New in the Library

NewĀ articles have been added to ourĀ Library. Check out the following sections and thank you so much to all the Authors for sharing their publications. Care We are grateful toĀ Jameel HadiĀ Lecturer in Social Work, University of Salford for this article.Ā Jameel is a member of The National Association of Youth Justice and The Howard League. In February … Continue reading New in the Library

Library updates #domesticviolence

NewĀ articles have been added to theĀ 'Child Protection and Safeguarding' section of our library. Link to library page: here About our Library All information contained in the libraryĀ has been prepared with all due care and every effort is made to provide updated information regularly. However the partnership does not warrant or represent that the information is … Continue reading Library updates #domesticviolence

“I cannot even begin to describe how misleading, and therefore how irresponsible, this headline is” #familylaw

I cannot even begin to describe how misleading, and therefore how irresponsible, this headline is #familylaw https://t.co/jPELqP5yrS — Alison Burge (@AlisonJBurge) January 19, 2016 The headline 'Four-year-old boy will be taken away from parents with learning difficulties because social workers say he’s ā€˜not getting the cuddles he needs’ Ruling by Sir James Munby, President of … Continue reading “I cannot even begin to describe how misleading, and therefore how irresponsible, this headline is” #familylaw

Children’s social work reform

The governmentĀ has set out its strategy for social work reform.Ā Read more here: Children’s social care reform: a vision for change:Ā Department for Education -Ā Policy Paper Children's social work reform inquiry launched: Commons Select Committee Nicky Morgan unveils plans to transform children's social work: Press release Some wider comments and discussion ADCS Response to Government Announcements: Statement … Continue reading Children’s social work reform

Restorative practice in Leeds – The IRO service and the improvement journey

Read the full story: Leeds Restorative Practice

Acts of love – Social Workers are my Hero’s.

Had to share this nourishing readĀ about social work by published Author JennyĀ Molloy. Do share it and take a look at her books below: About published Author Jenny Molloy - recommended good reads Jenny is well known and highly regarded as a passionate, care experienced and published Author of Neglected, Hackney Child and Tainted Love. Her … Continue reading Acts of love – Social Workers are my Hero’s.

Law will be changed to increase adoptions, government announces

Education secretary Nicky Morgan has today unveiled new measures to prioritise permanence and therapeutic care in placement decisions for vulnerable children. ā€œEvery single day a child spends waiting in care is a further delay to a life full of love and stability – and this simply isn’t good enough. We have a responsibility to transform … Continue reading Law will be changed to increase adoptions, government announces

Package of online safety measures announced

Keeping children safe in educationĀ is statutory guidance that all schools and colleges must have regard to when carrying out their duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.Ā In December the government announced that all schools will be required to put in place strengthened measures to protect children from harm online - including cyber bullying, … Continue reading Package of online safety measures announced

Keeping children safe in education

Views are being sought on proposed revisions to existing statutory guidance for schools on keeping children safe.Ā TheseĀ include: Increasing the focus on the importance of a child centred and coordinated approach to safeguarding; Emphasising further the role that individual staff play in safeguarding and the fact it is everyone’s responsibility; Highlighting the importance of early help … Continue reading Keeping children safe in education

National investigation into child suicide launched

#Suicideprevention begins early: 1st report from @NCISH_UK national study of suicide in young people out in May 2016 https://t.co/zn3m5EczEp — NCISH (@NCISH_UK) January 5, 2016 Ā The UK’s first national investigation into suicide in children and young people is being set up by The University of Manchester to examine causes and recommend prevention strategies. "Suicide is … Continue reading National investigation into child suicide launched