Author: National IRO Managers Partnership (NIROMP)

Source Social Work Today 25 February 2023 New analysis of court applications that seek to deprive children of their liberty in England and Wales has exposed the extreme vulnerability of the children involved. The research was carried out by Nuffield Family Justice Observatory (Nuffield FJO) and involved studying applications made to the family division of … Continue reading Study exposes “extreme vulnerability” of children subject to Deprivation of Liberty applications

Source Public Accounts Committee 22 February 2023 The Public Accounts Committee has cited a failure of ownership and ‘reluctant’ leadership by Government, safeguarding systems not working in some areas with tragic consequences and an increase in overrepresentation of ethnic minorities in the youth justice system. “The Department for Education tells us that it holds the … Continue reading Increase in overrepresentation of ethnic minorities in youth justice system

Source Public Accounts Committee Published 22nd February 2023 The estimated lifetime cost of adverse outcomes for all children who have ever needed a social worker is £23 billion every year. In a report today the Public Accounts Committee says the social and personal costs of harm and adverse outcomes to vulnerable adolescents who are being … Continue reading Unacceptable, unnecessary harm to vulnerable adolescents being failed by maze of services

Source Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse Published 22nd February 2023 NIROMP are very pleased to let you know that today the Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse have published updated Key messages from research on children and young people who display harmful sexual behaviour. The findings from this important research is now live … Continue reading Key messages from research on children and young people who display harmful sexual behaviour

Source Equality and Human Rights Commission First published: 24 Jan 2023 This report looks at the state of children’s rights in Great Britain and makes recommendations for change. The report sets out some of the areas identified as priorities for the UNCRC to review: violence against children (including harmful practices and online safety) health and … Continue reading Children’s rights in Great Britain: submission to the UN (2023)

Source The Black Care Experience February 2023 The Black Care Experience Conference saw the launch of the Black Care Experience Charter, a declaration of support and commitment from all the workforces involved in children's social care statutory and voluntary services. The charter aims to improve the care, outcomes and life chances of Black children and … Continue reading The Black Care Experience Charter

Source Department of Health and Social Care February 2023 The Department of Health and Social Care has published a report on its progress in implementing 'The Best Start for Life' - the vision for children's first few years espoused by Andrea Leadsom's Early Years Healthy Development Review. Reported progress includes: announcing around £300 million to fund … Continue reading Trailblazers for the Family Hubs and Start for Life programme

Source NSPCC Publication date February 2023 In February 2023, the Department for Education (DfE) set out its plans to reform children’s social care in England.  The NSPCC briefing summarises the proposals included in three documents published by the DfE: Stable homes, built on love: implementation strategy, which sets out the government’s long-term plan to transform … Continue reading Government plans to reform children’s social care in England: CASPAR briefing

Source MCR Pathways Published February 2023 NIROMP are proud to promote the MCR's award winning Young Talent mentoring programme. In 2023 the MCR Pathway are looking for help to provide more young people with a mentor who’s there just for them. Being a mentor isn’t easy, it takes time and persistence, but it’s worth it. … Continue reading MCR Pathways Brings Mentoring to England