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President’s landmark judgement re-asserts independence of Children’s Guardians as vital element in protecting children against poor social work practice.

President’s landmark judgement re-asserts independence of Children’s Guardians as vital element in protecting children against poor social work practice. Download press release 4 July 2011 Read more

Justice Committee Report: Cafcass is not child-focused and requires major change

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Excluding independent social work expertise from courts is dangerous for vulnerable children

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Children will pay the price if social workers are excluded from being expert family court witnesses

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IAC Joint Press Release re Schools and Safeguarding Children Bill

Amendment of s41 of CA 1989 and extension of rights of media

JOINT PRESS RELEASE FROM THE INTERDISCIPLINARY ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN The Forthcoming Improving Schools and Safeguarding Children Bill: Amendment of s.41 of the Children Act 1989 & Extension of the rights of the media in family proceedings The... Read more

Targets alone will not save children – they need high quality independent professionals who listen

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25 Years of Guardians - Where Next?

Presentation by Judith TImms OBE

Presentation by Judith Timms OBE at Nagalro seminar held at Wells Street Family Court in April 200 Download presentation here Read more

Time for Children - Cafcass Public Law work 2009

Cafcass Public Law Work - a survey of Nagalro members

Cafcass Public Law Work – a Survey of Nagalro Members  In 2009 Nagalro became increasingly concerned about the anxieties expressed by our members who were working for Cafcass, whether employed, bank staff or self-employed contractors, about their... Read more

Debate: Enhancing the Participation of Children and Young People in Family Court Proceedings

Enhancing the Participation of Children and Young People in Family Court Proceedings A debate was hosted by the Family Justice Council in the Parliament Room at the Inner Temple, London EC4, on Monday October 20, 2008.  The Family Justice... Read more