Child-Focused Courts: A Radical Shift in Family Justice for Social Care Professionals & CAFCASS officers

April 2026 has already seen significant developments in the family justice system, including a change in leadership and major reforms. The President has retired Sir Andrew McFarlane retired on 14 April 2026 as President of the Family Division, Head of Family Justice, and President of the Court of Protection, after eight… Continue reading

Series of Children Act Private Law Proceedings Case Law- Part 1-Tips for a court report writer

This legal blog is part 1 of an exploration of a series of private children act case law, highlighting the complexities that can arise in private law proceedings. As a children’s social worker or as a Cafcass officer, have you ever been told this is an easy case, it is only… Continue reading