Tag: socialwork

Isabelle Trowler on practice, professionalism and private influence in social work

by National IRO Managers Partnership (NIROMP), posted in Good practice / Performance / Improvement, News, Policy, Guidance & Law

GreatĀ article byĀ Community Care: Isabelle Trowler on practice, professionalism and private influence in social workĀ  The Children and Social Work Bill allows government to ā€˜exemptā€™ some childrenā€™s services from certain statutory duties. Isabelle TrowlerĀ was recently interviewed by Community Care aboutĀ herĀ take on the reforms, her response to some of the concerns these have generatedĀ and theĀ opportunities available toĀ authorities … Continue reading Isabelle Trowler on practice, professionalism and private influence in social work

Work with Sexually Exploited Young People

by National IRO Managers Partnership (NIROMP), posted in News, Safeguarding

Mitigating Harm: Work with Sexually Exploited Young People ThisĀ aĀ good read:Ā Mitigating Harm: Considering Harm Reduction Principles in Work with Sexually Exploited Young People Hickle 2015 Children & Society Wiley Online Library Consideration is given toĀ how principles of harm reductionĀ andĀ a public health approach to engage adults and young people in help-seeking behaviours, can be considered as part … Continue reading Work with Sexually Exploited Young People

ā€˜Social workers are in the spotlight: can we harness the attention for good?ā€™

by National IRO Managers Partnership (NIROMP), posted in News

Our profession, particularly child protection, is under intense scrutiny from media and government. How we respond will be crucial, writes Social Work Tutor. "We are entering what feels like a pivotal time for social work practice. We have a prime minister who is taking an active interest in our profession. Whether you agree with his … Continue reading ā€˜Social workers are in the spotlight: can we harness the attention for good?ā€™

Children and Social Work Bill

by National IRO Managers Partnership (NIROMP), posted in Care / Permanence, News, Policy, Guidance & Law

  The Children and Social Work Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 19 May and will have a second reading on 14th JuneĀ 2016. This is an important Bill. Read and follow progress of the Bill: here You can download the Children and Social Work Bill: here The Queen's Speech briefing note, published … Continue reading Children and Social Work Bill

Isabelle Trowler & Edward Timpson questioned on Governmentā€™s social work reform

by National IRO Managers Partnership (NIROMP), posted in Good practice / Performance / Improvement

Our witnesses this morning are @IsabelleTrowler (9.30) and @edwardtimpson (10.30) on social work reform. Watch live: https://t.co/OGY3QjQKZe ā€” Education Committee (@CommonsEd) May 4, 2016 Appearing before the education select committee yesterday, Isabelle Trowler explained whyĀ she is keen forĀ lasting structural reform combined with professional development. Watch the session: here Isabelle told the committee: We are in … Continue reading Isabelle Trowler & Edward Timpson questioned on Governmentā€™s social work reform

The Munro Review – What’s changed and where next? #socialwork

by National IRO Managers Partnership (NIROMP), posted in Good practice / Performance / Improvement, News

Professor Eileen Munro CBE is a leading social work academic and author of the influentialĀ Ā Munro review into Child Protection. She recently delivered a seminar for the social work training scheme Frontline. ā€œThis is a really exciting time to be in social work despite the funding cuts. We have this chance that we must try and … Continue reading The Munro Review – What’s changed and where next? #socialwork

How to do better for children and families across the country

by National IRO Managers Partnership (NIROMP), posted in Policy, Guidance & Law

"Rethinking Childrenā€™s Services Fit for the Future?" Worth making time to read this excellent collection of essays, exploring new perspectives on how to do better for children and families across the country in the context of increased demand and reduced funding. The report published by Catch22 and the National Childrenā€™s Bureau (NCB).ā€˜Rethinking Childrenā€™s Services: Fit … Continue reading How to do better for children and families across the country

Relationships and resilience

by National IRO Managers Partnership (NIROMP), posted in News

Dr Yvon GuestĀ isĀ a resilience worker, an activist, counsellor, trainer and researcher. HerĀ blog is intended as a resource for everyone interested in issues that affect looked after children, care leavers and care experienced adults. Worth following Yvon. Here's an extract from one of her blogs: Extract 'Relationships with friends, teachers, mentors, carers, partners and in-laws have … Continue reading Relationships and resilience

Former ADCS president to oversee development of mental health services for children in care

by National IRO Managers Partnership (NIROMP), posted in News

  WelcomeĀ news: Alison Oā€™Sullivan has been appointed to co-chair an expert group to oversee attempts to boost support for children in care with mental health problems. Alison wasĀ formerly theĀ president of the Association of Directors of Childrenā€™s Services (ADCS)Ā and has been a strong voice of support for looked-afterĀ children and care leavers. Read more via Children & … Continue reading Former ADCS president to oversee development of mental health services for children in care

Vulnerable looked-after children turned away from mental health treatment

by National IRO Managers Partnership (NIROMP), posted in News

The Education Committee's report has been released today. Young people are being turned away by mental health services and looked-after children face significant challenges in getting access to mental health support. The report notes thatĀ child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) are turning away vulnerable young people in care because they have not met the … Continue reading Vulnerable looked-after children turned away from mental health treatment