Putting children first: our vision for children's social care https://t.co/MxoWUaeCLfpic.twitter.com/0U3LkUMLLH — DfE (@educationgovuk) July 5, 2016 Putting children first: our vision for children’s social care Source: Department for Education First published: 4 July 2016 The paper 'Putting children first: our vision for children’s social care' sets out the government’s reform programme for children’s social care in England over … Continue reading Putting children first & keep on caring
Category: Good practice / Performance / Improvement
Trust is an essential element …
This post was originally published by ADCS on 12 August 2016. Follow on Twitter: @ADCStweets and download the blog at source for free here or via the link at the foot of this post. It's all about Trust So what do we mean by trust? asks ADCS Vice President, Alison Michalska: 'Ask someone to define ‘trust’ and you’ll get a … Continue reading Trust is an essential element …
Independent reviewing officer practice praised
This piece was first posted August 2016. Ofsted rates two councils ‘good’ - independent reviewing officer practice praised Single Inspection Framework (SIF) has identified strong independent reviewing officer and social work practice and areas for improvement in Greenwich and in Stockton-on-Tees. Visit our Ofsted page, dedicated to Single Inspection Framework (SIF) reports: here IRO practice in Greenwich and in Stockton-on-Tees:- … Continue reading Independent reviewing officer practice praised
Children’s social work under immense pressure Committee report finds
The Education Committee has stated in its report published on 13th July 2016 that 'Chidren and families social work is under severe stress and Government proposals for social work reform have significant weaknesses'. The report states: 7. 'We welcome the Government’s commitment to the important area of children and families social work, and its focus on strengthening social … Continue reading Children’s social work under immense pressure Committee report finds
Featured Job: Children’s Independent Reviewing Officer
Job Details: Children's Independent Reviewing Officer Vacancy Ref: No.CSD00146 Area: Various locations within Tower Hamlets Directorate: Childrens Services Directorate Division: Children's Social Care Section: Child Protection and Reviewing Team: CP Co-ordination Grade / Salary: PO6 - £44,055 - £46,824 Contract Type: Permanent Working Arrangement: Full time Vacancy Hours: 35 Salary: Pro-Rata Closing date for applications: 24 … Continue reading Featured Job: Children’s Independent Reviewing Officer
A vision for Children’s Social Care and Social Work #CSWB
IROs recognise that the best social workers and carers change children’s lives immeasurably for the better. We are determined to continue challenging standards so that all vulnerable children get the best quality care and support possible. That’s why the Children and Social Work Bill is so important. The Children and Social Work Bill sets out a raft of provisions … Continue reading A vision for Children’s Social Care and Social Work #CSWB
New regulator for social workers ‘controversial but essential’ #CSWB
Chief social worker for children, Isabelle Trowler, says Children and Social Work Bill offers “best chance” to rebuild public confidence in profession. “I do think there should be debate. But contrary to the media headlines this is not some kind of sinister political plot to overthrow public authorities or a ruse to wipe … Continue reading New regulator for social workers ‘controversial but essential’ #CSWB
My vision for child and family social work
By Isabelle Trowler, Chief Social Worker for England (Children & Families) Featured here courtesy of Scie. Social work reform has been an important topic in recent weeks following the introduction of the Children and Social Work Bill on 19 May. I recently spoke at a SCIE lunchtime seminar about my vision for child and family … Continue reading My vision for child and family social work
Kids in Care: Let’s Start a Revolution! By Laura Beverage
'Take a risk, do what’s right and think about love', says Laura Beverage [2] Laura Beverage has her ambitions set on revolutionising the care system. Laura is a Development Officer at Who Cares? Scotland helping young people in Scotland. Having grown up in care herself, Laura experienced a lot of moving around and having everything she did, … Continue reading Kids in Care: Let’s Start a Revolution! By Laura Beverage
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
