Targeted resources to help tackle bullying

All Together: whole school anti-bullying programme NIROMP would like to see all Schools signed up ABA's All Together programme. A whole-school anti-bullying programme, it is offered free to schools across England. It is mainly based online and involves: access to the All Together Online Hub, an online platform through which schools are able to audit … Continue reading Targeted resources to help tackle bullying

Coram Voice ‘Our Lives Beyond Care’ @CoramVoice

In March 2019, Coram Voice publishedĀ  the findings of its first 'Our Lives Beyond Care' study as part of its BrightSpots programme with local authorities, uncovering how young people with care experience aged 16-25 feel about their lives. Brigid Robinson, Managing Director of Coram Voice: Our Lives Beyond Care gives us much-needed insight into how … Continue reading Coram Voice ‘Our Lives Beyond Care’ @CoramVoice

Future of Adoption Publication Series | Rudd Adoption Research Program UMassAmherst

Source: The Rudd Centre, Adoption Research Program Future of Adoption Publication Series – essential reading for IROs Adoption practice, especially with regard to separating birth and adoptive families, has changed dramatically in the past several decades and the latest publication in this Future of Adoption Publication Series addresses the issue of contact. Two papers address … Continue reading Future of Adoption Publication Series | Rudd Adoption Research Program UMassAmherst

Spread the word: Foster Care Fortnight 2019, 13-26 May #changeafuture #FCF19

NIROMP are keen that we join together in celebration of Foster Care Fortnight 2019 – a chance to recognise the brilliant work so many foster carers do. One of the aims of Foster Care Fortnight 2019 (#FCF19) is to raise the profile of fostering and the difference foster carers can have on a child’s life. … Continue reading Spread the word: Foster Care Fortnight 2019, 13-26 May #changeafuture #FCF19

Empowering BME social workers to climb up the ladder @BASW_UK @ProsperaTedam

ZUKSWA - I Can Conference Empowering BME social workers to climb up the ladder. For IROs, social workers, student social workers and those who would like to be social workers. Registration fee includes conference fee and lunch. Conference - 10am -1pm Workshop - 2pm-4pm BASW members receive 10% off ticket price. For further information and … Continue reading Empowering BME social workers to climb up the ladder @BASW_UK @ProsperaTedam

Free Learning Resources thanks to @researchIP

Learning resources to support positive mental health outcomes for children, young people and families Research in Practice has brought together a range of multimedia learning resources to support professionals, including publications, podcasts, webinars and more. learning resources to support positive mental health outcomes for children, young people and families. For further information visit: Research in … Continue reading Free Learning Resources thanks to @researchIP

Research in Practice to deliver Tackling Child Exploitation Support Programme

A consortium, led byĀ Research in Practice, together withĀ The Children’s SocietyĀ andĀ University of Bedfordshire, has been appointed to develop and deliver a new programme to tackle child exploitation. TheĀ Tackling Child Exploitation (TCE) Support ProgrammeĀ is a significant investment by the Department for EducationĀ and aims to support local areas to develop an effective strategic response to child exploitation and … Continue reading Research in Practice to deliver Tackling Child Exploitation Support Programme

MIRRA one day symposium – book now

This one day symposium should be of interest to all IROs. Recommended by NIROMP: MIRRA: MEMORY – IDENTITY – RIGHTS IN RECORDS – ACCESS Date:Ā Thursday 18thĀ July, 9.15am-5.15pm, Location:Ā UCL Bloomsbury Campus, London Cost:Ā free This one-day symposium will explore information rights and responsibilities in child social care records. It is an opportunity to share and debate the … Continue reading MIRRA one day symposium – book now

Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) vacancies – various locations

Independent Reviewing Officer vacancies in Brighton, Scarborough and Harrogate Location Brighton (one post): Employer: Brighton & Hove City Council Reference: orbis/TP/489/1577 Published: Fri 10/05/2019, 10:00 AM Closing on: Thu 30/05/2019, 23:55 PM Working Pattern: Flexible Hours, Part Time Vacancy Hours: 15 hours per week. Salary: Ā£48,433 - Ā£53,105 pro rata for part-time hours DBS Check: … Continue reading Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) vacancies – various locations

FREE online course #FLChildrenMovingAlone

Unaccompanied and separated refugee and migrant children and young people retain their universal rights and have the right to protection. This new, free, six week online course is available to anyone with a responsibility for responding to the care and protection needs of unaccompanied and separated children and young people. The course is informed by … Continue reading FREE online course #FLChildrenMovingAlone