Freedom of Information Publication Scheme
Cafcass aims to review the publication scheme annually as well as updating the scheme on a regular basis. If the document you are looking for is not available on our website or you would like to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act please contact:governance@cafcass.gsi.gov.uk
For information on the Freedom of Information Act within Cafcass please go to
The Freedom of Information Act Information Page.
Cafcass Publication Scheme:
Please click on the categories to access the information in the scheme.
Cafcass: The Organisation
Cafcass : The Organisation
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Legislation and Framework Part 1 Financial memorandum/ Part 2 Management statement
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| Description of information available | Sets out the legislation and framework documents outlining our accountability to the government and the framework governing Cafcass (Crown Copyright). |
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Governance Documents
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Cafcass Regulation 2005 - Statutory Instrument Scheme of Reservations and Delegation The Role & Functions of the Corporate Management Team and NMT |
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| Description of information available | Biographical details of Cafcass Board members |
Cafcass Senior Management
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| Description of information available | Names , job titles and biographical details of Cafcass Executive Team members and Operational Directors. |
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| description of information available | A diagram showing the structure of Cafcass' senior management. |
Cafcass Board
| Class of information | Board meeting minutes |
| Description of information available | Minutes of Board meetings will be available within three months of each meeting: Note: some information may be subject to exemption under the provisions of Section 10 (8) The Cafcass (Membership, Committee and Procedure) Regulations 2000. |
| Format available | Electronic only from 1 September 2002. Hardcopy only for dates prior to this. |
Cafcass Strategy
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| Description of information available | Our interim Corporate Plan describes our commitments and aspirations for 2007-10. |
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Reports covering Cafcass' performance as a NDPB sponsored by the Department for Education and Skills. These also set out a statement of Cafcass' expenditure, in line with the requirements and guidance of HM Treasury and the Cabinet Office on the preparation of agency accounts |
Finance
finanacial reports can be found in our Board Reports and Annual Reports.
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Finance Manual
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| Description of information available | This sets out the financial policies and procedures Cafcass uses to manage its resources. Note: Information may be withheld if its nature could be deemed to assist the perpetuation of fraud. This document is currently being revised. |
| Class of information | - updated June 2010 |
| Description of information available | Guidance for staff on the minimum standard required when completing and processing invoices. |
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Fraud Policy
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| Description of information available | Current guidance for staff and Cafcass policy. This document is currently being revised. |
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IT Security Statement
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| Description of information available | Objectives set out in Cafcass' IT Security Statement. This document is currently being revised. |
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Audited Financial Statements
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| Description of information available | Sets out Cafcass' end of year Income and Expenditure, Balance Sheet and related information. This is taken from theAnnual Report and Accounts |
| Class of information | Leaflets |
| Description of information available | Hard copy leaflets available to children and parents outlining Cafcass' services. |
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and Ofsted Reports |
| Description of information available | Reports by HMICA about Cafcass made available for public viewing (Crown Copyright). |
Human Resources
| Class ofinformation | Staff policies |
| Description of information available | Sets out Cafcass' policies Note: Some of the material in this class is derived from documents which we consider to contain exempt information. Typically, information may be withheld if its release would compromise the health and safety of staff or national security. |
| Class of information | Equality and Diversity Scheme |
| Description of information available | Sets out our duties under this scheme and our policy. |
| Class of information | Performance and Conduct Policy |
| Description of information available | This policy details Cafcass' approach to performance and conduct issues within the work place |
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| Description of information available | This policy sets out how Cafcass develpos and manages processes which may result in significant change for individuals/groups of employees. |
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| Description of information available | This policy details Cafcass' approach to the management of Sickness Absence within the workplace. |
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| Description of information available | This policy sets out Cafcass' approach to Staff behaviour at work, including harassment and bullying |
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| Description of information available | Sets out Cafcass' partnership agreement with Trade Unions. |
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| Description of information available | Sets out the Cafcass policy of protecting and promoting the health and safety of our workforce. |
Operations
| Class of information | Making a Complaint about Cafcass |
| Description of information available | Procedure to follow should a member of the public wish to comment about the service, any practitioner or member of Cafcass staff. |
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Data Protection Register & entry details - 2009/10 registration details for 2012/13 on ICO website: www.ico.gov.uk |
| Description of information available | This register describes in very general terms, the personal data being processed by Cafcass. |
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Procedures and Guidance Manual - updated February 2013 |
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| Description of information available | Guidance document for staff when processing information June 2010 |
| Class of information | Policy Development Guidance |
| Description of information available | Procedures and Guidance |