Examined from a legal perspective byĀ suesspiciousmindsĀ read in full here:Ā Foster to adopt ā two small but significantĀ issues Summary of the significant issues covered by suesspiciousminds "Question 1 āĀ when is the child āplacedā for adoption?" The Judge in this case confirmed that the child is not āplaced with adoptersā until the child is in a position to … Continue reading Foster to adopt – two small but significant issues
Today is the European Day on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse Sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children are still a tragic reality for all our societies. They areĀ serious violations of childrenās rights, and canĀ have long lasting and often detrimental consequences on a childās entire life.Ā Ā The objectives of the … Continue reading End Child Sex Abuse Day: 18 November
Children and Young People's Mental Health Provision The Youth Select Committee has published its report on 'Young People's Mental Health' today. The report calls for an end to the ācinderella serviceā in mental health provision for young people. The report, launched as part of Parliament Week,Ā concludes that mental health services for young people are critically … Continue reading Calling for an end to ‘cinderella service’
.@CoramBAAF@AdoptionUK@educationgovuk@IsabelleTrowler @FamilyFuturesUKI'm stepping back from adoption: https://t.co/rVA8h1JphS ā Sir Martin Narey (@martinnarey) November 17, 2015 A statement by Sir Martin Narey "About my stepping down from the ALB" //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js In 2010 as I prepared to retire from Barnardoās, and contemplated all the things I might do in retirement, I was asked by The Times to … Continue reading Adoption: Sir Martin Narey’s Resignation as Chair of the Leadership Board
Social worker criticised for flawed Re B-S assessment in care proceedings https://t.co/SlIhNSPrCR There are too many closed minds! ā Russ Martin (@iRussMartin) November 17, 2015 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js She also put too much emphasis on the report of a psychologist who did not know all of the evidence, rather than making her own assessment Read at … Continue reading Social worker criticised for flawed Re B-S assessment in care proceedings
The fall in placement orders is not a problem, but government rhetoric on adoption is? Excellent piece on different forms of permanency for children. Adoption is not the only option. https://t.co/Mu2c6aNdcu ā Claire Fenton-Glynn (@CFentonGlynn) November 16, 2015 Andy Elvin argues that a rise in special guardianship is not as big a problem … Continue reading Opinion on the fall in placement ordersĀ
Current practices, research and challenges Sussex University are putting on what's set to be a really interesting FREE event with a range of excellent speakers. It's an open event and can also be accessed remotely. 7th of Dec 15 - an event on #socialwork with #refugees and #asylumseekers with @uniofbrighton. Hope to see u there! … Continue reading Social work with refugees & asylum seekers
A Call for Evidence The Family Rights GroupĀ areĀ circulating a call for evidence to try and identify the approaches which local authorities are taking to working with younger parents (many of whom are care experienced or care leavers themselves). Responses can be given verbally or via email (with as much or as little detail as those … Continue reading NEW Young Parents Project
ru-ok? is a Brighton based service that works alongside under 18s whose lives are affected by substance misuse in Brighton & Hove. The serviceĀ offers free, confidential, expert advice and support. The service produces regular briefing notes for Brighton & Hove Children's Services and thisĀ latest one contains lots of helpful information that will be relevantĀ to our … Continue reading Substance misuse
Read the full article at source: Danielle Turney on Relationship-Based Social Work Also, forĀ take a look at this great youtube by Hilary Cottam. Youtube 'Relationship-based practice through the eyes of a social work': http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWbDROw2pU8 Other relevant publicationsĀ Lincoln, Helen (2015)Ā Relationship-based approach to social work Cooper, Andrew (2015)Ā Relationship based practice works ā the evidence Hammond, … Continue reading Relationship-Based Social Work
