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Overcoming the barriers to contact between siblings separated by the care system

Community Care

A report from the Children’s Commissioner for England last year found that 37% of children in care had been separated from at least one sibling in their initial placement. The three-hour session was facilitated by nine professionals, including staff from Coram’s activity days team, social workers and play specialists.

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Judi Love to host virtual ‘Thank You Social Workers’ event

Social Work Awards

Social Work Awards, the charity behind the annual Social Worker of the Year Awards, has revealed that comedian, TV broadcaster and BBC radio presenter, Judi Love, will be hosting their virtual ‘Thank You Social Workers’ event on 26 November. A range of organisations have signed up to support the special event.

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Supervision orders face overhaul to improve effectiveness in supporting family reunification

Community Care

The sub-group also found that, in many cases, the courts, social workers and guardians used supervision orders as a formal way of securing resources for the child or family, risking “unwarranted state intervention” in family life. Social workers back standalone supervision orders, despite questioning their effectiveness.