Special Guardianship – An Agenda for Change

Mar 14, 2021

Over the last decade there has been a remarkable change in the use of Special Guardianship. It has become the main route for children out of the care system following care proceedings, overtaking adoption. The Centre for Child and Family Justice Research at Lancaster...
Special Guardians continue to get a raw deal

Special Guardians continue to get a raw deal

Sep 3, 2019 | SGO News

Special Guardians continue to get a raw deal This post was updated 14.3.2021 Special Guardians are often not receiving the support they need. This story caught my attention as it continues to highlight the lack of resources available to those Special Guardians who are...
What Does A Special Guardianship Assessment Look Like

What Does A Special Guardianship Assessment Look Like

Apr 17, 2019 | SGO Assessment

What Does A Special Guardianship Assessment Look Like   The Special Guardianship Assessment Process A Special Guardianship Order makes one or more people as Special Guardians for a child. The Special Guardian obtains parental responsibility for the child and will...