Local authority lawyers need to get involved earlier – advising and assisting their social work clients – than is often the case, the President of the Family Division has argued. In his second View from the President’s Chambers, Sir James Munby added that a “properly organised legal planning meeting is invaluable – indeed, the key …
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May 26
UK – First ever chief social worker for children and fast-track training to lead social work reform
Organisations: Department for Education and National College for Teaching and Leadership. Published: 17 May 2013. Policy: Supporting social workers to provide help and protection to children. Minister: The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP. Education Secretary Michael Gove today announced the appointment of a children’s chief social worker and new training for top graduates. …
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Apr 20
ENGLAND – Judge criticises social workers for not challenging police
Social workers have been forced to re-assess a case after the appeal court found they were at fault for not challenging police officers enough. Social workers have been forced to re-assess a case after the appeal court found they were at fault for not challenging police officers enough. While conducting a child protection core assessment, …
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Mar 23
ENGLAND – Majority of councils have a principal social worker in place
More than two thirds of local authority children’s services have appointed a principal social worker as recommended in the Munro review two years ago. Principal social workers were recommended in the Munro review. Image: Arlen Connelly/posed by models A survey by The College of Social Work (TCSW) found that 70 per cent of …
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