The Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) and Cafcass have published a new agreement on how local authority social workers and family court guardians should work together during care proceedings and pre-proceedings in the family courts. The guidance aims to improve collaboration and help resolve disagreements in the face of increasing demand for care proceedings. It sets out the distinct roles that social workers and guardians play, and provides a framework for resolving disputes between professionals. The agreement applies to both care proceedings and work to divert cases away from court where applicable.
Guidance on social work and guardian collaboration
