An interesting read about contemporary fatherhood courtesy of: Families, Relationships and Societies and published by Policy Press. Download: "The price of love: The prioritisation of childcare and income earning among UK fathers" Abstract Shifting perspectives on how fathers ‘should’ practice childcare responsibilities, combined with changing household income patterns, indicate that balancing childcare and breadwinning is complicated for contemporary … Continue reading Contemporary fatherhood
Multi-agency guidelines on FGM for those with statutory duties to safeguard children and vulnerable adults. This multi-agency guidance on female genital mutilation (FGM) should be read and followed by all IROs in England and Wales who are under statutory duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. It replaces female genital … Continue reading Multi-agency guidelines on #FGM
Celebration of creativity and talent A writing competition has helped showcase the creative talents of care experienced children and young people. Help us to celebrate these wonderful examples of the voices of looked after children and care leavers. The competition was run by Coram Voice and the winners were announced at an event held by Coram. … Continue reading Touching insights into the emotional lives of children in #Care
Practice Manager - Independent Reviewing Officer Service Ref: 50140205 Employer: Salford City Council Location: Sutherland House, 303 Chorley Road, Swinton, Salford Salary: £40,217 - £42,053 per annum Salary Grade: 5A scp 46-48 Working Pattern: Full Time Working Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Closing date: 24/04/2016 23:59 Job Type: Project Management, Management/Senior Management, … Continue reading Featured Job: Salford Independent Reviewing Officer Service
Alison O'Sullivan published her last ADCS blog today and took the opportunity to acknowledge 'unfinished business'. Her championing of the needs of care leavers, in particular, will be sorely missed. Thanks and very best wishes to Alison. Read more here: 'My Last ADCS Blog'
Recruiter Name: NASEEMA AHMAD - CONFERENCE AND REVIEW TEAM MANAGER Council Name & Address: London Borough of Barnet - Building 2 - North London Business Park, Oakleigh Road South, London N11 1NP Role being advertised: CONFERENCE AND REVIEW OFFICER Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full-time Location: BARNET Closing date: Ongoing Website for more details: Barnet Conference & Review Officer Vacancies … Continue reading Latest IRO Job Vacancies – Barnet
Two local authorities have become the first to be awarded “outstanding” judgments under Ofsted’s inspection framework for children’s services. Out of the three authorities that make up the “tri-borough” (Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, and Westminster councils), both Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster were rated outstanding, while Hammersmith and Fulham was rated “good”. … Continue reading 1st Ofsted ‘outstanding’ ratings for children’s services
'Government plans to remove local authority influence over schools risks damaging child safeguarding, the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) has warned. The government’s white paper also proposes widening the role of virtual school heads to include adopted children in response to figures showing that adopted children underperform in education relative to their peers'. … Continue reading Push for academy schools raises ‘grave concerns’ about impact on safeguarding
A new strategy to transform the life chances of children in care waiting to be adopted has been unveiled by Education Secretary Nicky Morgan: New #adoption strategy unveiled - 'A watershed moment' https://t.co/CZkDJcWAhT @NickyMorgan01 pic.twitter.com/J0SXyfXbD2 — DfE (@educationgovuk) March 27, 2016 Andrew Christie has been appointed to drive forward the strategy: Andrew Christie has been … Continue reading New blueprint for adoption
Interesting findings from research sourced via the British Psychological Society Research Digest: 'We hear a lot about the unwelcome side-effects of psychiatric drugs, but not so much about the fact that therapy can also leave people feeling worse than they did already. Data is thin on the ground, but best estimates suggest that between 5 to … Continue reading How often does psychotherapy make people feel worse?
