Tag Archives: Troubled Families

The Casey Review part 2

Posted on January 5, 2017 by ianchisnall

At the beginning of December Louise Casey published a document entitled “A review into opportunity and integration” which attracted a lot of press attention. A large part of this was because it seemed to focus on issues to do with … Continue reading →

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Something that should trouble all of us

Posted on August 15, 2016 by ianchisnall

The news that the Government has suppressed a report that shows one of their flagship schemes has been ineffective is not a shock. Sadly that sort of things happens all too often and Governments appear to believe that they are … Continue reading →

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A revealing exchange

Posted on December 10, 2014 by ianchisnall

  On Monday afternoon two well educated and well paid men had a conversation amongst their peers in a place of great scrutiny, but due to the difficulty in observing all such conversations, this one could so easily have been missed. … Continue reading →

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We need a Troubled Government Programme

Posted on February 14, 2013 by ianchisnall

The Troubled Families Programme headed up by Louise Casey was established by the Government to coordinate services for families whose lives seem very chaotic and who require interventions from a range of different statutory organisations (eg Social Services, Housing, Health and often also the Police). … Continue reading →

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