30 May 2011
27 May 2011
Shared Parenting Study. wco believe the presumption of shared/co-parenting, and systematic enforcement of this, may reduce litigation as mediation has a clear "starting point" of equality. http://ping.fm/6ZFkK
24 May 2011
22 May 2011
Gov Ministerial Statement - #wco SocialWorkers (Education: Munro Review of Child Protection)
Loughton, Tim raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): SocialWorkers; Childcare; Family Courts; Parenting; Regulation
Few things are more important than helping and protecting vulnerable children and young people. I am reminded daily of the immense dedication of professionals and their unstinting efforts to keep children and young people safe. ...
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Munro, Eileen
More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2011-05-10a.32WS.1
http://www.education.gov.uk/munroreview/
Published: 10/05/2011 12:00:00
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Subject(s): SocialWorkers; Childcare; Family Courts; Parenting; Regulation
Few things are more important than helping and protecting vulnerable children and young people. I am reminded daily of the immense dedication of professionals and their unstinting efforts to keep children and young people safe. ...
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Munro, Eileen
More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wms/?id=2011-05-10a.32WS.1
http://www.education.gov.uk/munroreview/
Published: 10/05/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco NRP Rights (House of Lords: Children: Access)
Somebody raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): NRP Rights; Childcare; Family Courts; Parenting; Equality
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to ensure that non-resident parents who are responsible for the support of their children have proper access to, and contact with, their children.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Hill, Jonathan
More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-13a.249.0
Published: 13/05/2011 12:00:00
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Subject(s): NRP Rights; Childcare; Family Courts; Parenting; Equality
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to ensure that non-resident parents who are responsible for the support of their children have proper access to, and contact with, their children.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Hill, Jonathan
More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-13a.249.0
Published: 13/05/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco SocialWorkers (Education: Children: Protection)
McDonnell, John raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): SocialWorkers; Childcare; Family Courts; Governance; LocalGov; Parenting
To ask the Secretary of State for Education what steps he plans to take in response to the recommendations of the Munro Review of Child Protection.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Loughton, Tim
More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-12a.55032.h
Published: 12/05/2011 12:00:00
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Subject(s): SocialWorkers; Childcare; Family Courts; Governance; LocalGov; Parenting
To ask the Secretary of State for Education what steps he plans to take in response to the recommendations of the Munro Review of Child Protection.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Loughton, Tim
More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-12a.55032.h
Published: 12/05/2011 12:00:00
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20 May 2011
Parliamentary Debate - #wco Parenting (House of Lords: Children: Parenting - Question)
Northbourne, Christopher raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Parenting; Childcare; Education; Parliament-UK
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to define more clearly the responsibilities of parenthood. ...
Comment by #wco: Parents are the people that are responsible for, and should enjoy, their children. Jointly and Equally.
Other contacts: Hill, Jonathan
More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/lords/?id=2011-05-19a.1483.0
Published: 19/05/2011 11:05:00
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Subject(s): Parenting; Childcare; Education; Parliament-UK
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to define more clearly the responsibilities of parenthood. ...
Comment by #wco: Parents are the people that are responsible for, and should enjoy, their children. Jointly and Equally.
Other contacts: Hill, Jonathan
More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/lords/?id=2011-05-19a.1483.0
Published: 19/05/2011 11:05:00
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19 May 2011
Solicitors Journal - 'Ball in media's court' after ruling on naming of family law experts http://ping.fm/87ME7
15 May 2011
We don't agree with all the hype, but "Yes" mobile phones should be banned at school - you're there to learn, and if the people with parental responsibility want to contact you - call the school reception !
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10 May 2011
7 May 2011
Gov Written Answer - #wco CAFCASS (Education: CAFCASS)
Patel, Priti raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): CAFCASS; Family Courts; NRP Rights; Parenting
To ask the Secretary of State for Education in how many cases Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service has recommended mediation between parents in each of the last five years.
