Chief social worker for children, Isabelle Trowler, says Children and Social Work Bill offers “best chance” to rebuild public confidence in profession. “I 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 ‘controversial but essential’ #CSWB
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 work
@Familoo@louisetickle You've been quoted in my #Storify story "The heartbreaking story of #EllieButler" https://t.co/4QRWu9O0QX — Sharon Martin (@SharonLMartin1) 25 June 2016 @sharonlmartin1 @louisetickle this is really useful - thanks Sharon. — 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
Fair warning to be prepared for a very uncomfortable read, a shocking approach to investigation by professionals. In AS, TH, BC, NC and SH (False Allegations of Abuse) [2016] EWHC 532 (Fam) Mr Justice MacDonald has reminded professionals of the guidance they ought to follow when involved in cases in which allegations of abuse are … Continue reading Parental Acrimony & False Allegations of Abuse #safeguarding
Judge finds Cambridgeshire council’s withdrawal of support played ‘large part’ in events that led to it arguing her child should be taken into care. 'Cambridgeshire had concerns following the end of support over the mother’s apparent failure to disclose a friendship – and potential sexual relationship (which the mother denied) – with a man who … Continue reading Council cut mother’s support months before seeking care order
Thank you @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 (£45K damages) — suesspiciousminds
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE HOLMAN: 'This case raises issues both as to the end-of-life treatment of a very ill child, and as to alleged breaches of rights under the European Convention on Human Rights, in relation to which damages were claimed. These are both issues which ought to be heard, so far as possible, in … Continue reading IRO failure to ensure satisfactory steps taken by the local authority
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
Great article by Community Care: Isabelle Trowler on practice, professionalism and private influence in social work The Children and Social Work Bill allows government to ‘exempt’ some children’s services from certain statutory duties. Isabelle Trowler was recently interviewed by Community Care about her take on the reforms, her response to some of the concerns these have generated and the opportunities available to authorities … Continue reading Isabelle Trowler on practice, professionalism and private influence in social work
The Children and Social Work Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 19 May and will have a second reading on 14th June 2016. This is an important Bill. Read and follow progress of the Bill: here You can download the Children and Social Work Bill: here The Queen's Speech briefing note, published … Continue reading Children and Social Work Bill
