The Panel will meet again to interview candidates and determine who is appointable to the role. The names of all appointable candidates are provided to Ministers. It is then for Ministers to determine merit and decide who should be appointed. In some circumstances, Ministers may choose not to appoint any candidates and re-run the competition. Complaints about other professionals such as judges, local authority social workers, solicitors, or experts appointed by the family court

In respect of family proceedings in which the welfare of children is or may be in question, it is a function of [Cafcass] to: Ultimately, the focus of the role is to ensure that our priorities, policies and plans are delivered to the highest possible standard to ensure positive outcomes for children and young people. Private law: Cafcass received a total of 37,649 private law cases between April and March. This figure is 10.3% higher (3,530 cases) than 2014–15. On average Cafcass received in excess of 3,100 new private law cases per month during 2015–16. [20] Accepting your own emotions – you may find it helps to keep a diary of how you feel and what triggers certain feelings.Taking a break by walking around or going outside can help you to change your focus and let go of your thoughts until you are ready to listen to your child. Hi! My name’s Kelly. I was 11 when my mum and dad split up. There was a big row and Dad left, and my younger brother Darren and I stayed with our mum. 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.

Jim sorted it out so that Darren and I could start visiting Dad at Granny’s house. I liked this better than seeing my dad in his new flat as it felt strange there, and I didn’t really know his new girlfriend. Jim also helped explain to Mum that I didn’t like her saying mean things about Dad.not being adequately supervised to keep the child safe, including a failure to protect them from injuries caused by accidents and being in the company of people or animals that pose a risk to the child. You need to take care that your child does not get caught in the middle or feels pressured into taking sides. This can be extremely upsetting for children and can damage their relationship with both parents. This can very often be obvious to the professionals working with you. In extreme circumstances it can be seen as ‘alienating behaviours’. This is why it is so important that both parents understand and manage their own feelings. Without doing so, they cannot be emotionally ready to understand and help their child cope with how they are feeling. Care proceedings. Often called ‘public law’. It is where the local authority has serious concerns about the safety or welfare of a child.

Not responding to your freedom of information or subject access request within our stated timeframes Divorce and separation. Often called ‘private law’. It is where parents or carers cannot agree on arrangements for their children.At the family court, the judge listened to everyone, and read Jim’s report, and then made a decision about where Darren and I should live.” 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. Cafcass had its first national Ofsted inspection in March 2014 and the overall judgement was ‘good’ with an ‘outstanding’ judgement for leadership and governance. [26] Cafcass had its second national Ofsted inspection in March 2018 and Ofsted rated Cafcass as 'outstanding'. [27] I told Jim that I knew Mum and Dad were very angry with each other and that I didn’t want to see any more rows between them. I also told him I missed my granny a lot and her dog Spotty who we used to take for walks every weekend.