ThisĀ latestĀ statistical bulletinĀ from government presents statistics on activity in the family courts of England and Wales and provides provisional figures for 2016 as well as the latest quarter (October to December 2016) with accompanying commentary and analysis. The statistics are used to monitor court workloads, to assist in the development of policy, and their subsequent monitoring … Continue reading Family court statistics quarterly: adoption figures down for 2nd year in a row
Initial analysis in a new report Stability IndexĀ worryingly suggests that: experiencing a change of placement or school is associated with a higher likelihood of experiencing a change in social worker. The correlation is not perfect - many children also experience no change in social worker despite changing care placement or school ā and other factors … Continue reading Behind the bravado is a frightened child – calling for greater stability for children in care
Jonathan DickensĀ is professor of social work at the University of East Anglia (UEA), Norwich. In 2012-14 he led a research study into care planning and the role of the independent reviewing officer. His latest short article about IROsĀ looks atĀ some of the strengths and limitations of the IRO service. Jonathan draws on recent debates and reflects … Continue reading Independent Reviewing Officers ā a better basis for change
Please see below details of the Challenge Event taking place in London on 24th April 2017 as part of the Knowledge Inquiry into section 20 Children Act 1989 voluntary arrangements being led by Family Rights Group on behalf of the Your Family, Your Voice Alliance. The challenge event flier links to the event booking form. … Continue reading Call to Action – Knowledge Inquiry: Children who come into the care system under a voluntary arrangement
What is known about the placement and outcomes of siblings in foster care?Ā An international literature review By: Sarah Meakings, Judy Sebba and Nikki Luke An important read - please share and discuss. Read full at source:Ā What is known about the placement and outcomes of siblings in foster care? An international literature review Read Key Messages … Continue reading New @ReesCentre report: review of research on sibling placement together/apart & outcomes
Made a huge difference in reclaiming SW & now more evidence. Although, frankly, it's pretty obvious, if you want to reduce SW workload https://t.co/yKiPIjFHtjā Isabelle Trowler (@IsabelleTrowler) 23 March 2017 Research into innovation-backed project shows successes of hiring administrative support for social workersĀ by Luke Stevenson on March 21, 2017 in Children, Workforce - Community Care … Continue reading Hiring PAs for social workers cuts stress and saves money, finds study
This report summarises the findings from the 611 children and young people who completed the Bright Spotsā āYour Life, Your Careā survey in six local authority areas.Ā The report concludes with recommendations forĀ policy and practice. The report contains some positive findings. For example,Ā 83% of children and young people questioned felt that their lives had improved since … Continue reading Practices that contribute to children and young people flourishing in care
Urgent call for evidence: views, experiences and perceptions of children in care and care leavers (NCB/ Children's Commissioner) This call is part of work led by the National Childrenās Bureau and requested by the Childrenās CommissionerĀ to: Gather information on mechanisms used to seek the views, experiences and perceptions of children in care and care leavers. … Continue reading Urgent call for evidence
New research briefing: Supporting #Sibling Relationships of Children in Permanent Foster Care and #Adoption https://t.co/A0PsJXEADf ā Chris Jones (@_christinejones) 22 February 2017 Key findings Sibling networks of looked-after and accommodated children can be large, diverse in age and spread over multiple households and care types (kinship, foster, residential care and adoption). This creates challenges in … Continue reading Research Briefing: Supporting Sibling Relationships of Children in Permanent Fostering and Adoptive Families
Average social work caseloads vary by as many as 43 cases in different parts of England, new statistics published for the first time today show. Annual workforce statistics produced by the Department for Education have for the first time included detail on average children's social work caseloads in each of the 152 local authorities. While … Continue reading DfE figures reveal massive variation in children’s social work caseloads | Children & Young People Now
