, we are proud to announce new dates for 2024. The feedback on these sessions has been overwhelmingly positive. IROs and their managers welcome the regularity of these sessions, timing and duration of sessions. Further details regards focus of … Continue reading NIROMP Community of Practice: Making it Happen – new dates added for 2024!
Children’s Independent Reviewing Officer
Role: Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) Division: Supporting Families Service: Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Salary: Grade L- £52,806-£ 55,845per annum plus retention allowance of £ 3927 Contract: Permanent Location: Town Hall More information: Jobsgopublic About Us Tower Hamlets is a progressive, ambitious and diverse place to work. We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are … Continue reading Children’s Independent Reviewing Officer
Consultation opened: Working Together to Safeguard Children
Source Department for Education Published 21 June 2023 The DfE are seeking views on planned revisions to the Working Together to Safeguard Children statutory guidance. This consultation closes at 11:59pm on 6 September 2023 Overview Working Together to Safeguard Children is the multi-agency statutory guidance that sets out expectations for the system that provides help, … Continue reading Consultation opened: Working Together to Safeguard Children
COUNCILS RESPONSIBLE FOR UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN IN HOME OFFICE HOTELS, JUDGE RULES
Source: Children & Young People Now Monday, June 12, 2023 The legal dispute was launched after 66 children were reported missing from a Home Office hotel in Brighton and Hove. Carolyne Willow, director of Article 39, said: “This judgment has brought vital clarity to a wholly unacceptable situation where extremely vulnerable children have been treated … Continue reading COUNCILS RESPONSIBLE FOR UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN IN HOME OFFICE HOTELS, JUDGE RULES
Getting young voices heard nationally
NIROMP are proud supporters of Coram Voice and yesterday they announced the fantastic news about the latest opportunities for care experienced children and young people to have their voices heard nationally. This important work will help to make sure that children's voices inform the Government's new plans for Children's Social Care. Get involved! Coram Voice … Continue reading Getting young voices heard nationally
NIROMP Anti-Racism and Activism
Last updated: 13 May 2023 NIROMP actions, learning and support resources can be accessed: HERE This work never ends. Our learning resources form part of our continuing call for more action. Scroll down to access a range of learning resources. If we are truly committed to promoting social justice, in society and in relation to … Continue reading NIROMP Anti-Racism and Activism
NIROMP response to ‘Stable Homes, Built on Love’ consultation
Submitted 11th May 2023. Published by NIROMP 13th May 2023 "Funding settlements need to address the existing regional inequalities our members see. We are concerned that much of the additional funding committed in the strategy will go to pathfinder and pilot areas. There needs to be an equitable funding settlement for all, to address the significant … Continue reading NIROMP response to ‘Stable Homes, Built on Love’ consultation
Social work leaders must take action to embed anti-racist practice
Source Community Care by Kirsty Ayakwah on May 9, 2023 "This action is about changing the culture of an organisation and for this to happen, you need to have the full buy-in from directors. They need to show an active interest and meet with the anti-racist lead or whoever is developing the organisation’s strategy.” - Millie Kerr, who … Continue reading Social work leaders must take action to embed anti-racist practice
Aisha Cleary: Inquest to look into circumstances of how a 18 year old care leaver gave birth alone in prison cell at HMP Bronzefield
Source: Inquest.org.uk 2nd May 2023 Deborah Coles, Director at INQUEST, said: "A teenager giving birth alone in a prison cell, her calls for help ignored, is deeply shocking. This inquest must examine how she and her baby were so badly failed by multiple state agencies with responsibility for their welfare, health and safety." Read full piece at … Continue reading Aisha Cleary: Inquest to look into circumstances of how a 18 year old care leaver gave birth alone in prison cell at HMP Bronzefield
