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Framework for next round of Joint Targeted Area Inspections

Ofsted has published the framework for the next round of Joint Targeted Area Inspections.

Upcoming learning resources and events until March 2019

Research in Practice has published its upcoming publications, resources, workshops, webinars and conferences until March 2019.

New publications on trauma and transitional safeguarding

Research in Practice has released new publications. These address key themes within this year’s Delivery Programme.

Practice Supervisor Development Programme open for registration

The first wave of the Practice Supervisor Development Programme is now open for registration and senior colleagues in local authorities are invited to nominate participants who would benefit from being part of this programme.

Infants in the family justice system

New survey launched as part of a national scoping study to examine the issue of 'infants in the family justice system'.

Multi-agency responses to older children

Ofsted has published a joint report that examines ‘the multi-agency response to older children who are living with neglect’.

Social Work England Continued Fitness to Practice Framework - Sector Involvement

Social Work England are asking for contributions on the different options for renewal of registration for social workers to ensure they remain fit for practice.

Update on Social Work England

An update on Social Work England, which will replace the Health and Care Professionals Council as the regulatory body of social workers.

Working with children, young people and families with learning disabilities

Research in Practice has developed a number of resources to support children, young people and families with learning disabilities, as well as professionals who work with them.

Scheme announced to trial mental health assessments for children in care

The Government has announced a new pilot scheme to give children in care better mental health assessments as they enter the care system.