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 workĀ
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The heartbreaking story of #EllieButler
@Familoo@louisetickle You've been quoted in my #Storify story "The heartbreaking story of #EllieButler" https://t.co/4QRWu9O0QX ā Sharon Martin (@SharonLMartin1) 25 June 2016 @sharonlmartin1 @louisetickle this is really useful - thanks Sharon. ā Lucy Reed (@Familoo) 25 June 2016 Ben Butler and his partner Jennie Gray have been jailed - Butler for the brutal murder of his … Continue reading The heartbreaking story of #EllieButler
Council cut motherās support months before seeking care order
Judge finds Cambridgeshire councilās withdrawal of support played ālarge partā in events that led to it arguing her child should be taken into care. 'Cambridgeshire had concerns following the end of support over the motherās apparent failure to disclose a friendship ā and potential sexual relationship (which the mother denied) ā with a man who … Continue reading Council cut motherās support months before seeking care order
Inordinate delay in issuing proceedings (Ā£45KĀ damages) ā suesspiciousminds
Thank youĀ @suesspiciousmin for sharing. This is a must read for all Independent Reviewing Officers. This is a Circuit Judge decision made in my local Court (it is not a case that I or any of my colleagues are involved in, so I can write about it) so I will try to avoid much comment … Continue reading Inordinate delay in issuing proceedings (Ā£45KĀ damages) ā suesspiciousminds
Trying to get child back after adoption orderĀ made ā suesspiciousminds
This case made quite a lot of news last year ā 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 placedĀ [ā¦] … Continue reading Trying to get child back after adoption orderĀ made ā suesspiciousminds
Why do care leavers underachieve in education?
I deliberately havenāt used the image of a university in this blog because I believe that educational achievement is highly individual which is why I donāt use the word success.Ā I also believe thatĀ care leavers/care experienced adultsĀ 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.Ā 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 escapeā¦
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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
GreatĀ article byĀ Community Care: Isabelle Trowler on practice, professionalism and private influence in social workĀ The Children and Social Work Bill allows government to āexemptā some childrenās services from certain statutory duties. Isabelle TrowlerĀ was recently interviewed by Community Care aboutĀ herĀ take on the reforms, her response to some of the concerns these have generatedĀ and theĀ opportunities available toĀ 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 ThisĀ aĀ good read:Ā Mitigating Harm: Considering Harm Reduction Principles in Work with Sexually Exploited Young People Hickle 2015 Children & Society Wiley Online Library Consideration is given toĀ how principles of harm reductionĀ andĀ 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
āSocial workers are in the spotlight: can we harness the attention for good?ā
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 āSocial workers are in the spotlight: can we harness the attention for good?ā
