December 2017 Blog Posts (193)

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Concern over adopter numbers as figures show ‘no continued decline’ in adoptions

http://www.communitycare.co.uk/2017/12/07/concern-adopter-numbers-figures-show-continued-decline-adoptions/

Added by Alison J Stevens on December 7, 2017 at 12:30 — No Comments

Financial Remedies Courts should lead to ‘greater predictability’

https://www.familylaw.co.uk/news_and_comment/financial-remedies-courts-should-lead-to-greater-predictability#.WiknVFVl_IV

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The fall in adopter recruitment since Re B and Re B-S has been unnecessary, now progress is at risk

http://www.communitycare.co.uk/2017/12/07/fall-adopter-recruitment-since-re-b-unnecessary-now-progress-risk/

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Justice minister pours cold water on growing calls to fund early legal advice

https://www.legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/justice-minister-pours-cold-water-growing-calls-fund-early-legal-advice

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Charities criticise foster care exclusion from free childcare policy

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/nov/08/charities-criticise-foster-care-exclusion-from-free-childcare-policy?CMP=ema-1695&CMP=…

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Guidance on the use of S.28 Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999; Pre-recording of cross-examination and re-examination for witnesses captured by S.17(4) YJCEA 1999

https://www.judiciary.gov.uk/publications/guidance-on-the-use-of-s-28-youth-justice-and-criminal-evidence-act-1999-pre-recording-of-cross-examination-and-re-examination-for-witnesses-captured-by-s-174-yjcea-1999/…

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More legal aid support for victims of domestic violence, pledged by MoJ

http://www.familylawweek.co.uk/site.aspx?i=ed183434

Added by Alison J Stevens on December 6, 2017 at 16:30 — No Comments

£1bn funding shortfall may force UK care homes to close, says watchdog

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/nov/30/funding-shortfall-uk-care-homes-close-watchdog?CMP=ema-1696&CMP=

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Muslim foster parents: ‘We'd never had a Christmas tree - it made them so happy’

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/dec/03/muslim-foster-parents-it-has-been-such-a-blessing?CMP=ema-1696&CMP=

Due to this being a very saw point i will not be commenting.

But all i will say is that i know of Muslim Families in the UK, who even put Christmas trees up, and buy their children presents.

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Social care green paper can deliver if it sees the bigger picture

https://www.theguardian.com/social-care-network/2017/dec/01/social-care-green-paper-bigger-picture?CMP=ema-1696&CMP=…

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Austerity's effects are driving social workers to tears – it's why we must protest

https://www.theguardian.com/social-care-network/social-life-blog/2017/nov/29/austerity-social-workers-protest?CMP=ema-1696&CMP=

I am going to forward this Freedom of Information Request to every LA in the UK.

CARE proceedings due TO GOVERNMENT Austerity…

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Survivor keeps pressure on Archbishop to bring in mandatory reporting of abuse

https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2017/8-december/news/uk/survivor-keeps-pressure-on-archbishop-to-bring-in-mandatory-reporting-of-abuse…

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Foster carers should not need worker status to get support and protection

https://www.theguardian.com/social-care-network/2017/nov/30/foster-carers-worker-status-support-protection?CMP=share_btn_tw

It is the Kincarers that also need more help and support as well.

Private Foster Care agencies pay their Carers up to £500 a month per child.

Grandparents that take on a Special guardianship role are left to…

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Health visitors fear for children's safety due to rising caseloads

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DfE scales back social work accreditation introduction

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In the December edition of CYP Now: PSHE education; local safeguarding; and mental health support for children in care

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Reception classes fail one in three children, Ofsted finds

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Social mobility board quits in protest at 'lack of government action'

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Careers Strategy prioritises support for vulnerable and disadvantaged children

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CARE PROCEEDINGS AND ADOPTION DUE TO GOVERNMENT AUSTERITY

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/care_proceedings_due_to_governme

Added by Alison J Stevens on December 4, 2017 at 22:18 — No Comments

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