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Tag: #Safeguarding
Childrenās Commissioner demands clarity on councilsā duties
By: Dominic Brady 10 Sep 18 In Public Finance Thousands of children could miss out on care unless the government clarifies what councils must legally provide as they cut services, the Childrenās Commissioner has told Public Finance. With some councils stripping services to a bare minimum, Anne Longfield has warned they might not fully understand their statutory … Continue reading Childrenās Commissioner demands clarity on councilsā duties
Minister responds to concerns about ‘myth-busting’ guide
Nadhim Zahawi has responded to the joint letter co-ordinated by Carolyn Willow, Director of Article 39. The Minister is not withdrawing the guide but states it does not alter existing statutory guidance or legislation. https://twitter.com/nadhimzahawi/status/1039088876785229825 Signatories to the joint letter are now considering next steps.
#carecrisisreview
"[...] we care about families. We care about people being able to help themselves. We believe in helping people to help themselves, but we are not doing that. We are simply saying, "The state will take care of this, because you have failed as a parent." What message does that send about our vision of … Continue reading #carecrisisreview
Westminster Hall Debate on findings of the Care Crisis Review House of Commons – 5 September 2018
The increase in care applications highlighted by the Care Crisis review is alarming. However, it must be set within the wider context of rising demand and pressure across the childrenās social care system, which illustrates the growing number of children and families who now rely on state support. Read at source: Westminster Hall Debate on findings … Continue reading Westminster Hall Debate on findings of the Care Crisis Review House of Commons – 5 September 2018
Good read: ‘Transitional safeguarding from adolescence to adulthood’ | Dez Holmes
Safeguarding is a field where traditional notions of childhood and adulthood have prevailed but Dez Holmes reminds us that 'there is much to learn from evolving practice in other areas ā such as SEND, mental health, care leaving services, and developments in the youth justice system where transitions have been a major focus'. Read the … Continue reading Good read: ‘Transitional safeguarding from adolescence to adulthood’ | Dez Holmes
The role of the Independent Reviewing Officer
Author:Ā DAVIS SIMMONDS & DONAGHEY SOLICITORS FirstĀ posted on their website:Ā 12 Mar, 2018 THE ROLE OF THE INDEPENDENT REVIEWING OFFICER Our most senior family judge, Sir James Munby once said: āIf the State is to justify removing children from their parents it can only be on the basis that the State is going to provide a better … Continue reading The role of the Independent Reviewing Officer
The worsening financial situation in children’s services
Stuart Gallimore, ADCS President, Ā is calling for more funding for children's services or a "statement of intent" from government that more will be coming ... ADCS president Stuart Gallimore told CYP Now he has been left frustrated by a lack of action by government to address the mounting financial crisis facing children's social care. Gallimore … Continue reading The worsening financial situation in children’s services
Updated advice issued on information sharing for people who provide safeguarding services to children, young people, parents and carers.
The Department for Education has recently issued updated advice. This advice replaces āInformation sharing: advice for practitioners providing safeguarding services (2015)ā. ItĀ is for practitioners and senior managers - to help you to decide when and how to share personal information legally and professionally. It includes information about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - highlighting … Continue reading Updated advice issued on information sharing for people who provide safeguarding services to children, young people, parents and carers.
Court of Appeal – Human Trafficking
Home Office wrongly detained child victim of trafficking then released with no arrangements or protection from trafficking and risk of other violations despite solicitor intervention. The child immediately disappeared.Ā This appeal case brought by the Equality and Human Rights Commission found that theĀ Secretary of State acted in breach of her duty under article 4 of … Continue reading Court of Appeal – Human Trafficking
