The NSPCC has published a report analysing data from their Turn the Page service, which supports children and young people aged 5-18 who display harmful sexual behaviour (HSB), looking at the characteristics of children and young people who display HSB using online and mobile channels. Findings from analysis of 275 cases and case file data … Continue reading Technology-assisted harmful sexual behaviour – NSPCC
The profile of Ofsted inspection outcomes suggests that there is a need for system-wide improvement in childrenās services. Understanding how best to enable and support that improvement has been the focus of research commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA), whichĀ sought to answer two central questions. What are the key enablers of (and barriers to) … Continue reading Improvement in Children’s Services
How hard would it be for someone to believe in and say the things we really need to hear? Things like āItās so hard to do what you do ā well done for doing it.ā Please make time to read, discuss and share this important and movingĀ open letterĀ with colleagues:Ā An open letter to all the professionals … Continue reading An open letter to all the professionals involved in our family life – The Potato Group
This is an updated post. First published 27.04.2017 Government adviser Sir Martin Narey has been appointed to jointly lead a national stocktake of foster care provision.Ā He will lead the stocktake alongside Mark Owers, a children and families social worker who has held a number of senior positions including chief executive of the Consortium of Voluntary … Continue reading In case you missed it: National Fostering Stocktake – Call for Evidence
First posted 28.04.17 Reforms set out within the Children and Social Work Bill have now become law. The Children and Social Work Act 2017 become an act of parliament after receiving Royal Assent on 27th April 2017. The Act enshrines in law a number of significant changes. Summary of key provisions The Act includes provision about: Corporate parenting and looked-after … Continue reading In case you missed it: Children and Social Work Act 2017
āItās the same thing ā itās that drive to have a bit more influenceā¦and the ability to have a chance to be listened to, and to speak up for vulnerable children and families.ā The new ADCSĀ President AlisonĀ Michalska talks about entering social work, becoming a manager, the frontline experiences that have sticked with her and theĀ four … Continue reading āI enjoyed being a social worker, but I needed more influenceā
Advert Introduction We are looking to appoint a full time highly motivated and experienced Team Manager to manage the independent chairs. The Chairs have a dual role with responsibility for chairing child protection conferences and undertaking the independent reviewing officer role. In addition the Regulation 44 Independent Visitor is also managed within the team. Director … Continue reading Team Manager Vacancy – Independent Chairs
Reforms set out within the Children and Social Work Bill have now become law.Ā The Children and Social Work Act 2017Ā become an act of parliament after receiving Royal Assent on 27th April 2017. The Act enshrines in law a numberĀ of significant changes. Summary of key provisions The ActĀ includes provision about: Corporate parenting and looked-after children: AĀ requirement … Continue reading Children and Social Work Act 2017
Refugees Welcome?Ā The Experience of New Refugees in the UK | APPG A new report by the All Party Parliamentary Group is calling for moreĀ tailored support from teachers and other school staff to meet the particular needs of child refugees: Many child refugees will have missed considerable parts of their formal education for a number of … Continue reading The experience of new refugees in the UK – Latest news
Government adviser Sir Martin Narey has been appointed to jointly lead a national stocktake of foster care provision.Ā He will lead the stocktake alongside Mark Owers, a children and families social worker who has held a number of senior positions including chief executive of the Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies. "The review will help us to … Continue reading Sir Martin Narey to lead fostering stocktake | Children & Young People Now
