The information in this section results from research and an agenda for change in Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs). It is a co-production between Lancaster UniversityKinship (formerly Grandparents Plus) and CoramBAAF.

Special Guardianship – an agenda for change’ includes the views of a range of professionals and sector leaders.

This agenda is our joint responsibility to ensure that every child who enters the care system has access to a system that is focused on their safety, needs and welfare.

In addition to the films, further resources have been produced that outline the legislative, policy and practice framework. Reference to research findings is made within these sections as appropriate. Click the links to the following sections to find out more:

Legal Framework

Research

Statistics

Support for Special Guardians