Cafcass is pleased to announce a significant increase in the overall rates of pay for self-employed guardians which will take effect from 1 January 2003.
Cafcass, in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000, has obtained approval from the Information Commissioner for its Publication Scheme and will launch it with effect from 30 November 2002.
The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) publishes its second annual report and accounts today, for the period 1 April 2002 to 31 March 2003.
Cafcass is issuing a consultation paper today titled ‘Partnership Strategy’. This will seek the views of voluntary sector partners and other stakeholders on the future direction of its voluntary sector funding framework.
Jonathan Tross, Acting Chief Executive at Cafcass since December 2001, has been appointed Chief Executive and Accounting Officer for the organisation until July 2003.
The Lord Chancellor, Lord Irvine, has appointed Daniel Bernstein to the Board of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass).
The Cafcass Board today announced that the employment contract of Diane Shepherd, Chief Executive, has been terminated with immediate effect. The Board decision was made at the conclusion of a full and thorough disciplinary process.
Cafcass is delighted to issue a choice of contracts for guardians. We believe this provides the basis for resolving the issue surrounding the employment of self-employed guardians.