Cafcass accused of diluting role of children's guardians
Cafcass has been accused of 'diluting' the role of children's guardians and minimising their legal obligations.
Nagalro, which is the professional association for Family Court Advisers, Children’s Guardians and Independent Social Workers, have accused Cafcass of disseminating inaccurate information on its website.
The association highlighted recent judgements which have reinforced their view that "children’s interests [...]
Guidance on care proceedings withdrawn following criticism
Guidance launched to improve working between social workers and guardians during care proceedings has been withdrawn following criticism.
Cafcass and the Association of Directors of Children’s Services produced guidance for social workers involved in care proceedings earlier this year “to strengthen the way in which social workers, IROs and children’s guardians work together in the [...]
