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ADCS and LGA says mandatory reporting will not improve outcomes

10/10/2016
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Mandatory reporting systems in social work will neither provide greater protection for children and young people nor lead to better outcomes.

This is the stark warning from the Association of Directors of Children’s Services and the Local Government Association in a joint statement opposing the introduction of mandatory reporting or a duty to act.

The government [...]

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Social worker named as shadow children’s minister

10/10/2016
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A former child protection social worker has become the shadow minister for children and families, the Labour Party has announced.

Leader of the Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn announced the appointment of 21 MPs to the Labour frontbench and confirmed that Emma Lewell-Buck MP has been appointed as the shadow minister for children and families.

Lewell-Buck studied politics [...]

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Fostering inquiry launched by MPs

07/10/2016
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An inquiry into fostering in England has been launched by the Education Select Committee.

The committee, chaired by Neil Carmichael MP, will examine a range of issues around fostering including the recruitment and retention of foster carers and foster care for children with challenging needs.

Neil Carmichael, Chair of the Education Committee, said: “Fostering is a [...]

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Qualification for social work support staff launched in Wales

05/10/2016
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A new qualification for social work support staff has been launched in Wales.

The Care Council for Wales has commissioned The Open University to work in partnership with the Council and local authorities to deliver a pilot Social Services Practitioner Programme.

Under the programme, practitioners will become qualified to deliver a range of support services from advice [...]

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Court ruling ‘confusion’ triggers first fall in adoptions for five years

04/10/2016
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Adoption campaigners say drop reflects impact of Re B and Re B-S rulings on practice and decision-making

The number of children adopted in England has dropped for the first time in five years, with experts attributing the fall to “confusion” surrounding two landmark court rulings.

Government figures published today revealed 4,690 looked-after children were adopted in [...]

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Family court case duration falls to all time low

04/10/2016
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The average length of time taken for family court cases has fallen to a record low according to the latest family court statistics.

A 26-week time limit for family court cases was introduced in the Children and Families Act 2014. Figures show that the length of cases has been reduced from 50 weeks in 2011 [...]

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