The Family Court in Practice
A safeguarding guide for all practitioners working with children
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The Family Court in Practice
A safeguarding guide for all practitioners working with children
About this book
Written by an experienced former senior judge of the family court, this practical guide provides all students and practitioners working with children with a clear understanding of safeguarding good practice and the principles and proceedings of the family court.
Where there is serious risk of harm, it examines how all involved in the community or family court proceedings can place the child at the centre of their practical decision-making. Incorporating the most up-to-date legislation, and emphasising the importance of multi-agency working, the book enables practitioners, and all stakeholders, to better understand the workings of the family court and to recognise and implement appropriate actions. Fictional case studies with critical questions are included to encourage deep reflection and ways to apply new-found knowledge to practice. The book demystifies the family court to provide an accessible guide for students and both experienced and newly qualified practitioners.
Chapters delve into the structure of the family court, preparing reports and statements, public and private court proceedings, giving evidence, and urgent interventions. The author's professional experience and expertise ensures readers are fully equipped with a unique and practical understanding for safeguarding the welfare of children within the family court system.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Dedication
- Meet the author
- Introduction
- 1 The general principles guiding the safeguarding of children
- 2 Good practice when a serious child safeguarding concern is raised
- 3 An overview of the single family court
- 4 The legal principles applicable to both private and public law proceedings
- 5 Summarising the differences between public and private law proceedings
- 6 The voice of the child
- 7 A detailed examination of private law proceedings
- 8 The Domestic Abuse Act 2021, forced marriage and female genital mutilation
- 9 The Public Law Outline (PLO)
- 10 Urgent interventions to protect children at risk of serious harm
- 11 A detailed examination of public law proceedings
- 12 What is good enough parenting?
- 13 Preparing statements/reports for the family court
- 14 Giving evidence to the family court
- 15 The role of the family court in ascertaining and determining the true facts
- 16 Children whose care needs cannot be met without their liberty being restricted
- 17 At a glance: a compendium of safeguarding key points and further reading
- Appendix 1: local authority social work evidence template (swet)
- Appendix 2: local authority social work evidence template (final statement)
- Appendix 3: community healthcare nhs trust report
- References
- Index