A guide to the legal framework and case law governing local authorities' duties to young people leaving care in England and Wales, including explanations of the 'eligible', 'relevant' and 'former relevant' categories, and the role of personal advisers/advisors and pathway plans.
We discuss the social work role in working with girls and women affected by female genital mutilation (FGM) and safeguarding children at risk. Our guests bring practice and research perspectives to support practitioners’ knowledge and confidence to work in a relationship-based, anti-oppressive, anti-racist way.
We discuss the social work role in working with girls and women affected by female genital mutilation (FGM) and safeguarding children at risk. Our guests bring practice and research perspectives to support practitioners’ knowledge and confidence to work in a relationship-based, anti-oppressive, anti-racist way.
A summary of the 2023 regulations that bring in regulation, registration and quality standards for the 'supported accommodation' sector and ban placement of 16 and 17 year olds in unregulated settings from October 2023.
Child sexual abuse is a traumatising event for whole families. Supporting families during this time can be extremely difficult. This guide aims to improve your understanding of how to support parents and carers when there are concerns of, or incidents, of child sexual abuse.
What culture and cultural competence mean, reflecting on your own culture and models for working sensitively and effectively in different cultural contexts with individuals, families and communities
Provides advice on etiquette, non-verbal communication, significant dates and dos and don'ts when working with Afghan refugees
The legal framework for care proceedings involving children with European union connections changed at the end of 2020 due to Brexit. This guide explains what the system now involves
A guide to the impact of Brexit on citizenship, nationality, immigration and asylum and local authorities' duties to support EU children applying for settled status before 30 June 2021.
A guide to how the independent visitor role fits into a looked-after child's life, how social workers can support the role and what lived experience tells us.