Guide to different placement options for looked-after children, their legal standing and good practice considerations in decision-making
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.
Transcript of CC Inform Learn on the go podcast episode about siblings - assessment, placements, when separation might be necessary and contact for siblings living apart
Young people’s views and experiences around what it was like to be a teenager in care, issues of stigma, the importance of hobbies or interests and making and sustaining positive friendships and relationships.
Young people’s views and experiences around difficulties they experienced in their placement, what actions were taken (or not taken) to respond to these issues and how supportive social workers were in dealing with these difficulties.
Covers when assessment should take place, what the purpose of assessment is, and the legislation and statutory guidance that local authorities should follow
Covers the issues that should be addressed in a care plan and at a review, how to ensure care planning fully addresses the best interests of the child or young person, and the roles and responsibilities of the independent reviewing officer (IRO).