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.
Tag: Care
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
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
‘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'
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
New blueprint for adoption
A new strategy to transform the life chances of children in care waiting to be adopted has been unveiled by Education Secretary Nicky Morgan: New #adoption strategy unveiled - 'A watershed moment' https://t.co/CZkDJcWAhT @NickyMorgan01 pic.twitter.com/J0SXyfXbD2 — DfE (@educationgovuk) March 27, 2016 Andrew Christie has been appointed to drive forward the strategy: Andrew Christie has been … Continue reading New blueprint for adoption
Relinquished baby
IROs and social workers will be interested to read this piece about relinquished babies. Relinquished baby, chapter and some verses Author: suesspiciousminds First posted: 8 Mar 2016 via suesspiciousminds 'I just ended up doing this long summary of the various issues that arise and where to find the answers in case law, so I thought it might … Continue reading Relinquished baby
High Court finds the local authority’s reasoning was “flawed”
Another ruling worth a mention. It involves a High Court ruling on a teenager 'C' who refused to live with her family 'because they were not strict enough Muslims'. Mr Justice Hayden ruled that the local children's services should have provided 'C', who had attempted to travel to Syria, with alternative accommodation. The Local Authority's decision making was … Continue reading High Court finds the local authority’s reasoning was “flawed”
IRO service & local authority Human Rights breach
Photo credit: Mataparda via Foter.com / CC BY A 10-year-old boy has been awarded £5,000 after His Honour Judge Rundell ruled his human rights had been breached while in local authority care: I have found the local authority and the IRO service, both public authorities, on their own admissions, to be seriously at fault and … Continue reading IRO service & local authority Human Rights breach
Care applications hit an all-time record high
The number of applications for children to be taken into care in England has hit an all-time high. In February 2016, Cafcass received a total of 1,225 care applications. This figure represents a 27% increase compared to those received in January 2015 and an increase of 9.4 per cent, or 105 applications, on the previous record … Continue reading Care applications hit an all-time record high
