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
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’
Initial analysis in a new report Stability IndexĀ worryingly suggests that: experiencing a change of placement or school is associated with a higher likelihood of experiencing a change in social worker. The correlation is not perfect - many children also experience no change in social worker despite changing care placement or school ā and other factors … Continue reading Behind the bravado is a frightened child – calling for greater stability for children in care
Jonathan DickensĀ is professor of social work at the University of East Anglia (UEA), Norwich. In 2012-14 he led a research study into care planning and the role of the independent reviewing officer. His latest short article about IROsĀ looks atĀ some of the strengths and limitations of the IRO service. Jonathan draws on recent debates and reflects … Continue reading Independent Reviewing Officers ā a better basis for change
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SOCIAL WORKER OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2017 OPEN FOR ENTRIES 28 March 2017 Individual social workers and social work teams from across England are being encouraged to enter the 2017 Social Worker of the Year Awards which are now open for entries. Entries for the awards, which have become one of the social care sectorās … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Social Work of the Year Awards 2017
What is known about the placement and outcomes of siblings in foster care?Ā An international literature review By: Sarah Meakings, Judy Sebba and Nikki Luke An important read - please share and discuss. Read full at source:Ā What is known about the placement and outcomes of siblings in foster care? An international literature review Read Key Messages … Continue reading New @ReesCentre report: review of research on sibling placement together/apart & outcomes
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 Ā£36m innovation cash | Children & Young People Now
Worth having reading: Behind Closed Doors: Diluting the Guardianās Independence, Circumventing the Role of the Court The piece sets out a critique by the Association of Lawyers for Children (ALC) on the risks to independence of Children's Guardian as part of a response to a Cafcass/ADCS latest joint document: Agreement about how local authorities and Cafcass can work … Continue reading Care proceedings: ALC expresses deep concerns
