http://www.communitycare.co.uken-gbFri, 16 May 2008 11:13:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/05/16/108203/cc-live-gay-and-lesbian-foster-carers-near-bottom-of-hierarchy.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/05/16/108203/cc-live-gay-and-lesbian-foster-carers-near-bottom-of-hierarchy.htmlGay men and lesbians are near the bottom of an "unspoken hierarchy" of preferred foster carers and adoptive parents, an expert told Community Care Live today.Fri, 16 May 2008 11:13:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/05/13/104021/childrens-services.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/05/13/104021/childrens-services.htmlLord Laming’s inquiry into the death of Victoria Climbie led to an overhaul of children’s services in the form of the Every Child Matters green paper, published in 2003, and the Children Act 2004.Tue, 13 May 2008 15:42:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/05/13/104578/children-in-care.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/05/13/104578/children-in-care.htmlThe definition of looked-after children (children in care) is found in the Children Act 1989.Tue, 13 May 2008 10:00:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/05/13/47713/children-act-2004.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/05/13/47713/children-act-2004.htmlThe centrepiece of the government’s legislation for protecting children is the Children Act 2004. Tue, 13 May 2008 09:29:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/05/07/108102/the-big-interview-graham-bell-kibble-education-and-care-centre.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/05/07/108102/the-big-interview-graham-bell-kibble-education-and-care-centre.htmlSo says Graham Bell social entrepreneur and head of the Kibble Education and Care Centre. Here, he tells Jill Turner why early intervention isn’t the only route to better livesWed, 07 May 2008 08:35:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/05/02/108085/judges-condemn-council-that-rushed-through-adoption.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/05/02/108085/judges-condemn-council-that-rushed-through-adoption.htmlOther stories in today's papers include: Drug companies win Alzheimer's appeal against watchdog; 16,000 kids in hospital for self-harming Fri, 02 May 2008 10:19:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/28/108017/social-worker-struck-off-for-having-sex-with-young-service-user.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/28/108017/social-worker-struck-off-for-having-sex-with-young-service-user.htmlA social worker who formed an “inappropriate personal and sexual relationship” with a vulnerable girl in a children’s home has been struck off.Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:54:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/28/108013/stop-drugging-dementia-patients-urges-report.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/28/108013/stop-drugging-dementia-patients-urges-report.htmlOther headlines in today's papers include: Children 'put at risk by higher court fees'; Pregnant prisoner chained up in hospital 24 hours a day; Gordon Brown in cannabis row snub Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:21:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/28/108011/news-round-up-stop-drugging-dementia-patients-urges-report.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/28/108011/news-round-up-stop-drugging-dementia-patients-urges-report.htmlOther headlines in today's papers include: Children 'put at risk by higher court fees'; Pregnant prisoner chained up in hospital 24 hours a day; Gordon Brown in cannabis row snub Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:20:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/22/107955/tact-foster-carers-being-forced-to-become-special-guardians.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/22/107955/tact-foster-carers-being-forced-to-become-special-guardians.htmlCouncils are threatening foster carers that they will remove children from their care unless they apply for a special guardianship order, a parliamentary committee was told yesterday.Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:41:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/17/102091/professionals-views-of-gp-style-social-work-practices.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/17/102091/professionals-views-of-gp-style-social-work-practices.htmlThe green paper on children and young people leaving care in England proposes to establish “social care practices” modelled on NHS-style GP practices. Graham Hopkins gathers opinionsThu, 17 Apr 2008 16:17:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/15/107886/rapist-preyed-on-foster-kids.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/15/107886/rapist-preyed-on-foster-kids.htmlOther headlines in today's papers include: Carer who snapped and killed her Alzheimer's grandmother is spared jail; 'Half of single pensioners living on £6,000'; Poor kids face life of crime at 3; Mental health nurse in sex axe Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:23:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/15/107885/news-round-up-rapist-preyed-on-foster-kids.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/15/107885/news-round-up-rapist-preyed-on-foster-kids.htmlOther headlines in today's papers include: Carer who snapped and killed her Alzheimer's grandmother is spared jail; 'Half of single pensioners living on £6,000'; Poor kids face life of crime at 3; Mental health nurse in sex axe Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:22:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/14/107882/yjb-and-secure-homes-in-row-over-transfer-of-15-year-olds.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/14/107882/yjb-and-secure-homes-in-row-over-transfer-of-15-year-olds.htmlA row has broken out between secure children's homes managers and the Youth Justice Board over the removal of vulnerable 15-year-olds from secure children's homes.Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:03:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/09/107853/the-care-careers-of-looked-after-children.