WelcomeĀ news: Alison OāSullivan has been appointed to co-chair an expert group to oversee attempts to boost support for children in care with mental health problems. Alison wasĀ formerly theĀ president of the Association of Directors of Childrenās Services (ADCS)Ā and has been a strong voice of support for looked-afterĀ children and care leavers. Read more via Children & … Continue reading Former ADCS president to oversee development of mental health services for children in care
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Vulnerable looked-after children turned away from mental health treatment
The Education Committee's report has been released today. Young people are being turned away by mental health services and looked-after children face significant challenges in getting access to mental health support. The report notes thatĀ child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) are turning away vulnerable young people in care because they have not met the … Continue reading Vulnerable looked-after children turned away from mental health treatment
Fathers: seen but not heard?
Nice blog by Karen Reeve, Interim Director of Children's Services, Ā Swindon Council sourced via the ADCS website. The following extract draws attention to the important role of fathers and we've addedĀ relevantĀ publicationsĀ to the foot of this post. ExtractĀ from Karen's blog: One of the most poignant and perhaps impactful contributions of the day came from a young … Continue reading Fathers: seen but not heard?
ADCS president aims to improve public image of care and end āformulaicā social work
Dave Hill hasĀ used his inaugural speech as the new president of the Association of Directors of Childrenās Services to promise closer co-operation with adult service directors. āThere remains effectively an underclass of families often repeating intergenerational cycles of deprivation, lack of opportunity and poor outcomes and we need to focus harder and do better,ā he … Continue reading ADCS president aims to improve public image of care and end āformulaicā social work
Relationships Matter
Like this: The Relationships Matter Collective The Relationships Matter Collective has been facilitated by the Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services (IrissĀ ) and is a project definitely worth visiting via their terrific website. Learn more: Visit Iriss: here Visit the Relationships Matter website: here Read the story, which includes helpful links to various … Continue reading Relationships Matter
Featured Job: Independent Chair/IRO – Oxfordshire
Recruiter Name: Hazel Cringle, Oxfordshire County Council, Council Name & Address: Oxfordshire County Council. County Hall, New Road, Oxford OX1Ā 1ND Role being advertised: Independent Chair/IRO Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Not specified Location: Cowley, Oxford Closing date: 29 April 2016 Website or email address for more details: Independent Chair/Independent Reviewing Officer OCC2037960 Any additional info: We … Continue reading Featured Job: Independent Chair/IRO – Oxfordshire
Social work and radicalisation – addressing policy and practice dilemmas
Social workers and local authorities are increasingly being tasked with intervening and working with families in cases of suspected radicalisation and extremism. A free webinar session is being held on 25th April to help raise understanding of good practice in these situations, as well as the duties placed on professionals under the governmentās Prevent strategy. … Continue reading Social work and radicalisation – addressing policy and practice dilemmas
New care applications at an all-time high for the month of March
Applications for care orders have hit aĀ record high for the month of March. Statistics released by Cafcass show 12,741 care applications involving 21,666 children submittedĀ between April 2015 and March 2016. ItĀ represents a 14% increase on the 11,159 applications for 19,420 children made in 2014/15. In March 2016, Cafcass received 1,221 care applications ā up 14% … Continue reading New care applications at an all-time high for the month of March
Mental Capacity Act (MCA): e-Learning course
Published by SCIE: March 2016 | Free to use | Learning Management System compatible This resource provided by the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) explores the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including best interests decision-making, and how to support people to make their own decisions. Course modules Introducing the Mental Capacity Act Supporting people to … Continue reading Mental Capacity Act (MCA): e-Learning course
What do the governmentās innovation plans tell us about the future of childrenās services?
Social careās relationship with adolescents is in the limelight.Ā Issues facing children in care and care leavers are unique and areas the government wants to prioritise. The Department for Education has expressed a particular interest in providing a consistent approach to support across adolescence in care and leaving care.Ā It wants to fund new ways of … Continue reading What do the governmentās innovation plans tell us about the future of childrenās services?
