by emily@wander-films.co.uk | Sep 7, 2026 | Childcare & Social Services, Family Law
By Kirsty Ward – Trainee Solicitor Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 Enacted on 29 April 2026, this act introduces a wide range of reforms to children’s social care, safeguarding and education. This article focuses on Section 1 of the act which outlines...
by emily@wander-films.co.uk | Aug 18, 2026 | Childcare & Social Services, Family Law
By Stacey Phoenix, Head of Department, Cygnet Law Cafcass has recently published its Strategic Plan for 2026–2029, setting out an ambitious vision for the future of family justice and reaffirming its commitment to ensuring every child has a positive and meaningful...
by emily@wander-films.co.uk | Jul 21, 2026 | Childcare & Social Services
With the summer holidays approaching, many separated parents will be looking forward to spending quality time with their children, whether that’s a family holiday abroad, visiting relatives overseas or simply enjoying a change of scenery together. However, if...
by emily@wander-films.co.uk | Jun 10, 2026 | Childcare & Social Services, Family Law
It’s an exciting time for many couples and families as they prepare to welcome a child, whether that’s after emotional fertility struggles, as the next step for same-sex couples, or as an alternative route for those who may not be able to carry a pregnancy themselves....
by emily@wander-films.co.uk | Apr 11, 2026 | Childcare & Social Services
Where are sibling relationships on the long list of professional duties arising from the making of Care Orders? We have all heard professionals say that sibling contact will be ‘top of the agenda’, that professionals will do their utmost and that no stone will be left...