Visit https://t.co/qIu4FolXUK to find out how you can make a read difference to the way we practice social work. pic.twitter.com/AjEGX1Adbm — AllKindsofBirmingham (@BCsocialcarejob) 2 December 2016 Welcoming Statement by Debbie Currie, Assistant Director, Child Protection, Performance & Partnership: 'I’d like to welcome you to this careers hub for the Child Protection Review and Independent Reviewing … Continue reading Featured post: Birmingham Children’s Services Career Hub for the Child Protection Review & Independent Reviewing Officer service
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Government to bar councils from opting out of child protection duties
Amendment to Children and Social Work Bill will remove list of 'core legal duties', including child protection and child in need provisions, from scope of controversial exemption clauses ... “We have listened very closely to the issues that have been raised and we want to continue to consult with those working in children’s social care … Continue reading Government to bar councils from opting out of child protection duties
Children’s minister: We will amend the Children and Social Work Bill
By Edward Timpson. First published in Community Care on December 5th 206. Edward Timpson sets out the government's plans for its children and social work reforms: [...] I have heard the concerns raised over the clauses on the power to innovate and today, in response to these concerns, I will tell the House that we plan to … Continue reading Children’s minister: We will amend the Children and Social Work Bill
Children and Social Work Bill: Commons 2nd Reading #CSWB
Children and Social Work Bill [HL] 99: analysis for Commons 2nd Reading Source: Commons Briefing papers CBP-7800 Authors: Tim Jarrett; Hannah Cromarty; Nerys Roberts; Douglas Pyper; Rachael Harker; Paul Bolton This paper analyses the Children and Social Work [HL] ahead of Commons Second Reading due on 5 December 2016. The Bill concerns children in care … Continue reading Children and Social Work Bill: Commons 2nd Reading #CSWB
Mental health checks for children entering care
Children entering the care system will be given mental health checks on a trial basis Speaking in parliament education minister Lord Nash announced last month that the Department for Education will test new approaches to mental health assessments for looked-after children. The trial will run in as many as 10 pilot areas in parallel to the considerations of … Continue reading Mental health checks for children entering care
Enabling more young parents to keep their children safely with them
Definitely worth a read you work with #young parents who are #careleavershttps://t.co/m1Q8rb5teg — nlcbf (@nlcbf) 23 June 2016 Research from the Young Parents Project Source: Family Rights Group and the Young Parents Project This project focuses upon young parents whose children are/have been subject of Children's Services intervention – whether as children in need, children deemed at risk or … Continue reading Enabling more young parents to keep their children safely with them
Decision Making. Do you have, Inattentional Blindness, Search Satisfaction and miss the Gorilla? – Chris Bolton
Blog post by: Chris Bolton Twitter: @whatsthepont A Question: In a typical workplace situation, what percentage of information available do you scan (use) to make decisions? Please use the scale below to indicate your answer: Your Answer? In the range 60-70% of available information? Up to 75%? (I’m a logical and rational person) MORE than 75%? (I … Continue reading Decision Making. Do you have, Inattentional Blindness, Search Satisfaction and miss the Gorilla? – Chris Bolton
‘Raising Our Voices on FGM’ #16DaysOfActivism
Published on 25 Nov 2016. By: Spirited Pictures Music by: Rasha. Track 'Hadada' from the album Sudaniyat. To mark the start of #16DaysOfActivism we launch our new short film 'Raising Our Voices on FGM' please share. https://t.co/3yPUSuOwZg — FORWARD UK (@FORWARDUK) November 25, 2016 To mark the start of #16DaysOfActivism FORWARD has launched this new short film … Continue reading ‘Raising Our Voices on FGM’ #16DaysOfActivism
Congrats! Social Work Awards 2016 – Storify
Congrats! Social Work Awards 2016 – Storify https://t.co/nx9dVOzLb1 pic.twitter.com/iS2dNcm01y — Sharon Martin (@SharonLMartin1) 26 November 2016 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Well done to Bianka Lang, Team Leader & Overall SW of the Year - Essex 🎉🌟🎉 pic.twitter.com/Q1D9d3Bptd — @GlosPSW (@GlosPSW) 25 November 2016 Here's our wonderful gold winners! #SWA16 ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/8ezpHS95db — Social Work Awards (@socialworkaward) November 25, 2016 … Continue reading Congrats! Social Work Awards 2016 – Storify
Multi-faith safeguarding hub – NSPCC
We have tools and guidance on how to approach safeguarding in faith communities https://t.co/Z9FtL6Hule #IFWeek pic.twitter.com/rEEVLwg2l7 — CASPAR NEWS (@NSPCCpro) 14 November 2016 How to protect children and young people within religious or faith settings: Sharing experiences within faiths or looking to other faiths can help everyone to develop and improve safeguarding practices. Please check … Continue reading Multi-faith safeguarding hub – NSPCC
