The young people behind the aspire to more project were asked to share their feedback about the project. Their comments will help evaluate the impact of the project in a short film which will be premiered at their launch event in September. We put this series of posters together featuring highlights from their feedback. If […] … Continue reading Aspire to More #Care #spreadtheword
Another helpful piece courtesy of suesspiciousminds (thank you). Settlement Conferences are a new idea in English (and Welsh) family law, though they have been used in other jurisidictions, including Northern Ireland. The thinking is rather like the Financial Dispute Resolution in ancillary relief – you get all of the evidence together, the parties go in … Continue reading Settlement Conferences — suesspiciousminds
The Education Committee has stated in its report published on 13th July 2016 that 'Chidren and families social work is under severe stress and Government proposals for social work reform have significant weaknesses'. The report states: 7. 'We welcome the Government’s commitment to the important area of children and families social work, and its focus on strengthening social … Continue reading Children’s social work under immense pressure Committee report finds
Job Details: Children's Independent Reviewing Officer Vacancy Ref: No.CSD00146 Area: Various locations within Tower Hamlets Directorate: Childrens Services Directorate Division: Children's Social Care Section: Child Protection and Reviewing Team: CP Co-ordination Grade / Salary: PO6 - £44,055 - £46,824 Contract Type: Permanent Working Arrangement: Full time Vacancy Hours: 35 Salary: Pro-Rata Closing date for applications: 24 … Continue reading Featured Job: Children’s Independent Reviewing Officer
IROs recognise that the best social workers and carers change children’s lives immeasurably for the better. We are determined to continue challenging standards so that all vulnerable children get the best quality care and support possible. That’s why the Children and Social Work Bill is so important. The Children and Social Work Bill sets out a raft of provisions … Continue reading A vision for Children’s Social Care and Social Work #CSWB
The government is launching a training programme for social workers designed to ‘sharpen’ their skills around making permanency decisions, it will be optional and based on a new draft knowledge and skills statement on achieving permanence. The government has re-stated its commitment to provide social workers with more opportunities for professional development. Download the government report here: Putting … Continue reading Government scheme to ‘sharpen’ social work skills on permanency
Chief social worker for children, Isabelle Trowler, says Children and Social Work Bill offers “best chance” to rebuild public confidence in profession. “I do think there should be debate. But contrary to the media headlines this is not some kind of sinister political plot to overthrow public authorities or a ruse to wipe … Continue reading New regulator for social workers ‘controversial but essential’ #CSWB
By Isabelle Trowler, Chief Social Worker for England (Children & Families) Featured here courtesy of Scie. Social work reform has been an important topic in recent weeks following the introduction of the Children and Social Work Bill on 19 May. I recently spoke at a SCIE lunchtime seminar about my vision for child and family … Continue reading My vision for child and family social work
@Familoo@louisetickle You've been quoted in my #Storify story "The heartbreaking story of #EllieButler" https://t.co/4QRWu9O0QX — Sharon Martin (@SharonLMartin1) 25 June 2016 @sharonlmartin1 @louisetickle this is really useful - thanks Sharon. — Lucy Reed (@Familoo) 25 June 2016 Ben Butler and his partner Jennie Gray have been jailed - Butler for the brutal murder of his … Continue reading The heartbreaking story of #EllieButler
'Take a risk, do what’s right and think about love', says Laura Beverage [2] Laura Beverage has her ambitions set on revolutionising the care system. Laura is a Development Officer at Who Cares? Scotland helping young people in Scotland. Having grown up in care herself, Laura experienced a lot of moving around and having everything she did, … Continue reading Kids in Care: Let’s Start a Revolution! By Laura Beverage
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