Comment by #wco: a conspiracy theorist may suggest that CAFCASS don't support mediation as it reduces or removes their role and so their existance could be questioned .. and that lawyers make money from the Family Court not mediation ...
Other contacts: Loughton, Tim
More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-05a.53863.h
Published: 05/05/2011 12:00:00
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Subject(s): CAFCASS; Family Courts; NRP Rights; Parenting
To ask the Secretary of State for Education in how many cases Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service has recommended mediation between parents in each of the last five years.
Comment by #wco: a conspiracy theorist may suggest that CAFCASS don't support mediation as it reduces or removes their role and so their existance could be questioned .. and that lawyers make money from the Family Court not mediation ...
Other contacts: Loughton, Tim
More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-05a.53863.h
Published: 05/05/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Legal Aid (Justice: Legal Aid: Families)
Patel, Priti raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Legal Aid; CAFCASS; Childcare; Equality; Family Courts; Justice; Money; NRP Rights; Parenting
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice how much was spent on legal aid in cases relating to child access arrangements in each of the last five years.
Comment by #wco: £52 million per year .. a large amount could be saved if NRP's could get the same support as PWC's and afforded systematic backup to continue their relationship with their child(ren) when the PWC decides to stop access.
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-05a.53866.h
Published: 05/05/2011 12:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Subject(s): Legal Aid; CAFCASS; Childcare; Equality; Family Courts; Justice; Money; NRP Rights; Parenting
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice how much was spent on legal aid in cases relating to child access arrangements in each of the last five years.
Comment by #wco: £52 million per year .. a large amount could be saved if NRP's could get the same support as PWC's and afforded systematic backup to continue their relationship with their child(ren) when the PWC decides to stop access.
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-05a.53866.h
Published: 05/05/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco Legal Aid (Justice: Legal Aid: Families)
Patel, Priti raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Legal Aid; Childcare; Family Courts; Equality; NRP Rights; Parenting; CAFCASS
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice how much funding has been provided to (a) mothers and (b) fathers in legal aid for cases (i) in the family courts and (ii) involving the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service in each of the last five years.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-05a.53865.h
Published: 05/05/2011 12:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Subject(s): Legal Aid; Childcare; Family Courts; Equality; NRP Rights; Parenting; CAFCASS
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice how much funding has been provided to (a) mothers and (b) fathers in legal aid for cases (i) in the family courts and (ii) involving the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service in each of the last five years.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-05a.53865.h
Published: 05/05/2011 12:00:00
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http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Gov Written Answer - #wco CAFCASS (Education: CAFCASS)
Patel, Priti raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): CAFCASS; Family Courts; Justice; Scrutiny
To ask the Secretary of State for Education what recent assessment he has made of the quality of reports provided by Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service to family courts.
Comment by #wco: How can OFSTED review the quality of reports when the answer in a previous question http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-04a.53861.h clearly states there is no review by Dept for Education or CAFCASS of outcomes from these reports?
Does this mean that OFSTED can actually get to review the outcomes of the Family Court? If this is so, then why can't other RELEVANT agencies review the Family Court outcomes .. like Justice Department or DWP ???
Other contacts: Loughton, Tim
More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-04a.53864.h
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-04a.53861.h
Published: 04/05/2011 12:00:00
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Subject(s): CAFCASS; Family Courts; Justice; Scrutiny
To ask the Secretary of State for Education what recent assessment he has made of the quality of reports provided by Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service to family courts.
Comment by #wco: How can OFSTED review the quality of reports when the answer in a previous question http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-04a.53861.h clearly states there is no review by Dept for Education or CAFCASS of outcomes from these reports?
Does this mean that OFSTED can actually get to review the outcomes of the Family Court? If this is so, then why can't other RELEVANT agencies review the Family Court outcomes .. like Justice Department or DWP ???
