Cacas: The Encyclopaedia of Poo (Evergreen Series)

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In many cases, the child and family are already known to the local authority and may have had an assessment and received local authority family support services. The child may have been the subject of a ‘child in need’ plan and/or a ‘child protection’ plan. The local authority is required to provide further advice and support under the Public Law Outline (PLO) before making the application to the court, unless it is an emergency or there is an immediate risk of significant harm to the child.

An essential aspect of giving your child reassurance is staying calm (again!). This can be done using the skills outlined in step 2 and by truly listening – not just waiting for your turn to talk or interrupting. On 1 April 2014, responsibility for Cafcass in England transferred from the Department for Education to the Ministry of Justice.Holders of public office are expected to adhere to and uphold the Seven Principles of Public Life https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2 . These are: During 2015–16, Cafcass worked with 116,104 children and young people across England. [20] Cafcass is asked by family courts to become involved in public and private law cases as the independent voice of the child, advising the court on the issues children are facing, usually through recommendations they set out in reports to court. The primary aim is to reduce the risks to a child’s health and wellbeing and to promote their welfare and development. [20] Cafcass has published a strategic plan for 2015–2020 ‘a stronger voice for the child’ which sets out its strategic priorities and its programmes to deliver these. [24] Try to keep questions as neutral as possible. For example, “Would you like to spend equal time with mummy and daddy?”, rather than, “You’d rather spend more time with me, wouldn’t you?”

The child’s FCA or Guardian will be open to new information as this emerges, including the information gained directly for the child and from those who know them well, such as members of the child’s wider family and other professionals involved with the child and family. They analyse and reflect on the impact of the child’s experiences to help them form a picture which about what the child needs to support their wellbeing and development. Divorce and separation. Often called ‘private law’. It is where parents or carers cannot agree on arrangements for their children. Private law: Cafcass received a total of 37,649 private law cases between April and March. This figure is 10.3% higher (3,530 cases) than 2014–15. On average Cafcass received in excess of 3,100 new private law cases per month during 2015–16. [20] As a Service Manager, you will lead and manage a team of experienced practitioners. Your role will be to provide professional support, advice and supervision to frontline practitioners, ensuring that all cases are allocated and a quality service is delivered to children and families, and to the family courts. This will help you to think about things from your child’s point of view. Managing your emotions will help you understand and respond to your child’s needs, wishes, feelings, and questions.

The Assessment and Child’s Plan is the section of the child’s record where FCAs and Guardians record their thinking, developing analysis and reasoning for the child. It is where the manager’s oversight is also recorded. see and engage with the child to understand what and who is important to them, what life is like for them and to ascertain their wishes and feelings; Edward Timpson CBE is the current Chair of the Cafcass Board, which includes eleven other members. [19] [2]. The Cafcass Board is made up of non-executive members appointed in accordance with the Membership, Committee and Procedure Regulations 2005. The Cafcass Board establishes the overall strategic aims and objectives for Cafcass consistent with the strategic policy objectives determined by the Secretary of State. It meets quarterly to monitor the performance of Cafcass and is accountable for Cafcass fulfilling its functions. [20] OBJECTIVITY - In carrying out public business, including making public appointments, awarding contracts, or recommending individuals for rewards and benefits, holders of public office should make choices on merit; In most circumstances you’ll get a copy of the letter, occasionally this is not possible. For example, if the letter contains information that would present a risk to others, or if there isn’t enough time before the hearing. If this happens, we will tell the court about this. The safeguarding letter is confidential and should not be shared.