āWe need more social workers. But we also need people like me to speak up for them too,ā Iris points out. Thank you so much to Iris for sharing this emotional, courageous explanation of why more people need to speak up for social workers. Thanks tooĀ Community Care for another great story. Powerful viewing. Do watch … Continue reading āA social worker saved my lifeā #standupforsocialwork
Thanks wearefamilyĀ for sharing this great piece: "You donāt love me anymore" Extract Social workers are just people doing a job and of course like all of us they are sometimes less than perfect; however they are dealing with peopleās lives so even simple mistakes can be emotionally wounding. We became very aware of this through … Continue reading “Even simple mistakes can be emotionally wounding …”
This is a good read and begs the question: are social services taking some children into care too rashly and without making enough effort to support families? And with what consequences? Recommended read good for critical reflection with colleagues - thinking about the rights of the child and his or her parents.
This is an interesting read: "Among A Race Of Others: An Overview Of Western Racial Classification AndĀ Colourism ā Media Diversified" Author: Anthony Anaxagorou via Media Diversified Extract: Recently, a friend asked what makes someone a āperson of colourā. For many White people and for many people of colour too, the term can seem strangely ambiguous. … Continue reading Among A Race Of Others: An Overview Of Western Racial Classification AndĀ Colourism ā Media Diversified
AnĀ interesting read about contemporary fatherhood courtesy of:Ā Families, Relationships and SocietiesĀ 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 āshouldā 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 inĀ 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 theĀ voices of looked after children and care leavers. Ā 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
Alison O'Sullivan published her last ADCS blog today andĀ 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'Ā
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: PermanentĀ Hours: Full-timeĀ Location: BARNETĀ Closing date: Ongoing Website for more details:Ā Barnet Conference & Review Officer Vacancies … Continue reading Latest IRO Job Vacancies – Barnet
'Government plans to remove local authority influence over schools risks damaging child safeguarding, the Association of Directors of Childrenās Services (ADCS) has warned. The governmentās 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 āgrave concernsā about impact on safeguarding
