Policy Watch-England
Stay up to date with consultations, legislation and White Papers affecting services for children and young people in England.
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In a Nutshell: Changes resulting from the Education Act 2011
The Education Act 2011 received Royal Assent last year, but changes to law are still coming into effect in a number of areas
In a Nutshell: Independent social work in care proceedings
Research suggests independent social workers have a valuable role to play in care proceedings despite concerns over their use
In a Nutshell: The CAF – a useful tool for practitioners
The Common Assessment Framework helps to identify children’s additional needs and plan what extra resources they may require
In a Nutshell: Plans to scale back vetting and barring
The government plans to change the scheme intended to prevent inappropriate people from working with children
In a Nutshell: Parental responsibility
Although not defined in detail by the law, the government has clarified the key roles for those who have parental responsibility
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