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Adoption Panel Chair and Panel Members
Adoption Panel Chair and Panel Members Barnardo's Adoption Midlands and South West is a voluntary adoption agency and we're seeking an Independent Panel Chair and Panel Members to join us. The panel has an oversight of recruitment and assessment of prospective adopters. Panel members together make recommendations on the suitability of applicants. We are seeking to appoint to the following roles: Experienced Independent Panel Chair; Independent Panel Vice Chair; Independent Panel Members from a range of disciplines, particularly from a medical/health background, education or registered Social Workers. The post holders should have relevant knowledge of the diverse needs of children who are Looked After and adopted. The post holders should be passionate about making a difference to the lived experience of children. Barnardo's Adoption Midlands and South West To be discussed upon application Majority virtual with occasional face to face meetings in Bristol or Halesowen Usually one panel per month

Kinship care matters – the National Kinship Care Strategy

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That kinship care matters to the 130,000 children living with kinship carers is clear. CoramBAAF is delighted that this has finally been recognised by the Government in the publication of the first-ever National Kinship Care Strategy.