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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 2018In this article solicitor Carrie Laws explains the purpose of the Section 20 Children Act 1989 and the obligations of […]