This is an updated post. First published 27.04.2017 Government adviser Sir Martin Narey has been appointed to jointly lead a national stocktake of foster care provision.Ā He will lead the stocktake alongside Mark Owers, a children and families social worker who has held a number of senior positions including chief executive of the Consortium of Voluntary … Continue reading In case you missed it: National Fostering Stocktake – Call for Evidence
First posted 28.04.17 Reforms set out within the Children and Social Work Bill have now become law. The Children and Social Work Act 2017 become an act of parliament after receiving Royal Assent on 27th April 2017. The Act enshrines in law a number of significant changes. Summary of key provisions The Act includes provision about: Corporate parenting and looked-after … Continue reading In case you missed it: Children and Social Work Act 2017
Reforms set out within the Children and Social Work Bill have now become law.Ā The Children and Social Work Act 2017Ā become an act of parliament after receiving Royal Assent on 27th April 2017. The Act enshrines in law a numberĀ of significant changes. Summary of key provisions The ActĀ includes provision about: Corporate parenting and looked-after children: AĀ requirement … Continue reading Children and Social Work Act 2017
Government adviser Sir Martin Narey has been appointed to jointly lead a national stocktake of foster care provision.Ā He will lead the stocktake alongside Mark Owers, a children and families social worker who has held a number of senior positions including chief executive of the Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies. "The review will help us to … Continue reading Sir Martin Narey to lead fostering stocktake | Children & Young People Now
Children's minister Edward Timpson said the bill is set to be approved by the Queen prior to parliament dissolving ahead of June's general election. The Children and Social Work Bill will result in a number of significant changes. It will lead to a new system of regulation for social workers, change the factors courts and … Continue reading Children and Social Work Bill to become law within a week | Children & Young People Now
Childrenās voices for positive change after sexual abuse This study examined childrenās experiences of help-seeking and support after child sexual abuse in the family environment. Commissioned by the Childrenās Commissioner for England, it was carried out in 2015/16 by staff from the International Centre: Researching Child Sexual Exploitation, Violence and Trafficking, in partnership with the NSPCC. … Continue reading Report of a new study commissioned by the Children’s Commissioner for England ‘Making Noise’
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
Urgent call for evidence: views, experiences and perceptions of children in care and care leavers (NCB/ Children's Commissioner) This call is part of work led by the National Childrenās Bureau and requested by the Childrenās CommissionerĀ to: Gather information on mechanisms used to seek the views, experiences and perceptions of children in care and care leavers. … Continue reading Urgent call for evidence
First posted December 2015.Ā The Family Justice Council held its 9thĀ Annual Debate and panel discussion on Tuesday 24 November 2015. The topic for debate was adoption. The motion read: āAdoption without parental consent is wrong in principleā The event was chaired by theĀ Rt. Hon. Sir James Munby,Ā President of the Family Division of the High Court, and … Continue reading āAdoption without parental consent is wrong in principleā
This piece was firstĀ posted on 13/02/2016. Findings from small-scale research Worth reading this research paperĀ byĀ Sophie Boswell and Lynne Cudmore,Ā child psychotherapists. The paper considers children'sĀ attachment and emotional needs and the role of foster carers during the transition from foster care to adoption. The research findings are explored in the light of an attachment and loss in … Continue reading Transition planning : foster care to adoption
