‘Outcomes, outcomes, outcomes’: how Dorset is reinvigorating social work A feature sponsored by Dorset County Council. Originally posted July 26, 2016 in Community Care. 'Obsessing To demonstrate making a difference we have learnt from Leeds City Council and implemented an ‘obsessions tracker’ with a supporting ‘report card’ or scorecard that has 10 of the most … Continue reading ‘Outcomes, outcomes, outcomes’ + Youtube ‘A Restorative Approach’
Places for 20,000 Syrian refugees found among local authorities “Like so many in Britain, Refugee Action welcomes the arrival of over 2,800 resettled Syrian refugees over the past 12 months. But the UK must go further and faster. The devastating war in Syria continues. The government should go beyond the commitment to resettle 20,000 … Continue reading Refugee Crisis
Implacably Hostile or Appropriately Protective?: Women Managing Child Contact in the Context of Domestic Violence About the author: Dr Christine Harrison Abstract The United Kingdom has seen conflicting developments in safeguarding women's and children's safety when there has been domestic violence. Although criminal justice responses have improved, child contact arrangements following parental separation remain dominated by … Continue reading Child contact and domestic violence articles
This post covers: Recovery from childhood trauma is a lifetime journey by Jenny Molloy Creating trauma-informed and culturally sensitive services for young people by YoungMinds Early childhood trauma and therapeutic parenting by Research in Practice Hope you find it helpful. Feedback very welcome - leave a comment! Recovery from childhood trauma is a lifetime journey … Continue reading Trauma-informed practice
The Supreme Court has refused permission to appeal judgments of the Court of Appeal in two cases concerning the participation of children in proceedings: Re S (Children) 2016 EWCA Civ 83 Re F (Children) [2016] EWCA Civ 546. A summary is available via Family Law week: here Overview of the key issues - achieving a fair … Continue reading Supreme Court refuses permission to appeal decisions concerning children’s participation in proceedings
Connect Centre seminar: From Genograms to Peer-Group Mapping... By: UCLan, School of Social Work, Care and Community When: Wednesday, 2 November 2016 from 16:00 to 17:30 (GMT) - Add to Calendar Where: Brook Building room 213 - Adelphi / Victoria Streets University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 7QR - View Map About 'From Genograms to Peer-Group Mapping: … Continue reading FREE Event: From Genograms to Peer-Group Mapping …
None of this is intended to be a substitute for getting legal advice from your own lawyer. Helpful guidance for social workers via @suesspiciousmin : Law for social workers (Part 1) - legal principles Law for social workers (part 2) - key tests and principles from the Acts and case law Law for social workers (part … Continue reading Law for social workers
Thought provoking post By Kathy Evans, chief executive, Children England. Do read and leave a comment. First published in CYP Now on 30th August 'The Children and Social Work Bill is becoming the focal point for important sector debates about whether statutory duties are an impediment to innovation in children’s services. So it feels timely to … Continue reading The rule of law is no rule at all if it changes on demand via @Kathy_CEO_CE
14th View from the President’s Chambers: Care cases: Settlement conferences and the ‘tandem’ model By Sir James Munby, President of the Family Division. Originally published via Family Law on 16th August 2016 via Family Law. This article concentrates on two important initiatives: Settlement Conferences The 'tandem' model Proposal is to deal with other ways to improve how public … Continue reading #Care cases: Settlement conferences and the ‘tandem’ model
Promoting children in care’s emotional wellbeing and recovery from trauma - our latest paper. https://t.co/6kPx6WpY5n — AfC Policy (@AfC_Policy) 12 August 2016 Promoting children in care’s emotional wellbeing and recovery from trauma through a child-centred outcomes framework by Action for Children. The Alliance for Children in Care and Care Leavers held an expert roundtable to … Continue reading Promoting the Emotional Wellbeing of Children in Care
