Library updates

The LibraryĀ section of the National IRO Manager website All information contained on this site has been prepared with all due care and every effort is made to provide updated information regularly. However the partnership does not warrant or represent that the information is free from errors or omission. Whilst the information is considered to be … Continue reading Library updates

Human Trafficking and Slavery

Modern Slavery Act 2015 Since November 2015 allĀ public authorities including the police, local authorities and the National Crime Agency, have beenĀ required to notify the government where they have reasonable grounds to believe that a person may be a victim of slavery or human trafficking. The duties of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 apply to the … Continue reading Human Trafficking and Slavery

New in the Library

NewĀ articles have been added to ourĀ Library. Check out the following sections and thank you so much to all the Authors for sharing their publications. Care We are grateful toĀ Jameel HadiĀ Lecturer in Social Work, University of Salford for this article.Ā Jameel is a member of The National Association of Youth Justice and The Howard League. In February … Continue reading New in the Library

“I cannot even begin to describe how misleading, and therefore how irresponsible, this headline is” #familylaw

I cannot even begin to describe how misleading, and therefore how irresponsible, this headline is #familylaw https://t.co/jPELqP5yrS — Alison Burge (@AlisonJBurge) January 19, 2016 The headline 'Four-year-old boy will be taken away from parents with learning difficulties because social workers say he’s ā€˜not getting the cuddles he needs’ Ruling by Sir James Munby, President of … Continue reading “I cannot even begin to describe how misleading, and therefore how irresponsible, this headline is” #familylaw

Children’s social work reform

The governmentĀ has set out its strategy for social work reform.Ā Read more here: Children’s social care reform: a vision for change:Ā Department for Education -Ā Policy Paper Children's social work reform inquiry launched: Commons Select Committee Nicky Morgan unveils plans to transform children's social work: Press release Some wider comments and discussion ADCS Response to Government Announcements: Statement … Continue reading Children’s social work reform

Restorative practice in Leeds – The IRO service and the improvement journey

Read the full story: Leeds Restorative Practice

Acts of love – Social Workers are my Hero’s.

Had to share this nourishing readĀ about social work by published Author JennyĀ Molloy. Do share it and take a look at her books below: About published Author Jenny Molloy - recommended good reads Jenny is well known and highly regarded as a passionate, care experienced and published Author of Neglected, Hackney Child and Tainted Love. Her … Continue reading Acts of love – Social Workers are my Hero’s.

What does David Cameron’s improvement agenda mean for children’s social care?

When and how will the government intervene in children's services, and is privatisation part of David Cameron's agenda? Read more here:Ā Community CareĀ  Read theĀ full article: What does David Cameron’s improvement agenda mean for children’s social care?

Law will be changed to increase adoptions, government announces

Education secretary Nicky Morgan has today unveiled new measures to prioritise permanence and therapeutic care in placement decisions for vulnerable children. ā€œEvery single day a child spends waiting in care is a further delay to a life full of love and stability – and this simply isn’t good enough. We have a responsibility to transform … Continue reading Law will be changed to increase adoptions, government announces

What children told Ofsted about their experiences of being in care

  Each year Ofsted asks children and young people, parents, carers, foster carers, adopters, staff and other professionals for their views about children’s social care services. For the 2015 questionnaires there are 2 slide presentations and a spreadsheet with the numbers of responses to the questions. The material is also availableĀ in PDF format. These resources … Continue reading What children told Ofsted about their experiences of being in care