Refugees Welcome?Ā The Experience of New Refugees in the UK | APPG A new report by the All Party Parliamentary Group is calling for moreĀ tailored support from teachers and other school staff to meet the particular needs of child refugees: Many child refugees will have missed considerable parts of their formal education for a number of … Continue reading The experience of new refugees in the UK – Latest news
Government adviser Sir Martin Narey has been appointed to jointly lead a national stocktake of foster care provision.Ā He will lead the stocktake alongside Mark Owers, a children and families social worker who has held a number of senior positions including chief executive of the Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies. "The review will help us to … Continue reading Sir Martin Narey to lead fostering stocktake | Children & Young People Now
ADCS President, Alison Michalska, made her inaugural speech on 6 April 2017 at the BMA in LondonĀ and it definitely packs a punchĀ - aĀ brilliant openingĀ address. Please read in full and share: Alison Michalskaās Inaugural Presidential Speech 2017 Alison's first blog as President of the Association of Directors of Childrenās Services is equally good: A country that … Continue reading The new ADCS Presidential Team
ThisĀ latestĀ statistical bulletinĀ from government presents statistics on activity in the family courts of England and Wales and provides provisional figures for 2016 as well as the latest quarter (October to December 2016) with accompanying commentary and analysis. The statistics are used to monitor court workloads, to assist in the development of policy, and their subsequent monitoring … Continue reading Family court statistics quarterly: adoption figures down for 2nd year in a row
Initial analysis in a new report Stability IndexĀ worryingly suggests that: experiencing a change of placement or school is associated with a higher likelihood of experiencing a change in social worker. The correlation is not perfect - many children also experience no change in social worker despite changing care placement or school ā and other factors … Continue reading Behind the bravado is a frightened child – calling for greater stability for children in care
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On April 4th, the Lords debated the Children and Social Work BillĀ and passed amendments so that the Bill now includes: Provision for children in England to be placed in secure accommodation in Scotland, and children from Scotland to be placed in England Provision for relationships education in primary schools Provision for relationships and sex education … Continue reading Children and Social Work Bill
Please see below details of the Challenge Event taking place in London on 24th April 2017 as part of the Knowledge Inquiry into section 20 Children Act 1989 voluntary arrangements being led by Family Rights Group on behalf of the Your Family, Your Voice Alliance. The challenge event flier links to the event booking form. … Continue reading Call to Action – Knowledge Inquiry: Children who come into the care system under a voluntary arrangement
You will have experience of working at a management level in Childrenās Services and have a comprehensive overview of child protection and looked after children guidance and legislation. Working in partnership with others and effectively challenging performance will be key to this role. Council Name & Address: Slough Children's Services Trust Role being advertised: IRO … Continue reading Reviewing Service Manager – Slough Children’s Services Trust
Independent Reviewing Officer Job Number: B&H02433 Contract Type: Fixed TermĀ Working Pattern: Part Time Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Minimum Annual Salary:Ā Ā£ 46,091 (Pro rata) Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā … Continue reading Job Vacancy: Independent Reviewing Officer – Brighton & Hove City Council
