Two independent trusts designed to improve children's services at councils rated "inadequate" by Ofsted have been awarded funding from the Department for Education's innovation fund. Children's minister Edward Timpson, said: "By giving professionals the freedom to develop new and innovative ways of working, these fantastic projects will help make a real difference to children's lives. … Continue reading Childrens services trusts get share of £36m innovation cash | Children & Young People Now
Ministers have listened & positively responded to issues raised. Ministers have listened & positively responded to issues raised. Negative spin on positive response unhelpful #CSWB https://t.co/FCXPYwRPYM — Sharon Martin (@SharonLMartin1) 2 March 2017 Read more: Exclusive: Government set to drop controversial 'exemption clause' Ministers' U-turn over 'bonfire of children's rights' Government scraps controversial social care … Continue reading Good News: Children and Social Work Bill #CSWB
Source: Children & Young People Now | By Andy McNicoll on February 17, 2017 Camden appoints social workers to posts 'modelled on the IRO role in children’s services' as part of government pilot scheme. ‘Hold the system to account’ The IRO role in children’s services was established on a statutory basis in 2004. Councils must fill it with registered … Continue reading Council trials ‘Independent Reviewing Officers’ in adult services
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