Originally posted on July 29, 2016 by suesspiciousminds. 'This was a Court of Appeal case decided today. It has taken a LOT of chewing over to make sense of it. Iām still not quite sure that I get it. Re W (A child) 2016 http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2016/793.html The facts A, a young girl, was born on 1st … Continue reading Re W ā no presumption for a child to be brought up by a member of the natural family via @suesspiciousmin
Read our guidance on settlement conferences in public law proceedings. We have concerns. #familylawhttps://t.co/hc1za6mobc ā ALC (@Tweets_ALC) 3 July 2016 The Association of Lawyers for Children (ALC) has published guidance on the pilot of settlement conferences in public law cases: 'Based on the very limited information available, we currently have serious concerns about the proposals … Continue reading ALC publishes concerns on settlement conferences pilot
Recruiter Name: Diane Murphy Council Name & Address: Buckinghamshire County Council, Walton Street, Aylesbury, Bucks HP20 1XA Role being advertised: Independent Reviewing Officer Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full-time Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Closing date: 14 August 2016 Website or email address for more details: here Any additional info: If any applicants would like to discuss the … Continue reading
The young people behind the aspire to more project were asked to share their feedback about the project. Their comments will help evaluate the impact of the project in a short film which will be premiered at their launch event in September. We put this series of posters together featuring highlights from their feedback. IfĀ [ā¦] … Continue reading Aspire to More #Care #spreadtheword
Another helpful pieceĀ courtesy of suesspiciousminds (thank you). Settlement Conferences are a new idea in English (and Welsh) family law, though they have been used in other jurisidictions, including Northern Ireland. The thinking is rather like the Financial Dispute Resolution in ancillary relief ā you get all of the evidence together, the parties go in … Continue reading Settlement Conferences ā suesspiciousminds
TheĀ Education Committee has stated in its reportĀ published on 13th July 2016 thatĀ '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 Governmentās 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
Job Details:Ā 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 - Ā£44,055 - Ā£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
IROs recognise that the best social workers and carers change childrenās lives immeasurably for the better. We are determined to continueĀ challengingĀ standards so that all vulnerable children get the best quality care and support possible. Thatās why the Children and Social Work Bill is so important. The Children and Social Work BillĀ sets out a raft ofĀ provisions … Continue reading A vision for Children’s Social Care and Social Work #CSWB
The government isĀ launching a training programme for social workers designed to āsharpenā their skills around making permanency decisions, it will be optional and based on a new draftĀ knowledge and skills statement on achieving permanence. The government has re-stated its commitment toĀ provide social workers with more opportunities for professional development. Download the government report here: Putting … Continue reading Government scheme to āsharpenā social work skills on permanency
Chief social worker for children, Isabelle Trowler, says Children and Social Work Bill offers ābest chanceā to rebuild public confidence in profession. āI 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 ācontroversial but essentialā #CSWB
