A judgment concerning the necessity of an expert report into the impact on a child of adoption where four possible options were being considered for placement, adoption among them. "The social worker and guardian are plainly well-qualified and highly-trained professionals, but their expertise manifestly does not extend to expressing a professional opinion as to the … Continue reading Re AV (A Child) (Expert Report) [2020] EWCA Civ 346
Source: GOV.UK Professor Mark Philp,Ā Posted on:Ā 4 May 2020Ā Professor Mark Philp, Chair of the Committee's Research Advisory Board, blogs in an independent capacity on the importance of the Seven Principles in a time of crisis. The seven (Nolan) principles of public life ā selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, leadership ā were designed intentionally to … Continue reading Ethical standards in a time of crisis
NIROMP have produced the following guidance for Independent Reviewing Officers and IRO Managers. It will be kept under regular review by NIROMP to ensure that it reflects the evolving picture and that IROs and IRO Managers have the practice guidance required to support them in their work. COVID-19: Guidance for Independent Reviewing Officers and IRO … Continue reading COVID-19: Guidance for Independent Reviewing Officers and IRO Managers
Vacancy with: North Yorkshire County Council Location: Northallerton Contract:25.5hrs permanent Closing Date 25th May 2020 Interview Dates: 1st and 2nd June ā interviews will take place via skype Location White Rose House Salary FromĀ£42,683 per annum pro rata Salary ToĀ£46,503 per annum pro rata Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) Grade N Ā£42,683 to Ā£46,503 pro rata. Part-time position: 25.5 hrs Permanent ContractLocation: White Rose … Continue reading Fantastic opportunity – IRO vacancy – North Yorkshire
On Friday 24 April 2020, the Government passed a statutory instrument, the Adoption and Children (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020, making potentially significant changes to the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review Regulations 2010. These regulations make significant temporary changes to the rights and entitlements of children and young people living in care. They apply to … Continue reading THE ADOPTION AND CHILDREN (CORONAVIRUS) (AMENDED) REGULATIONS 2020
This Judgement of the Family Division and Head of Family Justice) Re P (A Child: Remote Hearing) (Rev 3) [2020] EWFC 32 involved a decision about whether or not a 15 day trial should go ahead. The trial was set down within care proceedings to determine very serious allegations that the mother had harmed her seven-year-old … Continue reading RE P (A CHILD: REMOTE HEARING)
Guest piece post from: Linda Briheim-Crookall, Head of Policy and Practice Development New Insight paper from Coram Voice: Coram Voice has collated this new Insight Paper. Please circulate to any contacts who you think it may be useful to. Responding to Coronavirus is a challenge for us all and no different in our work with children … Continue reading Care leaversā well-being during the Covid-19 Pandemic: Key Messages for Leaving Care Workers
a call to action Restrictions on social contact which are necessary during the current period of ālockdownā are having a huge impact on the links children in care can maintain with members of their birth family. Early feedback from a rapid response research study, funded by the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory, and carried out by … Continue reading Keeping children in touch with their families during ālockdownā | Professor Beth Neil
First published: 14 April 2020 |Family Court|News President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane The President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane is pleased to announce the commencement of a two-week rapid consultation on the use of remote hearings in the family justice system, starting today (Tuesday 14 April 2020). This research project … Continue reading Two-week rapid consultation on remote hearings in the Family Court launched
Focusgov help local authorities use digital to engage with vulnerable groups, such as care leavers, families with special educational needs and children in care. They are making their Secure Messaging service available to local authorities and other organisations who need to stay in touch with vulnerable people. Focusgov are providing this service for free for … Continue reading Secure Messaging: free to use during Covid-19 pandemic
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