Only 5% of vulnerable children are going to school despite having places

22nd April 2020

Last night, BBC Newsnight reported that only 5% of vulnerable children are going to school despite having places. There are […]

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 2020

Extra support is available for parents who have learning difficulties. There are a number of local organisations who can […]

16th October 2019

An ICPCC is a meeting called by Social Services (the Local Authority) to determine whether the child in question can […]

10th July 2019

An Expert is ‘a person who provides expert evidence for use in proceedings.’ Experts can include independent social workers, consultant […]

24th April 2019

Under section 34(1) Children Act 1989 the local authority (social services) must allow the child in foster care reasonable contact […]

8th February 2019

When Social Worker’s are concerned about the welfare of a child they may invite parents to a Public Law Outline […]

30th May 2018

When Social Worker’s are concerned about the welfare of a child they may invite parents to a Public Law Outline […]

22nd May 2018

FHDRA stands for ‘First Hearing and Dispute Resolution Appointment’ – and is quite a mouthful just to say. For many […]

21st March 2018

Section 20 (S20) essentially sets out the obligations on a local authority to provide accommodation for a child that has […]

25th January 2018

When Social Worker’s are concerned about the welfare of a child they may invite parents to a Public Law Outline […]