Safeguarding children bundle
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Case reviews have played a critical role in helping organisations to improve the safeguarding of children. Where a child has died or come to serious harm, and abuse or neglect is known or suspected, local case reviews in England and Wales have provided useful explanations that can contribute to learning and change.
Safeguarding Children living with Foster Carers, Adopters and Special Guardians: Learning from case reviews 2007–2019
This good practice guide is based on a UK-wide study of 52 case reviews concerning 98 children over 12 years who died or experienced serious harm while living with foster carers, adopters or special guardians. It is the first to focus exclusively on cases of children in alternative family care. It shines a spotlight on issues particular to these children – the selection and assessment of their carers; the support both children and carers receive; and the supervision and management of such arrangements.
Safeguarding Children living with Foster Carers, Adopters and Special Guardians: A guide to reflective practice
This companion guide draws upon information in the associated Good Practice Guide, Safeguarding Children living with Foster Carers, Adopters and Special Guardians: Learning from case reviews 2007–2019. It details the results of a UK-wide study of 52 case reviews concerning 98 children who had died or experienced serious harm while living with foster carers, adopters or special guardians. The study is the first to focus exclusively on cases of children in alternative family care, and shines a spotlight on issues particular to these children – the selection and assessment of their carers; the support both children and carers receive; and the supervision and management of such arrangements. It identifies a series of relevant and recurring themes relating to professional culture, systems and practice that can hinder practitioners and organisations from safeguarding children effectively.
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Reviews
This guide is well laid out and, despite the complexities of the subject matter, it is an accessible read for all involved in keeping children safe. We will be recommending this guide through our work with practitioners as well as to adoption, fostering and kinship panel members.
Ravinder Kaur and Maggie Grant, British Journal of Social Work
This study aims to help practitioners adapt their practice in order to keep children placed away from home safe from death or significant harm. This book would be of use to those involved in the assessment and support of adults providing care for a child through one of these arrangements, as well as those involved in the placement review process. It is written in a clear and accessible manner, bringing a fresh perspective to the information that has been gathered across a range of serious case reviews.
Alex Jennings, Independent Social Worker