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/09/107853/the-care-careers-of-looked-after-children.htmlThe first major study of children in England's care system for 20 years has proven more far-reaching than its predecessor, writes June Statham Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:13:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/09/107856/practice-implications.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/09/107856/practice-implications.htmlRelates to The 'care careers' of looked-after childrenWed, 09 Apr 2008 16:07:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/09/107850/voice-of-young-people-in-care-wins-beacon-award-for-leicester-council.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/09/107850/voice-of-young-people-in-care-wins-beacon-award-for-leicester-council.htmlLeicester Council regards itself as a family business, which is why its looked-after children are given a leg up to their future, as Anne Gulland discoversWed, 09 Apr 2008 15:05:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/09/107844/south-gloucestershires-beacon-is-shining-light-for-children-in-care.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/09/107844/south-gloucestershires-beacon-is-shining-light-for-children-in-care.htmlSouth Gloucestershire Council has picked up a beacon award after building its looked-after children's team around the young people themselves, writes Anne GullandWed, 09 Apr 2008 15:03:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/02/107436/latest-jersey-coverage.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/02/107436/latest-jersey-coverage.htmlRead all our coverage on Jersey.Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:41:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/02/107764/young-anxious-about-debt-crime-and-unemployment.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/02/107764/young-anxious-about-debt-crime-and-unemployment.htmlOther headlines from today's papers include: Shannon stepdad held, MP promises rebellion on 42-day detention, Millions of girls using Facebook, Bebo and Myspace 'at risk' from paedophiles and bullies.Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:18:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/01/107752/dcsf-study-social-workers-must-do-more-to-encourage-kinship-care.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/01/107752/dcsf-study-social-workers-must-do-more-to-encourage-kinship-care.htmlDepartment for Children, Schools and Families-commissioned research has found social workers need to be more pro-active in exploring the potential of kinship care.Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:02:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/28/107741/scottish-childrens-commissioner-young-people-leave-care-too-soon.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/28/107741/scottish-childrens-commissioner-young-people-leave-care-too-soon.htmlScottish children's commissioner Kathleen Marshall has said looked-after young people in the country are being made homeless because they are encouraged to leave care too early.Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:41:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/27/107734/voice-and-childrens-society-push-for-advocacy-rights-in-cypb.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/27/107734/voice-and-childrens-society-push-for-advocacy-rights-in-cypb.htmlCampaigners are calling for extended rights to advocacy for looked-after children to be enshrined in law. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:59:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/27/107729/nch-gaps-between-services-hamper-family-support.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/27/107729/nch-gaps-between-services-hamper-family-support.htmlCampaigners told MPs yesterday that gaps between adults' and children's services were hampering efforts to support families where children are at risk of entering the care system.Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:32:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/27/107721/jim-perchard-admits-ofstedofcare-confusion.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/27/107721/jim-perchard-admits-ofstedofcare-confusion.htmlA Jersey social services minister has admitted mistakenly informing Community Care that the island's government had approached Ofsted to inspect children's services on the island.Thu, 27 Mar 2008 06:46:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/26/107704/young-runaways-project-reduces-numbers-of-children-missing-in-care-from-lancashire.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/26/107704/young-runaways-project-reduces-numbers-of-children-missing-in-care-from-lancashire.htmlLancashire police were in the dark as to why so many children were going missing from care. But work with social services and the voluntary sector has seen case management improve. Andrew Mickel reportsWed, 26 Mar 2008 10:55:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/26/107695/mps-and-peers-social-work-practices-must-face-human-rights-check.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/26/107695/mps-and-peers-social-work-practices-must-face-human-rights-check.htmlParliament's joint committee on human rights has said new social work practices for looked-after children should be explicitly bound by human rights legislation.Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:14:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/25/107693/jersey-police-find-two-more-cellars-at-haut-de-la-garenne.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/25/107693/jersey-police-find-two-more-cellars-at-haut-de-la-garenne.htmlTwo more cellars have been found at the former Jersey children's home Haut de la Garenne as part of an police investigation into alleged child abuse.Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:28:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/20/107685/jersey-abuse-victims-may-claim-compensation.