The final word – from the Expert by Experience board
As the review draws to a close we wanted to give the final word to the Expert by Experience board who have contributed so much over the past 15 months and who continue to campaign for change. The text below originally appeared as the Expert by Experience foreword to the final report. Their call to […]
Open letter to children’s home staff
Dear Children’s Homes Staff, My name is Josh MacAlister and 14 months ago the government asked me to lead an independent review of children’s social care. Last week I published the final report which includes a clear set of recommendations, alongside a plan and costings, that I am asking the government, public services and businesses […]
Why we need a reset for children’s advocacy
I was really pleased to be able to share the final report from the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care last week. The messages and recommendations from the review are the culmination of thousands of conversations, hundreds of meetings and many months of work. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the review and shared […]
Open letter to social workers
Dear Social Workers My name is Josh MacAlister and 14 months ago the government asked me to lead an independent review of children’s social care. Today, I have published a comprehensive report and reform plan, with a clear set of recommendations and costs, that we are asking the government to support and implement. During this […]
Open letter to parents and families
Dear Parents, Carers, Guardians and Families, My name is Josh MacAlister and 14 months ago the government asked me to do a review of the children’s social care system in England. Today I have published my final report which includes a set of recommendations and a costed plan for reform that I am asking the […]
Open letter to leaders
Dear Children’s Social Care Leaders, My name is Josh MacAlister and 14 months ago the government asked me to lead an independent review of children’s social care. Today I have published the final report which includes a clear set of recommendations, alongside a plan and costings, that I am asking the government, public services and […]
Open letter to foster carers
Dear Foster Carers, My name is Josh MacAlister and 14 months ago the government asked me to lead an independent review of children’s social care. Today I have published the final report which includes a clear set of recommendations, alongside a plan and costings, that I am asking the government, public services and businesses to […]
Open letter to Children and Young People,
Dear Children and Young People, My name is Josh MacAlister. The government asked me to help make some services better for children, and I’m writing to you to tell you what I’ve asked them to do. These services are often called children’s social care and they are provided by your local authority (sometimes known as […]
Speech to NSPCC ‘How safe are our children?’ conference 12th May 2022
A better future for every child: ensuring safety, stability and love for children growing up in England Introduction Thank you for the invitation to join you all today. Peter’s speech yesterday set out a really powerful challenge to the government and I’m grateful for the opportunity to join you today to set out some of […]
We need to place relationships front and centre of children’s social care
Mags Mulowska, a member of the Experts by Experience board, explains why relationships are so important in children’s social care. Mags is a care experienced community organiser and supported her siblings through their care experiences and worked as a children and families social worker. According to a recent study from Bristol university, relationships are […]
