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Nagalro is a professional association
for practitioners concerned with the representation of children in both
public and private court proceedings and independent social workers. For
more information click here.
The Association was established in 1990
as a non-profit making organisation to
be the national professional agency for guardians ad litem and reporting
officers. Nagalro is now a company limited by
guarantee. Since 1 April 2001 it has offered full
membership to all Children’s
Guardians and Children and Family Reporters. In 2002 Nagalro opened its
membership to include
independent social workers working in the children and families
field.
The aims of
the organisation are to promote
and enhance the quality of practice of independent social workers and those
concerned with the independent representation of children’s interests
before the courts, throughout England and Wales. These aims include
establishing an ethical base for the work of its members, encouraging high
quality standards, and promoting training and professional
development. It is also concerned with the distribution of
information, facilitating communication between its members and links
with other organisations and persons concerned with the welfare of
children.
The provision of services to its members includes advice and other
services which meet the specific needs of those operating in this sphere of
work. Nagalro offers professional indemnity insurance to all full members through their annual
subscription; it also provides support and representation for members who
may encounter difficulties as a result of a complaint.
The Association publishes a
professional magazine four times a year called ‘Seen
and Heard’.
Full members can join the Nagalro Google
Group which provides a link to
colleagues across the country. This resource offers an opportunity to share concerns and information.
Nagalro Advertising Policy.
Full members can apply to join the on-line Nagalro independent social work directory.
Other activities.
The Association aims to influence
social policy to the benefit of
children. In this respect it responds to
central government consultations about a variety of issues. Links to Nagalro responses are available on the Documents page of this website.
Other activities include the encouragement and promotion of research, and
the promotion of a high quality service of children’s representation under
Cafcass. More details can be found in the Cafcass
section of this website. The association also organises training
courses and conferences on a
regular basis to consider
pertinent issues affecting children. The current Nagalro training programme can be found
on the training page of this website.
Structure
of organisation. Nagalro is run by a council elected
by members. Council members
are directors of the company. Officers
include chair, vice chair, company secretary and treasurer. Nagalro
has two service providers: the editor
of Seen and Heard, Julie Doughty and the principal administrator, Karen Harris.
Full membership of the Association is
open to all Children’s
Guardians, Children and Family Reporters and independent social workers in
the field of children and families.
Associate membership is available to people who support the aims and objectives of
the Association. Associate members receive 4 issues of Seen &
Heard per year, and reduced fees for training and conferences.
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