An ICPCC is a meeting called by Social Services (the Local Authority) to determine whether the child in question can […]
An Expert is ‘a person who provides expert evidence for use in proceedings.’ Experts can include independent social workers, consultant […]
Under section 34(1) Children Act 1989 the local authority (social services) must allow the child in foster care reasonable contact […]
When Social Worker’s are concerned about the welfare of a child they may invite parents to a Public Law Outline […]
When Social Worker’s are concerned about the welfare of a child they may invite parents to a Public Law Outline […]
FHDRA stands for ‘First Hearing and Dispute Resolution Appointment’ – and is quite a mouthful just to say. For many […]
Section 20 (S20) essentially sets out the obligations on a local authority to provide accommodation for a child that has […]
When Social Worker’s are concerned about the welfare of a child they may invite parents to a Public Law Outline […]
CAFCASS (Children and Families Court Advisory Support Service) has recently reported seeing a large number of new cases involving applications […]
Many viewers will have been gripped by the recent Eastenders storyline involving a family and their contact with social services. […]
