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. […]

The terms of section 20 of the Children Act 1989 put the onus on the Local Authority to provide accommodation […]