ADCS President, Alison Michalska, made her inaugural speech on 6 April 2017 at the BMA in London and it definitely packs a punch - a brilliant opening address. Please read in full and share: Alison Michalska’s Inaugural Presidential Speech 2017 Alison's first blog as President of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services is equally good: A country that … Continue reading The new ADCS Presidential Team
This latest statistical bulletin 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 Index 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 – and other factors … Continue reading Behind the bravado is a frightened child – calling for greater stability for children in care
Jonathan Dickens 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 IROs looks at some of the strengths and limitations of the IRO service. Jonathan draws on recent debates and reflects … Continue reading Independent Reviewing Officers – a better basis for change
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SOCIAL WORKER OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2017 OPEN FOR ENTRIES 28 March 2017 Individual social workers and social work teams from across England are being encouraged to enter the 2017 Social Worker of the Year Awards which are now open for entries. Entries for the awards, which have become one of the social care sector’s … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Social Work of the Year Awards 2017
On April 4th, the Lords debated the Children and Social Work Bill and passed amendments so that the Bill now includes: Provision for children in England to be placed in secure accommodation in Scotland, and children from Scotland to be placed in England Provision for relationships education in primary schools Provision for relationships and sex education … Continue reading Children and Social Work Bill
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
You will have experience of working at a management level in Children’s Services and have a comprehensive overview of child protection and looked after children guidance and legislation. Working in partnership with others and effectively challenging performance will be key to this role. Council Name & Address: Slough Children's Services Trust Role being advertised: IRO … Continue reading Reviewing Service Manager – Slough Children’s Services Trust
What is known about the placement and outcomes of siblings in foster care? An international literature review By: Sarah Meakings, Judy Sebba and Nikki Luke An important read - please share and discuss. Read full at source: 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
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