Covid-19

Martin Barrow’s comments on DfE Guidance

This twitter thread provides critical commentary on the English guidance on Coronavirus and children’s social work

ADCS Guidance spreadsheet

Published Covid-19 guidance and resources for children’s services The Association of Directors of Children’s Services is keeping track of published guidance and new announcements from… Read More »ADCS Guidance spreadsheet

Info for Children and Young People

The Family Justice Young People’s Board (FJYPB) has published a new COVID-19 information booklet for children and young people which is packed full of great advice. The… Read More »Info for Children and Young People

Advice on Child Arrangement Orders

Guidance from the President of the Family Division and Head of Family Justice on what happens during the Coronavirus crisis where there is a child… Read More »Advice on Child Arrangement Orders

FRG advice for Kinship carers

Top tips from the Family Rights Group for kinship carers to help children to maintain relationships during the Coronavirus outbreak.

Rise Parents Survey

Rise Magazine is undertaking an on-line survey to find how parents involved in child protective services have been affected by Coronavirus. More details here

Tips for family contact by video

This resource from the University of Sydney’s Research Centre for Children and Families giving tips for using video chat for family time is very useful.

DfE Covid-19 Guidance on children’s homes

The Department for Education has issued guidance on managing isolation in children’s homes and other residential education settings in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The advice,… Read More »DfE Covid-19 Guidance on children’s homes

DfE Guidance on school attendance

The Guidance from the Department for Education in England defines vulnerable children as those with a social worker. These children will be able to continue… Read More »DfE Guidance on school attendance

Rise tips email

Here’s the first newsletter from Rise magazine about Covid-19. Topic covered include Legal representation in NYC Visiting by Video or Phone Resources for Families under… Read More »Rise tips email