Here is a list of other articles tagged under the category Cafcass - Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service, who represent children in family court cases and make sure that children's voices are heard and decisions are taken in their best interests.
Cafcass introduces revised working arrangements following rise in private law cases
Cafcass has introduced some revised arrangements for managing unsustainable caseloads.
The process has been implemented in the Cafcass areas covering Birmingham, the Black Country, Shropshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire and Herefordshire family courts due to unsustainable pressures on the family justice system in the area.
Cafcass Chief Executive, Jacky Tiotto said: “I have said publicly before that any [...]
Private law cases rise by more than 40%
Private law cases involving contact disputes for children have risen dramatically by 42% in a year, according to figures published by Cafcass.
Private law demand is typically used to refer to applications made following a divorce or separation about the arrangements for children, such as where a child will live or with whom a child [...]
Cafcass launches NQSW programme
A three-year course for newly qualified social workers has been launched by Cafcass and is now open for applications.
Overseen by the Cafcass Social Work Academy, the programme enables NQSWs to develop their practice in a safe environment. Led by expert social workers, the course supports NQSW’s in their journey, enhance their expertise [...]
Ofsted introduces new approach to inspection of Cafcass
Ofsted is to introduce a new approach to inspecting the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service.
Shorter inspections will be carried out every three years using a ‘whole-system’ approach, with more contact in between each inspection. This fresh approach will bring Cafcass in line with Ofsted’s other inspections of children’s social care.
Yvette Stanley, Ofsted’s [...]
Care applications drop but proceedings duration hits six year high
The number of care applications made to Cafcass continues to fall, official statistics have revealed.
There were 1,000 care applications made in September 2019, down from 1,095 in August 2019. The 1,000 figure is also 5.8% lower than September 2018 when there were 1,062 care applications made.
So far this financial year since April 2019, [...]
Care applications drop further says Cafcass
The number of care applications made to Cafcass continues to fall, official statistics have revealed.
There were 1,000 care applications made in September 2019, down from 1,095 in August 2019. The 1,000 figure is also 5.8% lower than September 2018 when there were 1,062 care applications made.
So far this financial year since [...]
