This is a good read and begs the question: are social services taking some children into care too rashly and without making enough effort to support families? And with what consequences? Recommended read good for critical reflection with colleagues - thinking about the rights of the child and his or her parents.
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Practice Guidance for the use of S20 provision
ADCS has worked in partnership with Cafcass and ADSS Cymru to produce this practice guidance: Practice Guidance for the use of S20 provision in the Children Act 1989 in England and the Equivalent S76 of the Social Services and well-being (Wales) Act 2014 In Wales The guidance has also been added to our Library page … Continue reading Practice Guidance for the use of S20 provision
Among A Race Of Others: An Overview Of Western Racial Classification And Colourism — Media Diversified
This is an interesting read: "Among A Race Of Others: An Overview Of Western Racial Classification And Colourism — Media Diversified" Author: Anthony Anaxagorou via Media Diversified Extract: Recently, a friend asked what makes someone a ‘person of colour’. For many White people and for many people of colour too, the term can seem strangely ambiguous. … Continue reading Among A Race Of Others: An Overview Of Western Racial Classification And Colourism — Media Diversified
Contemporary fatherhood
An interesting read about contemporary fatherhood courtesy of: Families, Relationships and Societies and published by Policy Press. Download: "The price of love: The prioritisation of childcare and income earning among UK fathers" Abstract Shifting perspectives on how fathers ‘should’ practice childcare responsibilities, combined with changing household income patterns, indicate that balancing childcare and breadwinning is complicated for contemporary … Continue reading Contemporary fatherhood
Multi-agency guidelines on #FGM
Multi-agency guidelines on FGM for those with statutory duties to safeguard children and vulnerable adults. This multi-agency guidance on female genital mutilation (FGM) should be read and followed by all IROs in England and Wales who are under statutory duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. It replaces female genital … Continue reading Multi-agency guidelines on #FGM
Touching insights into the emotional lives of children in #Care
Celebration of creativity and talent A writing competition has helped showcase the creative talents of care experienced children and young people. Help us to celebrate these wonderful examples of the voices of looked after children and care leavers. The competition was run by Coram Voice and the winners were announced at an event held by Coram. … Continue reading Touching insights into the emotional lives of children in #Care
Featured Job: Salford Independent Reviewing Officer Service
Practice Manager - Independent Reviewing Officer Service Ref: 50140205 Employer: Salford City Council Location: Sutherland House, 303 Chorley Road, Swinton, Salford Salary: £40,217 - £42,053 per annum Salary Grade: 5A scp 46-48 Working Pattern: Full Time Working Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Closing date: 24/04/2016 23:59 Job Type: Project Management, Management/Senior Management, … Continue reading Featured Job: Salford Independent Reviewing Officer Service
‘Many are not ready to leave care yet …’
Alison O'Sullivan published her last ADCS blog today and took the opportunity to acknowledge 'unfinished business'. Her championing of the needs of care leavers, in particular, will be sorely missed. Thanks and very best wishes to Alison. Read more here: 'My Last ADCS Blog'
Latest IRO Job Vacancies – Barnet
Recruiter Name: NASEEMA AHMAD - CONFERENCE AND REVIEW TEAM MANAGER Council Name & Address: London Borough of Barnet - Building 2 - North London Business Park, Oakleigh Road South, London N11 1NP Role being advertised: CONFERENCE AND REVIEW OFFICER Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full-time Location: BARNET Closing date: Ongoing Website for more details: Barnet Conference & Review Officer Vacancies … Continue reading Latest IRO Job Vacancies – Barnet
1st Ofsted ‘outstanding’ ratings for children’s services
Two local authorities have become the first to be awarded “outstanding” judgments under Ofsted’s inspection framework for children’s services. Out of the three authorities that make up the “tri-borough” (Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, and Westminster councils), both Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster were rated outstanding, while Hammersmith and Fulham was rated “good”. … Continue reading 1st Ofsted ‘outstanding’ ratings for children’s services
