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The Association of Directors of Social Services and the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service are set to enjoy a closer working relationship.

Last week a protocol between the bodies was agreed aiming to safeguard the well-being of children and set up common principles for joint working. The two bodies will share information, and Cafcass officials will attend ADSS meetings. Also, each Cafcass manager will meet their local social services assistant director at least three times a year.

The agreement is the first step towards guidelines on the roles of social workers and Cafcass practitioners working on public law cases.