ENGLAND – Arrangements for the inspection of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass)

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This is a consultation document on proposals for the inspection of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service. This invites your views on our proposals for the new inspection arrangements which will come into effect from September 2013.

Ofsted seeks the widest possible range of views from those who have an interest in or expertise relating to the Cafcass role in the family court, so that the inspection arrangements take proper account of the needs and circumstances of all interested parties. Above all, the arrangements must assure the quality of services and the best possible outcomes for children who are subject to both private and public law proceedings in the family court.

The closing date for the consultation is 12 March 2013.

If you would like a version of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231 or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

Consultation document for adults

The consultation document is available in two formats:

• the Word version of the questionnaire can be filled in by hand or on your computer
• the PDF version of the questionnaire can be filled in by hand.

You can also download the consultation document in any format and then complete the online questionnaire (this link opens in a new window).

Consultation document for children and young people

Have your say on how we inspect the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) in future is available as:

• a Word version of the questionnaire that can be filled in by hand or on your computer
• a PDF version of the questionnaire that can be filled in by hand.

You can also download Have your say on how we inspect the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) in future and then complete the online questionnaire (this link opens in a new window).

Available downloads

SOURCE: Ofsted