Statistics released by Cafcass, the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service, show that in April 2015 Cafcass received a total of 946 care applications, representing a 18% increase
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A nursery in Stirling has been given top marks by inspectors for the second inspection in a row. Inspectors from the Care Inspectorate graded Arnprior Nursery as “excellent” across all
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The Duchess of Cambridge has lent her support to a campaign to raise awareness about the 49,000 children in the UK living with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Kate said “every
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The Scottish Association of Social Workers (SASW) have announced plans to set up a Children and Families Social Work Forum to add to their current forums for Criminal Justice, MHO
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A new report from the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) has found significant improvements in Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council’s (NPTCBC’s) Children’s Services meaning that a Serious Concerns Protocol
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Ten seemingly respectable people – including six women – subjected young children to sexual and physical abuse over more than a decade, prosecutors have told a court. Much of the
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The Care Council for Wales has issued new guidance for registered workers in residential child care. ‘The Residential Child Care Worker’ describes what is expected of residential child care workers
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Two City of Edinburgh Council social workers have had their contempt of court conviction quashed by a judgment from the Court of Session on Friday. The pair, referred to AB
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This Department of Health (DH) advice is for anyone who comes into contact with children and families while working, including: social care practitioners health practitioners early years
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The Duchess of Cambridge has urged parents, teachers and healthcare workers to give child mental health the “focus it requires”. In a message to the Times, Kate welcomed steps to
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