Read our guidance on settlement conferences in public law proceedings. We have concerns. #familylawhttps://t.co/hc1za6mobc ā ALC (@Tweets_ALC) 3 July 2016 The Association of Lawyers for Children (ALC) has published guidance on the pilot of settlement conferences in public law cases: 'Based on the very limited information available, we currently have serious concerns about the proposals … Continue reading ALC publishes concerns on settlement conferences pilot
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Aspire to More #Care #spreadtheword
The young people behind the aspire to more project were asked to share their feedback about the project. Their comments will help evaluate the impact of the project in a short film which will be premiered at their launch event in September. We put this series of posters together featuring highlights from their feedback. IfĀ [ā¦] … Continue reading Aspire to More #Care #spreadtheword
Settlement Conferences ā suesspiciousminds
Another helpful pieceĀ courtesy of suesspiciousminds (thank you). Settlement Conferences are a new idea in English (and Welsh) family law, though they have been used in other jurisidictions, including Northern Ireland. The thinking is rather like the Financial Dispute Resolution in ancillary relief ā you get all of the evidence together, the parties go in … Continue reading Settlement Conferences ā suesspiciousminds
Featured Job: Children’s Independent Reviewing Officer
Job Details:Ā Children's Independent Reviewing Officer Vacancy Ref: No.CSD00146 Area: Various locations within Tower Hamlets Directorate: Childrens Services Directorate Division: Children's Social Care Section: Child Protection and Reviewing Team: CP Co-ordination Grade / Salary: PO6 - Ā£44,055 - Ā£46,824 Contract Type: Permanent Working Arrangement: Full time Vacancy Hours: 35 Salary: Pro-Rata Closing date for applications: 24 … Continue reading Featured Job: Children’s Independent Reviewing Officer
Government scheme to āsharpenā social work skills on permanency
The government isĀ launching a training programme for social workers designed to āsharpenā their skills around making permanency decisions, it will be optional and based on a new draftĀ knowledge and skills statement on achieving permanence. The government has re-stated its commitment toĀ provide social workers with more opportunities for professional development. Download the government report here: Putting … Continue reading Government scheme to āsharpenā social work skills on permanency
New regulator for social workers ācontroversial but essentialā #CSWB
Chief social worker for children, Isabelle Trowler, says Children and Social Work Bill offers ābest chanceā to rebuild public confidence in profession. āI do think there should be debate. But contrary to the media headlines this is not some kind of sinister political plot to overthrow public authorities or a ruse to wipe … Continue reading New regulator for social workers ācontroversial but essentialā #CSWB
The heartbreaking story of #EllieButler
@Familoo@louisetickle You've been quoted in my #Storify story "The heartbreaking story of #EllieButler" https://t.co/4QRWu9O0QX ā Sharon Martin (@SharonLMartin1) 25 June 2016 @sharonlmartin1 @louisetickle this is really useful - thanks Sharon. ā Lucy Reed (@Familoo) 25 June 2016 Ben Butler and his partner Jennie Gray have been jailed - Butler for the brutal murder of his … Continue reading The heartbreaking story of #EllieButler
Council cut motherās support months before seeking care order
Judge finds Cambridgeshire councilās withdrawal of support played ālarge partā in events that led to it arguing her child should be taken into care. 'Cambridgeshire had concerns following the end of support over the motherās apparent failure to disclose a friendship ā and potential sexual relationship (which the mother denied) ā with a man who … Continue reading Council cut motherās support months before seeking care order
Inordinate delay in issuing proceedings (Ā£45KĀ damages) ā suesspiciousminds
Thank youĀ @suesspiciousmin for sharing. This is a must read for all Independent Reviewing Officers. This is a Circuit Judge decision made in my local Court (it is not a case that I or any of my colleagues are involved in, so I can write about it) so I will try to avoid much comment … Continue reading Inordinate delay in issuing proceedings (Ā£45KĀ damages) ā suesspiciousminds
IRO failure to ensure satisfactory steps taken by the local authority
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE HOLMAN: 'This case raises issues both as to the end-of-life treatment of a very ill child, and as to alleged breaches of rights under the European Convention on Human Rights, in relation to which damages were claimed. These are both issues which ought to be heard, so far as possible, in … Continue reading IRO failure to ensure satisfactory steps taken by the local authority
