Putting children first: our vision for children's social care https://t.co/MxoWUaeCLfpic.twitter.com/0U3LkUMLLH — DfE (@educationgovuk) July 5, 2016 Putting children first: our vision for children’s social care Source: Department for Education First published: 4 July 2016 The paper 'Putting children first: our vision for children’s social care' sets out the government’s reform programme for children’s social care in England over … Continue reading Putting children first & keep on caring
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Trust is an essential element …
This post was originally published by ADCS on 12 August 2016. Follow on Twitter: @ADCStweets and download the blog at source for free here or via the link at the foot of this post. It's all about Trust So what do we mean by trust? asks ADCS Vice President, Alison Michalska: 'Ask someone to define ‘trust’ and you’ll get a … Continue reading Trust is an essential element …
Cafcass in talks with government to stem #Care application rises
Cafcass in talks with government to stem care application rises https://t.co/ySKZdYRpjS pic.twitter.com/AdOo2ufGCC — cypnow (@cypnow) 11 August 2016 Attempts are being made to halt rapid increases in the number of applications being made for children to be taken into care, the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) has said. Read full piece … Continue reading Cafcass in talks with government to stem #Care application rises
Over 1,000 children in care missing out on independent mentor support
Over 1,000 children in care in England are currently missing out on independent mentor support they may be entitled to by law, according to new research by Barnardo’s and the National Independent Visitor Development Project. Read original article at source: Over 1,000 children in care missing out on independent mentor support Read: National Independent Visitor Data report … Continue reading Over 1,000 children in care missing out on independent mentor support
Call for Action – #Adoption Enquiry
The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) has established a UK-wide enquiry to consider the role of social work in adoption. BASW is calling for evidence from young people who have been adopted, parents, independent reviewing officers, social workers, managers, family justice professionals, policymakers and academics to underpin a year-long research study on the role … Continue reading Call for Action – #Adoption Enquiry
Call for action – Measuring the wellbeing of children in care
Measuring the wellbeing of children in care Please take part in the National Children’s Bureau’s (NCB) research looking at measures of wellbeing for children in care. NCB are currently undertaking research on what measures, tools or indicators are used to assess the wellbeing of children in care in England. They’re really interested in finding out more about … Continue reading Call for action – Measuring the wellbeing of children in care
Independent reviewing officer practice praised
This piece was first posted August 2016. Ofsted rates two councils ‘good’ - independent reviewing officer practice praised Single Inspection Framework (SIF) has identified strong independent reviewing officer and social work practice and areas for improvement in Greenwich and in Stockton-on-Tees. Visit our Ofsted page, dedicated to Single Inspection Framework (SIF) reports: here IRO practice in Greenwich and in Stockton-on-Tees:- … Continue reading Independent reviewing officer practice praised
Re W – no presumption for a child to be brought up by a member of the natural family via @suesspiciousmin
Originally posted on July 29, 2016 by suesspiciousminds. 'This was a Court of Appeal case decided today. It has taken a LOT of chewing over to make sense of it. I’m still not quite sure that I get it. Re W (A child) 2016 http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2016/793.html The facts A, a young girl, was born on 1st … Continue reading Re W – no presumption for a child to be brought up by a member of the natural family via @suesspiciousmin
ALC publishes concerns on settlement conferences pilot
Read our guidance on settlement conferences in public law proceedings. We have concerns. #familylawhttps://t.co/hc1za6mobc — ALC (@Tweets_ALC) 3 July 2016 The Association of Lawyers for Children (ALC) has published guidance on the pilot of settlement conferences in public law cases: 'Based on the very limited information available, we currently have serious concerns about the proposals … Continue reading ALC publishes concerns on settlement conferences pilot
Recruiter Name: Diane Murphy Council Name & Address: Buckinghamshire County Council, Walton Street, Aylesbury, Bucks HP20 1XA Role being advertised: Independent Reviewing Officer Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full-time Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Closing date: 14 August 2016 Website or email address for more details: here Any additional info: If any applicants would like to discuss the … Continue reading