Other contacts: Loughton, Tim
More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-04a.53864.h
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-04a.53861.h
Published: 04/05/2011 12:00:00
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Gov Written Answer - #wco CAFCASS (Education: CAFCASS)
Patel, Priti raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): CAFCASS; Equality; Family Courts; NRP Rights; Parenting
To ask the Secretary of State for Education
(1) how many (a) fathers and (b) mothers have been denied access to their children as a result of a decision or recommendation from Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service in each of the last five years;
(2) how many (a) fathers and (b) mothers have (i) successfully and (ii) unsuccessfully challenged a final decision by Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service to prevent access to a child in each of the last five years.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Loughton, Tim
More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-04a.53861.h
Published: 04/05/2011 12:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Subject(s): CAFCASS; Equality; Family Courts; NRP Rights; Parenting
To ask the Secretary of State for Education
(1) how many (a) fathers and (b) mothers have been denied access to their children as a result of a decision or recommendation from Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service in each of the last five years;
(2) how many (a) fathers and (b) mothers have (i) successfully and (ii) unsuccessfully challenged a final decision by Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service to prevent access to a child in each of the last five years.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Loughton, Tim
More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-04a.53861.h
Published: 04/05/2011 12:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Gov Written Answer - #wco Legal Aid (Justice: Legal Aid)
McCartney, Karl raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Legal Aid; CAFCASS; Childcare; Family Courts; Justice; Parenting; Relationships; Scrutiny
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what plans he has for the funding of disbursements in (a) clinical negligence, (b) family law and (c) child care cases after such cases are withdrawn from the scope of legal aid.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-04a.53217.h
Published: 04/05/2011 12:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Subject(s): Legal Aid; CAFCASS; Childcare; Family Courts; Justice; Parenting; Relationships; Scrutiny
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what plans he has for the funding of disbursements in (a) clinical negligence, (b) family law and (c) child care cases after such cases are withdrawn from the scope of legal aid.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-04a.53217.h
Published: 04/05/2011 12:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Gov Written Answer - #wco Legal Aid (Justice: Legal Aid)
Green, Kate raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Legal Aid; Family Courts; Justice; Relationships; Scrutiny
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what consideration he has given to the retention of legal aid in private family law proceedings for parties assessed as unsuitable for mediation where the issue of domestic violence does not arise.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-04a.52776.h
Published: 04/05/2011 12:00:00
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http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Subject(s): Legal Aid; Family Courts; Justice; Relationships; Scrutiny
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what consideration he has given to the retention of legal aid in private family law proceedings for parties assessed as unsuitable for mediation where the issue of domestic violence does not arise.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Djanogly, Jonathan
More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-04a.52776.h
Published: 04/05/2011 12:00:00
http://www.wheresmydad.org.uk
http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
Gov Written Answer - #wco Childcare (Education: Children's Centres)
Lloyd, Stephen raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Childcare; Parenting
To ask the Secretary of State for Education what plans he has for the national children's play strategy.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Teather, Sarah
More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-03b.53014.h
Published: 03/05/2011 12:00:00
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Subject(s): Childcare; Parenting
To ask the Secretary of State for Education what plans he has for the national children's play strategy.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts: Teather, Sarah
More info can be seen at:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-05-03b.53014.h
Published: 03/05/2011 12:00:00
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5 May 2011
Parliamentary Bill - #wco Education (Sex Education (Required Content) Bill 2010-11)
Dorries, Nadine raised an interesting point.
Subject(s): Education; Healthcare; Parenting
A Bill to require schools to provide certain additional sex education to girls aged between 13 and 16; to provide that such education must include information and advice on the benefits of abstinence from sexual activity; and for connected purposes.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts:
More info can be seen at:
http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2010-11/sexeducationrequiredcontent.html
Published: 04/05/2011 12:00:00
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Subject(s): Education; Healthcare; Parenting
A Bill to require schools to provide certain additional sex education to girls aged between 13 and 16; to provide that such education must include information and advice on the benefits of abstinence from sexual activity; and for connected purposes.
Comment by #wco:
Other contacts:
More info can be seen at:
http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2010-11/sexeducationrequiredcontent.html
Published: 04/05/2011 12:00:00
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http://www.thirdchamber.org.uk
3 May 2011
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