Call for better court protection of social workers
Social workers whose names are mentioned in court could be forced to quit because of being “publicly pilloried”, a new report has warned. Unison called on employers to offer more
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LSCB’s report criticises partner remit and funding shortfall
Government must ensure local safeguarding children boards (LSCBs) have a realistic remit of responsibility and are funded fairly by all agencies, leading local government figures said today. LSCBs bring together
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Social Services handling of baby case ‘fundamentally flawed’
Local authority social services bosses have come under fire from a family court judge over the way they dealt with the parents of a 10-month-old boy. Judge Mary Lazarus has
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Councils warn further cuts would impact on young unemployed
Services aimed at helping jobless teenagers could suffer if councils face further funding cuts without substantial reform, local authorities have warned. A Local Government Association (LGA) survey of town halls
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Aberdeen City Council to implement Reclaiming Social Work model
Aberdeen City Council has launched a £3million overhaul of social work services that will cut down on red tape and allow staff to spend more time with families. The local
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Webwatch: Children’s social care law in Wales
Cardiff University has launched a free website resource for Children’s social care law in Wales, aimed at social workers and other practitioners who deal with children and their families. The
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Judge concern at ‘adequacy of protection’ in Brighton toddler case
A family court judge has raised concerns about the “adequacy of protection” given to a two-year-old boy being monitored by social services staff. Judge Claire Jakens said a “worrying pattern”
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New BBC documentary to showcase fostering in Dorset
A new national BBC series is putting the spotlight on foster carers in Dorset, at a time when more vulnerable children than ever need a loving home. BBC Documentaries has
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Report: Cafcass care demand statistics by local authority – April
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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Judge attacks social service department over abuse claims
Social services bosses have been criticised by a family court judge after a man was accused of physically abusing his son. Judge Stephen Wildblood said staff at Somerset County Council
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