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/20/107685/jersey-abuse-victims-may-claim-compensation.htmlPeople who say they were abused at the former Jersey children's home, Haut de la Garenne, could seek compensation from the Jersey government. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:45:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/19/107648/editorial-comment-jersey-establishment-closes-ranks.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/19/107648/editorial-comment-jersey-establishment-closes-ranks.htmlA disturbing feature of Jersey's gruesome investigation into child abuse allegations is the way in which rival factions have taken...Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:10:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/18/107633/youth-taskforce-action-plan-aims-to-prevent-antisocial-behaviour.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/18/107633/youth-taskforce-action-plan-aims-to-prevent-antisocial-behaviour.htmlIntensive "non-negotiable" intervention will be given to 1,000 of the most challenging young people to help prevent antisocial behaviour, the government announced today.Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:41:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/18/107632/jersey-trial-of-former-haut-de-la-garenne-warden-adjourned.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/18/107632/jersey-trial-of-former-haut-de-la-garenne-warden-adjourned.htmlThe trial of a former warden at the Haut de la Garenne children's home has been adjourned until April 14. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:07:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/17/107616/change-attitudes-to-male-foster-carers-fostering-network.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/17/107616/change-attitudes-to-male-foster-carers-fostering-network.htmlLocal authorities must recognise and respect the role of male carers if they are to drive recruitment forward and give vulnerable children positive role models, Robert Tapsfield, chief executive of the Fostering Network, said today.Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:29:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/17/107619/inspector-urges-temporary-closure-of-child-jail.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/17/107619/inspector-urges-temporary-closure-of-child-jail.htmlOther headlines from today's papers include: Police warn Shannon's parents of delay before she returns home, Community penalties hit by long delays, India warns UK on immigration rules.Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:18:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/17/107618/news-round-up-inspector-urges-temporary-closure-of-child-jail.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/17/107618/news-round-up-inspector-urges-temporary-closure-of-child-jail.htmlOther headlines from today's papers include: Police warn Shannon's parents of delay before she returns home, Community penalties hit by long delays, India warns UK on immigration rules.Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:11:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/14/107613/jersey-former-secure-unit-manager-joe-kennedy-suspended.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/14/107613/jersey-former-secure-unit-manager-joe-kennedy-suspended.htmlA care manager who allegedly bullied and harassed UK social worker Simon Bellwood has been suspended.Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:59:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/14/107606/kinship-care-frg-and-fostering-network-push-for-financial-support.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/14/107606/kinship-care-frg-and-fostering-network-push-for-financial-support.htmlChildren's and families' charities have renewed calls for kinship carers to receive more financial support at a Community Care conference this week.Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:01:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/13/107597/liverpool-council-decision-to-close-secure-childrens-home-stands.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/13/107597/liverpool-council-decision-to-close-secure-childrens-home-stands.htmlA leading children’s campaigner has slammed the government for not reversing Liverpool City Council’s decision to close a secure children’s home over a £1m hike in annual bed cost fees. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:27:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/12/107589/dcsf-finds-schools-failing-in-duty-to-prioritise-children-in-care.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/12/107589/dcsf-finds-schools-failing-in-duty-to-prioritise-children-in-care.htmlLocal authorities will be given greater powers to oversee schools' admission policies after it was revealed that a significant number were found to be breaching rules to prioritise looked-after children.Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:09:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/10/107541/jersey-former-police-officers-accused-of-interfering-with-inquiry.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/10/107541/jersey-former-police-officers-accused-of-interfering-with-inquiry.htmlJersey police said today former police officers were trying to scupper its investigation into historic abuse on the island.Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:47:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/07/107531/hillingdon-rejects-criticisms-of-care-of-asylum-seeking-children.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/07/107531/hillingdon-rejects-criticisms-of-care-of-asylum-seeking-children.htmlThe head of children’s services at the London Borough of Hillingdon has rejected claims by the children’s commissioner that unaccompanied asylum seeking children (UASC) are not being “adequately protected”. Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:46:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/07/107528/jchr-abolish-use-of-distraction-techniques-on-children-in-custody.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/07/107528/jchr-abolish-use-of-distraction-techniques-on-children-in-custody.htmlAll distraction techniques used in secure training centres should be abolished without delay to protect the human rights of children, MPs and lords recommended today.Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:29:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/07/107524/dscf-councils-to-face-duty-on-looked-after-childrens-placements.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/07/107524/dscf-councils-to-face-duty-on-looked-after-childrens-placements.htmlThe Department for Children, Schools and Families has announced that the government aims to instruct councils to find sufficient placements for looked-after children in their area, meeting campaigners' demands.Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:08:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/05/107509/guide-to-attachment-disorder.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/05/107509/guide-to-attachment-disorder.htmlThe first of a monthly series of articles offering guidance on important issues in children's social work practice. This month we look at attachment disorder among looked-after children Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:14:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/05/107475/bridget-prentice-urges-councils-to-call-fewer-experts-in-court.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/05/107475/bridget-prentice-urges-councils-to-call-fewer-experts-in-court.htmlJustice minister Bridget Prentice has said councils must reduce their reliance on expert witnesses in care proceedings and called on social workers to have more faith in their expertise.Wed, 05 Mar 2008 07:50:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/04/107474/government-study-debunks-child-snatching-social-workers-myth.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/04/107474/government-study-debunks-child-snatching-social-workers-myth.htmlA Ministry of Justice study has countered claims that social workers are unnecessarily taking children into care.Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:07:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/03/107456/jersey-abuse-team-is-told-that-one-attack-occurred-late-last-year.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/03/107456/jersey-abuse-team-is-told-that-one-attack-occurred-late-last-year.htmlOther headlines from the papers today include: Whitehall forecasts child poverty failure, Intermediaries to help young sex abuse victims in court, Elderly couples 'can stay together in care' Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:03:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/02/29/107450/news-round-up-shackles-found-in-jersey-care-home.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/02/29/107450/news-round-up-shackles-found-in-jersey-care-home.htmlOther headlines in today's papers include: Teenage pregnancy target will not be met; More city academies on the way; Plan to aid jobless 'will cost £75bn'Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:27:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/02/29/107451/shackles-found-in-jersey-care-home.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/02/29/107451/shackles-found-in-jersey-care-home.htmlOther headlines in today's papers include: Teenage pregnancy target will not be met; More city academies on the way; Plan to aid jobless 'will cost £75bn'Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:27:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/02/28/107445/jersey-police-suggest-third-cellar-at-haut-de-la-garenne.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/02/28/107445/jersey-police-suggest-third-cellar-at-haut-de-la-garenne.htmlJersey police believe there could be a third underground cellar at a former children's home on the island where alleged abuse took place.Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:43:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/02/27/107401/the-big-interview-northerncares-howard-woolfenden.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/02/27/107401/the-big-interview-northerncares-howard-woolfenden.htmlTrue partnership is the way forward for contracting out services, says northerncare's managing directorWed, 27 Feb 2008 17:30:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/02/27/107417/jersey-mps-demand-independent-inquiry-into-abuse.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/02/27/107417/jersey-mps-demand-independent-inquiry-into-abuse.htmlMPs are urging Justice Secretary Jack Straw to appoint independent judges and prosecutors to deal with any cases emerging from the Jersey child abuse investigation. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:28:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/02/27/107397/jersey-child-abuse-allegations-multiply.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/02/27/107397/jersey-child-abuse-allegations-multiply.htmlFurther child abuse allegations are emerging from Jersey following the discovery of a child's remains in a former children's home on the island.Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:55:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/02/27/107403/news-round-up-jersey-care-home-abuse-victim-i-was-locked-up-drugged-beaten-and-sexually-abused.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/02/27/107403/news-round-up-jersey-care-home-abuse-victim-i-was-locked-up-drugged-beaten-and-sexually-abused.htmlOther headlines from today's papers include: Army of therapists to push aside pills for depression, Gordon Brown faces defeat on 42-day anti-terror law, Asylum removals slump as applications rise.Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:52:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/02/26/107389/exclusive-jersey-whistle-blower-fears-he-will-be-silenced.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/02/26/107389/exclusive-jersey-whistle-blower-fears-he-will-be-silenced.htmlThe UK whistleblower who raised concerns over child protection in Jersey fears the island’s government will try to silence him as a police investigation into child abuse widens.Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:15:00 GMT