Local authority childrenās services judged inadequate: examples of common weaknesses These powerpoint slides give a summary of common weaknesses in local authorities that were judged inadequate in the inspections, between January and May 2015, under the single inspection framework:Ā Common weaknesses in local authorities judged inadequate under the single inspection framework: a summary See Ofsted'sĀ summary of … Continue reading Ofsted: examples of common weaknesses
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Section 20 arrangements shake-up expected for social workers following Munby guidance
Latest ruling from family courts chief could be as influential for practice with voluntary care arrangements as Re B-s has been in adoption. Section 20 guidance for social workers 'Munbyās guidance for social workers as set out in the Re N judgment: ā Where possible, the agreement of a parent to a section 20 … Continue reading Section 20 arrangements shake-up expected for social workers following Munby guidance
Parents’ voices & their experience of services
http:// Register now. Speakers incl @KarenBUoM on mothers whose children are removed & @WomenCentreCK Mothers Apart Project. https://t.co/xvZ4T8orUx ā Cathy Ashley (@CathyAshley) November 21, 2015 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Parents, practitioners, managers. Book a place on the FREE 'Parents' voices' conf 2nd Dec https://t.co/m2u5UNj3NQ pic.twitter.com/EwC4fe0ark ā YourFamilyYourVoice (@yrfamilyyrvoice) November 17, 2015 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
Childrenās services could be hit by deprivation of liberty burden after High Court ruling
http:// Childrenās services could be hit by deprivation of liberty burden after High Court ruling https://t.co/9WxjDE3LGh ā Community Care (@CommunityCare) November 19, 2015 "Local authorities must consider whether looked-after children are being deprived of their liberty, but they cannot consent to the deprivation without applying to the High Court, a judge has confirmed." Read … Continue reading Childrenās services could be hit by deprivation of liberty burden after High Court ruling
Isabelle Trowler: Knowledge and skills statements
http:// Knowledge and skills statements for Practice Supervisors & Practice Leaders published - Publications - GOV.UK https://t.co/eiZV19Tt80 ā Isabelle Trowler (@IsabelleTrowler) November 19, 2015 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js This statement of knowledge and skills provides the basis for accrediting Practice Supervisors in child and family social work: GOV.UK (2015) Knowledge and skills statements for practice leaders and practice … Continue reading Isabelle Trowler: Knowledge and skills statements
Safeguarding chairās fear for childrenās servicesā following spending review
David Jones, chair of the Independent Association of Local Safeguarding Children Board chairs, said it is an unpredictable time for children's services with the spending review looming Read more at source: Safeguarding chairās fear for childrenās servicesā following spending review
IRO Manager Job Opportunity
Recruiter Name: Tom Holmwood Council Name & Address: Surrey County Council County Hall, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2DW Role being advertised:Ā Service Coordinator ā Childrenās Independent Reviewing Service Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full-time Location: Fairmount House, Bull hill, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7AH Contact for further information. Email: Fairmount House, Bull hill, Leatherhead, Surrey … Continue reading IRO Manager Job Opportunity
Foster to adopt – two small but significant issues
Examined from a legal perspective byĀ suesspiciousmindsĀ read in full here:Ā Foster to adopt ā two small but significantĀ issues Summary of the significant issues covered by suesspiciousminds "Question 1 āĀ when is the child āplacedā for adoption?" The Judge in this case confirmed that the child is not āplaced with adoptersā until the child is in a position to … Continue reading Foster to adopt – two small but significant issues
End Child Sex Abuse Day: 18 November
Today is the European Day on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse Sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children are still a tragic reality for all our societies. They areĀ serious violations of childrenās rights, and canĀ have long lasting and often detrimental consequences on a childās entire life.Ā Ā The objectives of the … Continue reading End Child Sex Abuse Day: 18 November
Calling for an end to ‘cinderella service’
Children and Young People's Mental Health Provision The Youth Select Committee has published its report on 'Young People's Mental Health' today. The report calls for an end to the ācinderella serviceā in mental health provision for young people. The report, launched as part of Parliament Week,Ā concludes that mental health services for young people are critically … Continue reading Calling for an end to ‘cinderella service’
