Current provision of Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programmes
May 12th, 2021
Prior to the pandemic, the family justice system was under enormous pressure with increases in numbers across all areas of public and private family law. […]
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Cafcass expands Research Advisory Committee
May 11th, 2021
Cafcass is looking for additional external members with significant experience in family justice research to join its Research Advisory Committee. The committee is responsible for […]
Continue readingRecruitment for Newly Qualified Social Workers is now open
April 19th, 2021
We’re looking to grow highly skilled professionals who’ll ensure that the voice of the child comes first. Our Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) programme is […]
Continue readingOfsted focused visit to Cafcass announced
April 13th, 2021
Ofsted have announced that their focused visit to Cafcass starts today as part of their new framework for Cafcass inspections. This will include a virtual […]
Continue readingFJYPB creates top tips for spending time together online
April 9th, 2021
The Family Justice Young People’s Board (FJYPB) continues to develop its range of top tips aimed at professionals working with children and young people. The […]
Continue readingHelpline for abuse in educational settings now available
April 1st, 2021
The NSPCC has been commissioned by the DfE to set up an independent helpline for children, parents and professionals to seek expert, sensitive advice from […]
Continue readingCafcass welcomes Court of Appeal judgment on family proceedings featuring allegations of domestic abuse
March 31st, 2021
A judgment by the Court of Appeal* on family proceedings featuring allegations of domestic abuse has been welcomed by Cafcass, offering a revised approach in […]
Continue readingCafcass publishes Strategic Delivery Priorities
March 24th, 2021
Cafcass has published its strategic delivery priorities which will implement the Cafcass Strategic Plan – published in September 2019. The strategic delivery priorities provide a […]
Continue readingSally Cheshire announced as Chair of Cafcass along with three reappointments to the Board
March 22nd, 2021
We are delighted to announce that Sally Cheshire CBE has been appointed as the substantive Chair of the Cafcass Board and that Paul Grant, Catherine […]
Continue readingCafcass publishes updated guidance on working with children through Covid-19
March 18th, 2021
Cafcass has published updated guidance which outlines the arrangements that are currently being made for Family Court Advisers (FCAs) to see children and families, work […]
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