28 May 2021
Cafcass announces new Board deputy and co-opted member
Cafcass is pleased to announce that Eileen Munro has been appointed as Deputy Chair. Eileen joined the Cafcass Board in March 2020. We are also […]
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21 May 2021
Cafcass’ May Open Board meeting
Cafcass’ Open Board meeting will be taking place on Friday 28 May 2021 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. The meeting will take place using Zoom and […]
Continue reading12 May 2021
Current provision of Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programmes
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
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 reading19 April 2021
Recruitment for Newly Qualified Social Workers is now open
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 […]
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Ofsted focused visit to Cafcass announced
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 reading9 April 2021
FJYPB creates top tips for spending time together online
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 […]
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Helpline for abuse in educational settings now available
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 reading31 March 2021
Cafcass welcomes Court of Appeal judgment on family proceedings featuring allegations of domestic abuse
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 reading24 March 2021
Cafcass publishes Strategic Delivery Priorities
Cafcass has published its strategic delivery priorities which will implement the Cafcass Strategic Plan – published in September 2019. The strategic delivery priorities provide a […]
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