This case made quite a lot of news last year – parents of a boy born in 2012, who suffered significant fractures. Within care proceedings, there was a finding of fact that the parents had caused these injuries and in 2013, a Care Order and Placement Order was made. In 2014, the child was placed […] … Continue reading Trying to get child back after adoption order made — suesspiciousminds
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).
IRO failure to ensure satisfactory steps taken by the local authority
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE HOLMAN: 'This case raises issues both as to the end-of-life treatment of a very ill child, and as to alleged breaches of rights under the European Convention on Human Rights, in relation to which damages were claimed. These are both issues which ought to be heard, so far as possible, in … Continue reading IRO failure to ensure satisfactory steps taken by the local authority
Why do care leavers underachieve in education?
I deliberately haven’t used the image of a university in this blog because I believe that educational achievement is highly individual which is why I don’t use the word success. I also believe that care leavers/care experienced adults have a right to self determine their achievements rather than have goals/targets/outcomes imposed on them by others.
When I reviewed the literature on educational achievement for care leavers/care experienced adults I found that there were wide variations in the level of educational achievement for care experienced adults, but the majority achieved qualifications at the level of secondary and further education. Whilst some care experienced adults had achieved better results than the general population overall educational achievements were lower than average (Mc Kenzie, 2003; Duncalf, 2010; Beuhler et al., 2000; CLAN, 2011; Jackson & Martin, 1998).
Why is educational success seen as important?
Educational success was seen by researchers as a possible escape…
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Professor Donald Forrester’s interview with Isabelle Trowler
Worth setting half an hour aside to watch this interview. Professor Donald Forrester speaks to Isabelle Trowler (Chief Social Worker for Children and Families, England) about his research into what makes good social work practice, and how that can be used to improve outcomes for children and families. Also in the interview Donald discusses his … Continue reading Professor Donald Forrester’s interview with Isabelle Trowler
The Role of Independent Reviewing Officers in EHC assessments and plans | Council for Disabled Children
Following a discussion with Independent Reviewing Officers, social workers and other local authority staff, this briefing was developed to help IROs in carrying out their role in respect of disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs. It focuses, in particular, on education, health and care (EHC) needs assessments and plans made … Continue reading The Role of Independent Reviewing Officers in EHC assessments and plans | Council for Disabled Children
Isabelle Trowler on practice, professionalism and private influence in social work
Great article by Community Care: Isabelle Trowler on practice, professionalism and private influence in social work The Children and Social Work Bill allows government to ‘exempt’ some children’s services from certain statutory duties. Isabelle Trowler was recently interviewed by Community Care about her take on the reforms, her response to some of the concerns these have generated and the opportunities available to authorities … Continue reading Isabelle Trowler on practice, professionalism and private influence in social work
Work with Sexually Exploited Young People
Mitigating Harm: Work with Sexually Exploited Young People This a good read: Mitigating Harm: Considering Harm Reduction Principles in Work with Sexually Exploited Young People Hickle 2015 Children & Society Wiley Online Library Consideration is given to how principles of harm reduction and a public health approach to engage adults and young people in help-seeking behaviours, can be considered as part … Continue reading Work with Sexually Exploited Young People
‘Social workers are in the spotlight: can we harness the attention for good?’
Our profession, particularly child protection, is under intense scrutiny from media and government. How we respond will be crucial, writes Social Work Tutor. "We are entering what feels like a pivotal time for social work practice. We have a prime minister who is taking an active interest in our profession. Whether you agree with his … Continue reading ‘Social workers are in the spotlight: can we harness the attention for good?’
Children and Social Work Bill
The Children and Social Work Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 19 May and will have a second reading on 14th June 2016. This is an important Bill. Read and follow progress of the Bill: here You can download the Children and Social Work Bill: here The Queen's Speech briefing note, published … Continue reading Children and Social Work Bill
Isabelle Trowler & Edward Timpson questioned on Government’s social work reform
Our witnesses this morning are @IsabelleTrowler (9.30) and @edwardtimpson (10.30) on social work reform. Watch live: https://t.co/OGY3QjQKZe — Education Committee (@CommonsEd) May 4, 2016 Appearing before the education select committee yesterday, Isabelle Trowler explained why she is keen for lasting structural reform combined with professional development. Watch the session: here Isabelle told the committee: We are in … Continue reading Isabelle Trowler & Edward Timpson questioned on Government’s social work reform
