Cacas: The Encyclopaedia of Poo (Evergreen Series)

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Oh, come on. It’s not that bad. Look at all the fun we’re going to have together. Loads of people go through this and they don’t feel like that: get over it!” In most circumstances you’ll get a copy of the letter, occasionally this is not possible. For example, if the letter contains information that would present a risk to others, or if there isn’t enough time before the hearing. If this happens, we will tell the court about this. The safeguarding letter is confidential and should not be shared. Reassure your child as far as you honestly can about what will not change: such as school, friends, routines, etc., or be clear what the changes will be and how you will support them through it. Parents sometimes assume their children are experiencing the same things as they are, and also that their child sees things how their parents see things - from your own point of view. Unless their child is showing visible signs that they are distressed by what has happened (sometimes in behaviour) or are able to express their own feelings openly, parents often do not realise that their children are experiencing things intensely and internally.

I have the privilege of managing experienced staff who are all working towards the goal of achieving better outcomes for children. I am able to contribute to this goal through case discussions, supervision and auditing reports and files. I’m really excited to be on the Young People’s Board. I think it’s so important that young people who have actually been through this can help determine how things can change and how the process works at Cafcass. It’s a really good set-up where young people can have their say.”

HONESTY - Holders of public office have a duty to declare any private interests relating to their public duties and to take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest; Staying calm is one of the most important things to remember when talking to your child. You do not want them to feel like they cannot talk to you without you becoming agitated, or that they are part of the problem. Anne said that she was going to write a report for the court about me and my family, and about spending time with my mum and dad. I thought she was going to ask me who I wanted to live with, but she didn’t. We talked about my pets and school, and drew some pictures about Dad and Mum. Anne told me that someone called a judge would decide about me seeing Mum and Dad, but they wanted to know what I thought. I didn’t say much about this, and Anne said that was OK. scrutinising the local authority’s application and papers submitted to the court, including their assessments and proposed plan for the child;

Not capturing factual information accurately in documentation or reports to court, such as a name or date of birth. Cafcass is set Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets by their sponsor department, the Ministry of Justice. The table below shows the KPI figures for 2015/16. [20] Key Performance Indicator Have they been acting differently; for example, misbehaving at school, or falling out with friends?Children may or may not ask directly or clearly for what they need. They may, instead, hide their feelings and they may or may not realise they are doing this. As of 1 April 2005, responsibility for the functions of Cafcass in Wales, known as CAFCASS Cymru, became the responsibility of the National Assembly for Wales. Following the changes within Welsh Government in 2007, CAFCASS Cymru became part of the Department for Health and Social Services. [18] Governance [ edit ] The Children's Rights Team spearheaded the formation of a Young People's Board for Cafcass. This board consists of 12 young people with experience of Cafcass's services. Since the board's formation in August 2006 they helped to shape Cafcass policies and procedures. In most cases, the child and family are already known to the local authority and may have had an assessment and received local authority family support services. The child may have been the subject of a ‘child in need’ plan and/or a ‘child protection’ plan. The child’s FCA or Guardian will be open to new information as this emerges, including the information gained directly for the child and from those who know them well, such as members of the child’s wider family and other professionals involved with the child and family. They analyse and reflect on the impact of the child’s experiences to help them form a picture which about what the child needs to support their wellbeing and development.