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High-handed dismissal of an application for a direction for DNA testing on behalf of a child

by National IRO Managers Partnership (NIROMP), posted in News

A child’s right to know the identity of their biological parentsA child’s right to know the identity of their biological parentshttp:// Examples of poor decision making given in Martha Cover's #publiclawupdate inc Re A [2015] EWCA Civ 133 https://t.co/QbxVse4lGU #alcconf2015 — ALC (@Tweets_ALC) November 21, 2015 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Re A (Children) [2015] EWCA Civ 133 This … Continue reading High-handed dismissal of an application for a direction for DNA testing on behalf of a child

Sibling relationships are the longest lasting in most people’s lives

by National IRO Managers Partnership (NIROMP), posted in Resources

Delma Hughes, founder of Siblings Together, has worked for many years with children in care and vulnerable children in her capacity as art therapist. Preventing separated siblings from becoming estranged, preserving their identity and safeguarding their family support networks is important for children while they are in care as well as when they leave care. Siblings … Continue reading Sibling relationships are the longest lasting in most people’s lives

EVENT: Meeting the challenge of child sexual abuse

by National IRO Managers Partnership (NIROMP), posted in Safeguarding, Training & Events

http:// How can we meet the challenge of child sexual abuse? Join us @mrcsalford https://t.co/L3tl3FGGvI to discuss #socialwork #CSA #CSE — Donna Peach (@Donna_Peach) November 20, 2015 THIS EVENT IS FREE MRC event of  2016 – Meeting the challenge of child sexual abuse: From critical interrogation to collective activism. This event will present British and International … Continue reading EVENT: Meeting the challenge of child sexual abuse

Government faces criticism in House of Lords for ‘preferential’ adoption focus

by National IRO Managers Partnership (NIROMP), posted in Care / Permanence, News

"A member of the House of Lords has criticised the government for an unfair focus on adoption reform above other permanency options, during a debate on the new education and adoption bill. Lord Watson of Invergowrie, Labour’s spokesperson on education in the Lords, said it was “wrong for adoption to be singled out for preferential treatment … Continue reading Government faces criticism in House of Lords for ‘preferential’ adoption focus

Ofsted: examples of common weaknesses

by National IRO Managers Partnership (NIROMP), posted in Resources

Local authority children’s services judged inadequate: examples of common weaknesses These powerpoint slides give a summary of common weaknesses in local authorities that were judged inadequate in the inspections, between January and May 2015, under the single inspection framework: Common weaknesses in local authorities judged inadequate under the single inspection framework: a summary See Ofsted's summary of … Continue reading Ofsted: examples of common weaknesses

Section 20 arrangements shake-up expected for social workers following Munby guidance

by National IRO Managers Partnership (NIROMP), posted in News, Safeguarding

  Latest ruling from family courts chief could be as influential for practice with voluntary care arrangements as Re B-s has been in adoption. Section 20 guidance for social workers 'Munby’s guidance for social workers as set out in the Re N judgment: – Where possible, the agreement of a parent to a section 20 … Continue reading Section 20 arrangements shake-up expected for social workers following Munby guidance

Parents’ voices & their experience of services

by National IRO Managers Partnership (NIROMP), posted in News

http:// Register now. Speakers incl @KarenBUoM on mothers whose children are removed & @WomenCentreCK Mothers Apart Project. https://t.co/xvZ4T8orUx — Cathy Ashley (@CathyAshley) November 21, 2015 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Parents, practitioners, managers. Book a place on the FREE 'Parents' voices' conf 2nd Dec https://t.co/m2u5UNj3NQ pic.twitter.com/EwC4fe0ark — YourFamilyYourVoice (@yrfamilyyrvoice) November 17, 2015 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js

Children’s services could be hit by deprivation of liberty burden after High Court ruling

by National IRO Managers Partnership (NIROMP), posted in Care / Permanence, News

http:// Children’s services could be hit by deprivation of liberty burden after High Court ruling https://t.co/9WxjDE3LGh — Community Care (@CommunityCare) November 19, 2015   "Local authorities must consider whether looked-after children are being deprived of their liberty, but they cannot consent to the deprivation without applying to the High Court, a judge has confirmed." Read … Continue reading Children’s services could be hit by deprivation of liberty burden after High Court ruling

Isabelle Trowler: Knowledge and skills statements

by National IRO Managers Partnership (NIROMP), posted in Resources, Training & Events

http:// Knowledge and skills statements for Practice Supervisors & Practice Leaders published - Publications - GOV.UK https://t.co/eiZV19Tt80 — Isabelle Trowler (@IsabelleTrowler) November 19, 2015 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js This statement of knowledge and skills provides the basis for accrediting Practice Supervisors in child and family social work: GOV.UK (2015) Knowledge and skills statements for practice leaders and practice … Continue reading Isabelle Trowler: Knowledge and skills statements

Safeguarding chair’s fear for children’s services’ following spending review

by National IRO Managers Partnership (NIROMP), posted in News, Resources, Safeguarding

David Jones, chair of the Independent Association of Local Safeguarding Children Board chairs, said it is an unpredictable time for children's services with the spending review looming Read more at source: Safeguarding chair’s fear for children’s services’ following spending review