Ministry of Justice launches review into how the Family Courts balances child safety
18th November 2020On 9 November 2020, the Ministry of Justice announced that it would be launching a review into how the Family […]
Only 5% of vulnerable children are going to school despite having places
22nd April 2020Last night, BBC Newsnight reported that only 5% of vulnerable children are going to school despite having places. There are […]
Categories: Children Law and Social Services Intervention, Coronavirus
Social Services are involved with my children but I find attending meetings and court difficult. Could I have an advocate to help me?
12th February 2020Extra support is available for parents who have learning difficulties. There are a number of local organisations who can […]
Categories: Children, Children Law and Social Services Intervention
What is an Initial Child Protection Case Conference (ICPCC)?
16th October 2019An ICPCC is a meeting called by Social Services (the Local Authority) to determine whether the child in question can […]
Categories: Children Law and Social Services Intervention
What is a Part 25 Expert in family proceedings?
10th July 2019An Expert is ‘a person who provides expert evidence for use in proceedings.’ Experts can include independent social workers, consultant […]
Who can have contact with a child in foster care?
24th April 2019Under section 34(1) Children Act 1989 the local authority (social services) must allow the child in foster care reasonable contact […]
Categories: Children Law and Social Services Intervention
What is a Public Law Outline (PLO) meeting?
8th February 2019When Social Worker’s are concerned about the welfare of a child they may invite parents to a Public Law Outline […]
Categories: Children Law and Social Services Intervention
What is a Public Law Outline (PLO) meeting?
30th May 2018When Social Worker’s are concerned about the welfare of a child they may invite parents to a Public Law Outline […]
Categories: Children Law and Social Services Intervention
What to expect at a FHDRA (First Hearing and Dispute Resolution Appointment)
22nd May 2018FHDRA stands for ‘First Hearing and Dispute Resolution Appointment’ – and is quite a mouthful just to say. For many […]
What is the purpose of the Section 20 Children Act 1989?
21st March 2018Section 20 (S20) essentially sets out the obligations on a local authority to provide accommodation for a child that has […]
