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Final report of Independent Review of Children's Social Care published
CoramBAAF welcomes the publication of the final report of the Independent Review of Children's Social Care and its intention for a fundamental reset of the system.
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CoramBAAF hosts panel discussion on "The Future of Care"
On 28 April, CoramBAAF hosted a panel discussion about the future of care providing a timely opportunity to debate how the “care system” operates for our children as we anticipate the review's publication
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President of the Family Division gives final judgement on Somerset case
The President of the Family Division has handed down judgement in the latest, and final, instalment of the Somerset case.
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Learning from Research Webinar: Securing Safety
26 May 2022 | ONLINE
FREE FOR MEMBERS
Securing Safety is a research project that explored the rate, cost and experience of the relocation of adolescents exposed to or at risk of extra familial harm. Dr Lauren Wroe, Assistant Professor (Research) at Durham University will explore this important research and its implications for local practice and policy.
Learning from case reviews
8 June 2022 | ONLINE
This event will give workers attending an overview of the key points of learning from research. It will also provide an opportunity to reflect on changes to be made to reduce the risk of significant harm to looked after children, those living with special guardians and adopted children.
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Parenting Matters: Parenting a Child affected by Self-Harm Issues
This book is part of CoramBAAF’s Parenting Matters series which explores many of the health conditions commonly diagnosed in looked after children. This guide specifically explores self-harm in children and young people who are fostered or adopted.
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The Role of the Supervising Social Worker
This Good Practice Guide is a vital learning tool and companion for all those starting out in the role of supervising social worker, or needing to keep their skills and knowledge up to date as the role evolves with changes in practice.
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Effective adoption panels
2022 EDITION Effective adoption panels provides guidance on the roles and responsibilities, as well as the laws and regulations, connected to adoption panels. It is the only guide designed to help panels make sound and effective recommendations.
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Parenting Matters: Parenting a child with difficulties in learning caused by trauma
Children who are looked after or adopted may experience varieties of learning difficulties that are caused by the trauma and disruptive relationships that marked their early lives. These difficulties may exist not just in education, but also in social skills, in children’s ability to relate and attach to others, and to absorb new information. This new title in the Parenting Matters series provides authoritative, clinical guidance for carers and adopters on why these learning difficulties can occur and what can be done about them.
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