Read at source: 'Moving on Up' report by the National Network for the Education of Care Leavers (NNECL)Ā 'Moving on up' - NNECL Extract from source - NNECL website: The 'Moving On Up' reportĀ is the first studyĀ to provide an overall picture of care leavers in higher education. It explored the educational pathways of all young … Continue reading New study finds more care leavers entering higher education
1.3 million has been awarded to Break from the Childrenās Social Care Innovation Fund which aims to develop more effective ways of supporting vulnerable children, specifically those leaving Childrenās Homes. More information about the launch of this innovative new project to support young care leavers:Ā Launch of Staying Close, Staying Connected
Source:Ā Ofsted First published:Ā 29 November 2017 Ofsted inspection of local authority children's services is changing inĀ 2018. A new method of inspecting local authority childrenās services will begin in January next year, Ofsted confirmed today [29 November 2017]. Inspections of local authority childrenās services (ILACS) will look at how well local authorities are supporting and protecting vulnerable … Continue reading New childrenās services inspections announced – Ofsted
Safeguarding unaccompanied asylum seeking and refugee children The Department for Education (DfE) has published a policy paper setting out the governmentās commitments to safeguard and promote the welfare of unaccompanied asylum seeking refugee children in England. The new strategy includes: updated guidance for councils on caring for unaccompanied migrant children and child victims of modern … Continue reading Safeguarding – some policy updates
Read the Local Government Association (LGA) responseĀ to lack of additional children's services funding in #Budget2017 at:Ā Budget 2017: councils react to no extra children's services funding 'Weāve reached a tipping point where this service can no longer be ignored. It is absolutely crucial that the forthcoming Local Government Finance Settlement addresses this funding gap' - LGA.Ā … Continue reading Budget 2017: councils react to no extra children’s services funding – LGA
The Court of Appeal delivered a judgment in Re B (A Child) [2017] EWCA Civ 1579 last month. In it they consider (but do not resolve) the question of how the Family Court should deal with evidence obtained by covert recording. Implication is that covert recordings of both children and adults are admissible in the … Continue reading Covert recordings in family proceedings (Re B (A Child)) – a subjective determination for judges
Cardiff University researchers to drive improvements in social care sector Originally published 16 November 2017 Cardiff University has been chosen as the research partner in a Ā£4.85m initiative to help improve the lives of children who are at risk of abuse or neglect. Read more at source: here Implementing Systemic Models of Social Work 'Sustainable … Continue reading Developments in practice
āSocial work must challenge political and public anxieties about child protectionā Originally published in Community Care on November 15, 2017. There needs to be robust and honest dialogue about the uncertainties and complexities of child protection social work, and the policies needed to achieve real change, says Jo Warner. [...] social workās mandate to intervene … Continue reading New piece by @JoWarner01 #IROConf17
A sector-led review of the rise in applications for care orders and the number of children in care Applications for care proceedings in England and Wales are at record levels. This is one factor contributing to the rise in the number of children looked after in the care system, now at the highest level since … Continue reading Care Crisis Review – Family Rights Group
Michaelaās account of her young life should challenge all professionals working with children and families to focus on the needs of the children and the whole family. A compelling read. Read full post at source: Safeguarding practice? Follow Michaela on twitterĀ @Michaelabooth7
