Inevitably, I was on a zoom call when I received the phone call. We had been expecting it since the start of term – Ofsted were coming to Newham for a focused visit. Source: Learning from Ofsted focussed visits
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NEW OFSTED REPORT HIGHLIGHTS NEED TO GET MATCHING RIGHT
Ofsted’s study highlights the importance of getting foster matches right for children’s futures, as well as keeping foster carers in the system. While recruiting enough foster carers to meet demand is vital, more could be done to make sure matches with children are successful, new Ofsted research finds. The shortage of foster carers is one … Continue reading NEW OFSTED REPORT HIGHLIGHTS NEED TO GET MATCHING RIGHT
CARE EXPERIENCED VOICE ‘MUST BE CENTRAL TO CARE REVIEW’ | CYP Now
Fiona Simpson
Friday, November 6, 2020
The voice of care experienced people must be central to the government’s promised Care Review, the National Children and Adult Services Conference (NCASC) has heard.
Jenny Coles, president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) today (6 November) chaired a discussion about thelong-awaited review, pledged in the Conservative Party manifesto ahead of last year’s general election.
· Related news: Care Review to be launched ‘imminently’, children’s minister says
· Blog: ‘Our Care, Our Say’: Care experienced people’s views on the care review
Yusuf Paul McCormack, from campaign groupOur Care, Our Say, said: “A Care Review without the voice of the care experienced is like asking a mechanic to design a house or a group of men to design the best sanitary product – it would be based on…
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VIDEO BY ANNE LONGFIELD, CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLAND IN SUPPORT OF ‘OUR CARE, OUR SAY’
Anne Longfield OBE has been the Children’s Commissioner for England since March 2015. She speaks up for children and young people so that policymakers and the people who have an impact on their lives take their views and interests into account when making decisions about them. She has a legal duty to promote and protect the rights … Continue reading VIDEO BY ANNE LONGFIELD, CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLAND IN SUPPORT OF ‘OUR CARE, OUR SAY’
‘Our Care, Our Say’: Care experienced people’s views on the care review | @cypnow
An important new initiative has been launched by care experienced people. A small group of care experience volunteers and friends are organising a survey and a webinar discussion on 7 November, so that people can say what they think should happen to involve care experience people in the Care Review in England and what the … Continue reading ‘Our Care, Our Say’: Care experienced people’s views on the care review | @cypnow
Black & Ethnic Minority Professionals Symposium (BPS): SMASHING the Glass Ceiling – Employment Skills Event | www.basw.co.uk
An informal training event on employment skills for aspiring black, ethnic minority professionals (and students) in social work, social care and allied professions This event is brought to you by the BASW Black & Ethnic Minority Professionals Symposium (BPS) in conjunction with Perrett Laver’s BME Leadership Network (BLN) led by Natasha Attipoe, Senior Consultant at … Continue reading Black & Ethnic Minority Professionals Symposium (BPS): SMASHING the Glass Ceiling – Employment Skills Event | www.basw.co.uk
COVID-19 (coronavirus): accelerating learning and development – Social work with children and families | Gov.UK. | Rashida Baig
News, views and advice for those working in Children's Social Care. Rashida Baig, Posted on: 2 November 2020 - Categories: COVID-19 support, CPD, NAAS With a social work career spanning over 24 years, Rashida Baig specialises in child protection and complex issues impacting ethnic minorities. She recently celebrated being made an MBE for her work … Continue reading COVID-19 (coronavirus): accelerating learning and development – Social work with children and families | Gov.UK. | Rashida Baig
Building rapport using technology in social work
This briefing for social workers and social care practitioners will support understanding on how to build rapport and establish relationships with the people you work with using technology. — Read on http://www.scie.org.uk/care-providers/coronavirus-covid-19/social-workers/building-rapport-with-technology
‘Food is a marker of identity’: supporting foster children’s cultural heritage
By Tina Amongi Before I entered the care system aged 10, my uncle used to prepare home cooked dishes from my African culture. He would make chapati from scratch, which in Uganda is called ‘kikomando’, alongside a kidney bean, cassava and African sweet potato stew served with rice. This is my favourite Ugandan dish but sadly, … Continue reading ‘Food is a marker of identity’: supporting foster children’s cultural heritage
Coram Voice release ‘What Makes Life Good? Care Leavers Views on their Wellbeing’ summary – Coram Voice
Coram Voice release ‘What Makes Life Good? Care Leavers Views on their Wellbeing’ summary - Coram Voice — Read on coramvoice.org.uk/latest/coram-voice-release-what-makes-life-good-care-leavers-views-on-their-wellbeing-summary/
