A group of lawyers has produced guidance after identifying a number of councils not fully understanding the law around recording child protection meetings. The National IRO Managers Partnership hasĀ notified the Department for Education ofĀ the need for updates to theĀ IRO Handbook. We hope itĀ will be a priority for 2016. Read guidance by the Transparency Project (December … Continue reading Parents who record child protection meetings: what social workers need to know
Cafcass have introduced a DNA testing service asĀ an additional way toĀ help reach positive and stable arrangements for children and young people involved in proceedings more quickly. Knowing a child's paternity is anĀ important issue and every child has a right to know their origins. This testing service means that any doubts regarding paternity can now be … Continue reading Cafcass’ new DNA testing service
Serious Crime Act 2015 Duties under this Act make professionals' responsibilities absolutely clear: read more Mandatory reporting requirements: read more Youth-led website launched to end FGM A new website has been launched by teenagers to help educate other young people about FGM and what steps they can take to stop it. Everybodyās Business is a … Continue reading Female Genital Mutilation #ENDFGM
There are days when stories with perfect beginnings and perfect endings just donāt cut it at reading time- Ali Redford, author ofĀ The Boy Who Built a Wall Around Himself, wanted to write a book for her son that he wouldā¦ Continue reading ā Source: Capturing the darkness and the light in the lives of looked-after … Continue reading Capturing the darkness and the light in the lives of looked-after children
On the precipice of further austerity, councils are failing vulnerable children Author:Ā Donna Peach, University of Salford.Ā Originally published in: The Conversation Despite being formed as a means of protecting children, the ācare systemā has always failed too many of them. New figures released by Ofsted have highlighted the local authority departments that provide poor quality services … Continue reading On the precipice …
Improving outcomes for children and young people Matthew Brazier HMI, National Lead (Looked-after children) gaveĀ this helpful presentation atĀ a regional workshop for IROs on 5 December 2015. The presentation includes a briefĀ overview, descriptors of what constitutes a 'good' and some recurring themes:Ā 1. Independent reviewing officers: improving outcomes for children and young people Matthew Brazier … Continue reading Independent reviewing officers:
Recommended reading:Ā Strategic Briefing: Independent Reviewing Officers Extract: "TheĀ Children and Families Act 2014, a number of recent research projects and Serious Case Review (SCR) evidence all highlight themes that have implications for Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) services. This briefing explores the progress made to implement key messages from research in the increasingly uncertain and complex operation … Continue reading Strategic Briefing: Independent Reviewing Officers
Propel is a higher education website for care leavers, helping them to make an informed decision about HE and access the support they are entitled to. Propel is providedĀ byĀ The Who Cares? Trust, a voice for children in care. Worth taking a look at this great resource and spreading the word. Link: Propel
The Family Justice Council held its 9thĀ Annual Debate and panel discussion on Tuesday 24 November 2015. The topic for this yearās debate was adoption. The motion read: āAdoption without parental consent is wrong in principleā The event was chaired by theĀ Rt. Hon. Sir James Munby,Ā President of the Family Division of the High Court, and Chairman … Continue reading āAdoption without parental consent is wrong in principleā
http:// 'Need greater focus on progress over time' #EducationInCare pic.twitter.com/fmcdS8op8E ā ReesCentre (@ReesCentre) November 30, 2015 Recommended reading Great piece of research worth reading. This research helpfully challenges some of the negative narratives about the impact of care for Children Looked After (CLA). Executive Summary available onĀ pages 4-7. Download at source here:Ā The Educational Progress of … Continue reading New research: The Educational Progress of Looked After Children
