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New opportunity: IRO Operational Manager

IRO Operational Manager Employer:Ā Medway Council Salary:Ā SW5 Ā£48,176-Ā£52,159 per annum (plus Ā£7,000 Market premia and Ā£3,000 retention payment) Location:Ā Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TR Contract:Ā Permanent Working Pattern:Ā Full Time Hours:Ā 37 hours.DBS Check:Ā Enhanced Closing Date:Ā 08/09/2020 at 23:55 PM Reference:Ā CSC04RJ Apply Online An exciting opportunity as arisen for an experienced IRO Operational Manager to work … Continue reading New opportunity: IRO Operational Manager

“The First Day of Forever”: film launched to improve journey for special guardians | via @ChildFamJustice

Source: Centre for Child & Family Justice Research First published: 9.9.20 This documentary film ā€˜The First Day of Forever’ focuses on the experiences of special guardians in England and the rewards and challenges of bringing up relatives’ children following care proceedings. Made by the Centre Co-Director Professor Judith Harwin, in partnership with kinship care charityĀ Grandparents … Continue reading “The First Day of Forever”: film launched to improve journey for special guardians | via @ChildFamJustice

Article 39 granted appeal over children’s social care exemptions

Children’s rights charity Article 39 has been granted an appeal following an unsuccessful judicial review over children’s social care exemptions introduced by the government amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Source: Article 39 granted appeal over children’s social care exemptions

Fantastic opportunity – IRO vacancy – North Yorkshire

Read at source: North Yorkshire County Council Key Dates: Closing Date is 14th September 2020. Interviews by Skype 23rd September 2020. Job Description.pdf Total Rewards Brochure.pdf Are you looking for a challenging and exciting role in a dedicated team? Do you have a passion for ensuring that children and young people receive the best care and … Continue reading Fantastic opportunity – IRO vacancy – North Yorkshire

LIFE COACHING PROGRAMME

Great news - the Family Rights Group in collaboration with Become are offering Life Coaching for care experienced parents and parents to be. An offer of independent advice and support. Please help spread the word. https://twitter.com/FamilyRightsGp/status/1288473933830922240?s=20 More information and how to get in touch: Life Coaching Programme

Article 39 launches judicial review against Gavin Williamson over social care exemptions – what happened in court?

A judicial review launched by children’s rights charity Article 39 against the Education Secretary over emergency exemptions to children’s social care has been heard by a High Court judge. Source: Article 39 launches judicial review against Gavin Williamson over social care exemptions - what happened in court?

CHILD WELFARE INEQUALITIES PROJECT (2015-2019) NUFFIELD FOUNDATION

Source: Child Welfare Inequalities Project and Nuffield Foundation This project, led by Professor Paul Bywaters and undertaken with the Universities of Coventry, Cardiff, Nottingham, Queens Belfast, Stirling and Edinburgh, was designed to examine how social and economic inequalities are reflected in high end children’s social care interventions. It has provided foundation evidence about the scale of inequalities … Continue reading CHILD WELFARE INEQUALITIES PROJECT (2015-2019) NUFFIELD FOUNDATION

MOPAC (Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime) sponsored County Lines Training | Via @LeoPowell_

https://twitter.com/LeoPowell_/status/1279110034610413568?s=20 A snapshot of what will be covered: What County Lines isCuckooingWhy County Lines has come to such prominenceThe profitThe phone (the way it is used etc)The home (conditions of drug houses etc)County Lines terminologyStatistics (number of lines in operation across the UK etc)Modern SlaveryExploitation (CCE and CSE)Different types of groomingDemographic of those targetedGangs and the link to County LinesHow to spot the signsWhat parents can doHow parents … Continue reading MOPAC (Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime) sponsored County Lines Training | Via @LeoPowell_

REMOVAL OF SAFEGUARDS FOR CHILDREN IN CARE – JUDICIAL REVIEW GIVEN GO AHEAD

#SCRAPSI445,Ā CHILD PROTECTION,Ā CHILDREN IN CARE,Ā CHILDREN'S RIGHTS IN CARE,Ā STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 445 Thank you Article 39 for your continued work to promote and protect every child’s rights on the basis of equality and non-discrimination. We stand with you.Sharon Martin, chair of the National IRO Managers Partnership (NIROMP) Articles 39 children’s rights charity has been granted permission for a … Continue reading REMOVAL OF SAFEGUARDS FOR CHILDREN IN CARE – JUDICIAL REVIEW GIVEN GO AHEAD

Great new training from Jenny Malloy, Times Bestseller author of Hackney Child

Jenny Molloy, Times Bestseller author of Hackney Child is providing two training events. More details below including links to book your place via Eventbrite. Hurry as places likely to go fast! Testimonial Jenny spent most of her childhood in care. She regularly gives talks and is called on by government bodies to advise on the … Continue reading Great new training from Jenny Malloy, Times Bestseller author of Hackney Child