Improvement required at Luton children's services says Ofsted
Improvement is needed at Luton children's services, a focused visit of the authority by Ofsted has found.
The quality of social work practice and performance is too variable, and improving consistency remains a challenge, the focused visit which looked at the local authority’s arrangements for children in care, including disabled children, found.
"Social workers strive to help [...]
DfE consults on regulation of children's homes workforce
The Department for Education is consulting on whether to regulate the children's home workforce.
The DfE is making a call for evidence welcoming views on establishing professional registration for roles in children’s homes and existing approaches to regulating the children’s homes workforce.
The call for evidence comes in response to a recommendation made by the Independent Inquiry [...]
26 week cap on care proceedings may be extended in certain situations regarding special guardianship, new guidance states
The 26 week time limit for care proceedings may be extended where possible carers for special guardianship orders are identified late in the proceedings, new guidance has stated.
The Family Justice Council has published interim guidance, with the approval of the Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division, in response to some of the issues [...]
Interview with Cathy Ashley, chief executive of Family Rights Group
With the 30th anniversary of The Children Act 1989 looming, Cathy Ashley discusses Family Rights Group (FRG); set to mark the occasion with a summer event to commemorate the principles and values behind the momentous legislation.
With the 30th anniversary of The Children Act 1989 looming, Family Rights Group (FRG) is set to mark the [...]
Thirty Years of the Children Act – Some Thoughts
Thirty Years of the Children Act – Some Thoughts:
A qualified social worker for 38yrs and a senior manager for the last 20. Over the last 10 years, I have worked mostly in authorities in intervention. I have chaired Improvement Boards and LSCBs and currently chairing the new multi-agency safeguarding arrangements in Wiltshire. I [...]
Ofsted reports published during May
A summary of the Ofsted reports of children's services inspections published during May.
Social workers supported well at RichmondSocial workers are supported and supervised regularly at Richmond upon Thames children’s services, Ofsted said.
In a focused visit of the authority which looked at the local authority’s arrangements for children who need help and protection, inspectors found [...]
