We recognise the most important influence in a child’s life is family. Children who grow up with safe, stable and nurturing relationships form stronger friendships, develop greater resilience, achieve more in school and are more likely to build positive relationships throughout their lives.
We are child focussed in our intent but recognise that the most effective way to help and protect children is to work alongside the whole family. Therefore strengthening families is central to our aims as we know that families have greater capacity for change when we work with them as partners. This is part of an evidence based approach known as Restorative Practice.
We aim to embed a culture across our workforce where dignity and respect is the basis for our interventions. Every member of staff will understand the principles of Restorative Practice and its ethos will underpin all of our work and align to the borough vision of ‘Forging a Future for all’.
Friday 26 January - Birmingham
Dear Colleagues
We have been offered a number of free placements at the following Conference next Friday.
(see the event flyer)
If there is anyone interested in attending please let me know by Monday 22 January 2018
Regards
Darren Shaw
Principal Social Worker and Lead for Professional Practice
Centre for Professional Practice
Dudley MBC
Telephone number: 01384 818011
