Dear Freddie, I can see that you started to attend the Women as protector’s course but did not get through the initial assessment stage, is that right? It is my understanding that the course has 10 to 12 sessions. I am not sure why you are not been given a copy of the assessment. I think you should ...

Dear Seadog, I can see that children services are arranging a child protection conference to decide whether or not there should be a child protection plan. Here is a film and FAQ’s about child protection conferences. You should get a copy of the social workers report which will be given to everyone ...

Dear Concerned father Thank you for your post. I am very sorry to hear that you became aware on Saturday that your son had sustained a burn which you are concerned about. I am glad to hear that you intend to inform children’s services (in the area where your son lives) about this today, Monday, so t...

Dear Ichi Thank you for your updating post. You must be relieved that your eldest daughter is now in your care because it appears from what you say that she does not feel safe living with her mother. You said there was a split conference, I assume this was a review conference, and information given ...

Dear Beebee86 Thank you for your further post. Court proceedings relating to children are confidential and so are documents. There are specified person or bodies to whom disclosure can be made without the court’s permission. Permission of the court should be obtained before making any other disclosu...

Hi me345, Can your family give your husband details of the Respect helpline-on 0808 802 4040. Respect can give him details of domestic violence courses and counselling that is available in the area where he lives. But he should also contact the social worker himself and ask about domestic violence c...

Dear Me345, Welcome to the Parents forum. I am sorry to hear that children services and the police are involved with your family due to your husband hitting you when you disagree with him. This will be seen as domestic violence and the professionals will be worried that your baby will be harmed. Chi...

Dear Heartbroken80 It must be really great for you having your son back in your care. However, it seems that there is now a further worry for you because you have been told that your mother cannot be around you or your son. As your son has recently returned to your care it may be that children's ser...

Dear Legbrace74 Welcome to the parents’ discussion board. Thank you for posting again regarding the ongoing involvement with your family of children’s services and the police. It is understandably a very difficult time for you and your husband. It appears that you did not get a response to your earl...

Dear Concerned father Welcome to the parents’ discussion board and thanks for your post. It is clear from your post that you have a lot of concerns about your son’s safety and wellbeing whilst in his mother's care. You have not however, given any indication of the concerns that led to a decision tha...