GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Children, Schools and Families
Publisher:
Great Britain. Department for Children, Schools and Families
Publication year:
2008
Pagination:
20p.
Place of publication:
London
This professional development framework is for leaders and managers of children’s services in England. It aims to develop both present and future strategic leaders and support effective succession planning. The framework describes knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to all leaders and managers of children’s services: it has been designed so that pathways to progression can easily be identified and the core competences needed by the leaders of the system can be shared and understood.
This professional development framework is for leaders and managers of children’s services in England. It aims to develop both present and future strategic leaders and support effective succession planning. The framework describes knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to all leaders and managers of children’s services: it has been designed so that pathways to progression can easily be identified and the core competences needed by the leaders of the system can be shared and understood.
Subject terms:
leadership, management, professional conduct, staff development, childrens social care;
GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Children, Schools and Families
Publisher:
Stationery Office
Publication year:
2009
Pagination:
53p.
Place of publication:
London
Sets out the Government's response to the Lord Laming report 'The Protection of Children in England: A Progress Report'. The response is organised in following sections: national leadership and accountability; an improved inspection framework; local leadership and accountability; supporting frontline workers; reducing the delay in care proceedings; and court fees. This is followed by an action
Sets out the Government's response to the Lord Laming report 'The Protection of Children in England: A Progress Report'. The response is organised in following sections: national leadership and accountability; an improved inspection framework; local leadership and accountability; supporting frontline workers; reducing the delay in care proceedings; and court fees. This is followed by an action plan which lists Lord Laming's recommendations, the government response and time scale for delivery.
Subject terms:
inspection, interagency cooperation, leadership, accountability, care proceedings, child protection, government policy;
GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Children, Schools and Families, et al
Publisher:
Great Britain. Department for Children, Schools and Families
Publication year:
2010
Pagination:
67p.
Place of publication:
London
...professional development; leadership and public understanding; regulation and social workers supply. Chapter 7 looks at how the reform programme will be delivered. Annex B provides a summary timeline of the social work reform programme.
This implementation plan describes how the government aims to put into action the fifteen recommendations made by the Social Work Task Force to improve and reform social work in England. It also describes how the government is working with employers, higher education institutions, the profession and people who use social work services to put the recommendations into effect. The first chapter covers the purpose of the document and the nature of social work in adult and children's services. Chapters 2 to 6 look at each of the Task Force's recommendations in turn, describe the progress that has already been made and provides milestones for future developments. The areas covered in the report are: starting out/qualifying education; time, resources, support; career structure and continuing professional development; leadership and public understanding; regulation and social workers supply. Chapter 7 looks at how the reform programme will be delivered. Annex B provides a summary timeline of the social work reform programme.
Subject terms:
leadership, management, public opinion, social work, social work education, social workers, staff development, supervision, training, continuing professional development;
GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Children, Schools and Families
Publisher:
Great Britain. Department for Children, Schools and Families
Publication year:
2010
Pagination:
32p.
Place of publication:
London
This practice guidance responds to a recommendation from Lord Laming, and requests from Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCBs), for additional non-statutory guidance and for better sharing of local practice. The consultation concentrates on ways of measuring effectiveness and on particular issues relating to governance, accountability and management. A resource pack is also included which provides additional information and advice and examples of local practice. Comments on the practice guidance and suggestions for other material that may be included in the resource pack are sought during the consultation period. The consultation ends on 9 June 2010.
This practice guidance responds to a recommendation from Lord Laming, and requests from Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCBs), for additional non-statutory guidance and for better sharing of local practice. The consultation concentrates on ways of measuring effectiveness and on particular issues relating to governance, accountability and management. A resource pack is also included which provides additional information and advice and examples of local practice. Comments on the practice guidance and suggestions for other material that may be included in the resource pack are sought during the consultation period. The consultation ends on 9 June 2010.
Subject terms:
interagency cooperation, leadership, management, organisational structure, performance evaluation, accountability, child protection, good practice, Safeguarding Children Boards;
GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Children, Schools and Families
Publisher:
Great Britain. Department for Children, Schools and Families
Publication year:
2010
Pagination:
75p.
Place of publication:
London
This document sets out the Government's commitment to deliver improvements in safeguarding practice following the publication of Lord Laming’s report, 'The Protection of Children in England: A Progress Report', in March 2009. An overview of progress against Lord Laming’s recommendations is provided and future priorities outlined. The issues of leadership, accountability, inspection and regulation
This document sets out the Government's commitment to deliver improvements in safeguarding practice following the publication of Lord Laming’s report, 'The Protection of Children in England: A Progress Report', in March 2009. An overview of progress against Lord Laming’s recommendations is provided and future priorities outlined. The issues of leadership, accountability, inspection and regulation; improvement learning and change are covered. The report also looks at the role of the National Safeguarding Delivery Unit and how it will seek to make a difference over the coming year. Annex A provides the government response to and a progress update on the 58 recommendations made by Lord Laming. Annex B provides a template for serious case review executive summaries.
Subject terms:
information management, interagency cooperation, leadership, regulation, accountability, case reviews, child abuse, child protection, government policy;
GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Children, Schools and Families
Publisher:
Great Britain. Department for Children, Schools and Families
Publication year:
2009
Pagination:
23p.
Place of publication:
London
This is part of a suite of guidance on preventing bullying and is designed to be used with the associated set of training resources. This guidance is for local authority anti-bullying co-ordinators, multi-agency anti-bullying steering groups, Local Safeguarding Children Boards business managers and anti-bullying leads, Children's Trust anti-bullying leads, local authority safer travel teams, Community Safety Teams and Crime and Disorder Reduction partnership anti-bullying leads. It describes bullying in out of school settings and the importance of tackling it. The section on how bullying can be stopped covers: role of local authorities; role of Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCB); policy and coordination; service provision and commissioning; communication; training; evaluation and monitoring. It concludes with sources of further information, advice and support.
This is part of a suite of guidance on preventing bullying and is designed to be used with the associated set of training resources. This guidance is for local authority anti-bullying co-ordinators, multi-agency anti-bullying steering groups, Local Safeguarding Children Boards business managers and anti-bullying leads, Children's Trust anti-bullying leads, local authority safer travel teams, Community Safety Teams and Crime and Disorder Reduction partnership anti-bullying leads. It describes bullying in out of school settings and the importance of tackling it. The section on how bullying can be stopped covers: role of local authorities; role of Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCB); policy and coordination; service provision and commissioning; communication; training; evaluation and monitoring. It concludes with sources of further information, advice and support.
Subject terms:
intervention, leadership, managers, local authorities, policy formulation, prevention, staff, training, young people, bullying, children;