Family Rights Group

Family Rights Group Family Rights Group: Helping Families Helping Children. We campaign for families to have their voice. And to better understand social work concerns.

This is an open and un-moderated Facebook group which can be viewed by anyone accessing the site. Posters are therefore advised not to post any private or confidential information about themselves or their children. We advise families when they are involved with children’s services or need their help. We provide advice for parents, grandparents, relatives and friends including kinship carers in En

gland. Our expert advisers are all experienced lawyers, social workers or family rights advocates. They help families to understand the law and child welfare processes and their rights and options.

With only a couple of weeks of August left, many of us are beginning to think about the new school year. But when exactl...
20/08/2026

With only a couple of weeks of August left, many of us are beginning to think about the new school year. But when exactly do children have to attend school?

Here is fact no 4 in our series of quick facts for kinship carers about childcare, schooling and education in England.

When do children have to attend school?ℹ️
• In England, children aged five or above must receive some form of education.
• Most children start school in the school year in which they turn five.
• Children must continue in education or training until they are 18.
• It is possible for children not to attend school, but they must still receive full-time education. For example, through home schooling by a parent, carer or with tutors.

Get more quick facts for kinship carers in England at our website:
https://frg.org.uk/get-help-and-advice/who/kinship-carers/kinship-care-and-support-with-education/

19/08/2026

Every year, thousands of children are deprived of their liberty by the Family Court.

It can be hard to understand all the complex rules and processes around ‘deprivation of liberty’ - but families don’t have to face this alone.

Our free specialist advice resources are for parents and carers.

We can help you to understand what deprivation of liberty means and why social workers may draw up plans to deprive a child of their liberty.

Learn about your rights and options and get support at the link below.

It might be the summer holidays but lots of carers are still working and need childcare.Here is quick fact no 3 in our s...
17/08/2026

It might be the summer holidays but lots of carers are still working and need childcare.

Here is quick fact no 3 in our series for kinship carers about childcare, schooling and education in England.

‘Extra support’ childcare scheme ℹ️
- 15 hours of free childcare may be available for some two-year-olds, if they or their carer are receiving 'extra support'.
- Low income and whether a child is looked after in the care system (or was previously) are examples of extra support.

Get more quick facts on kinship care in England at our website:
https://frg.org.uk/get-help-and-advice/who/kinship-carers/kinship-care-and-support-with-education/

13/08/2026

📢 We've extended our Call for Evidence deadline! 📢

NYAS and Birth Companions are working together to help ensure care-experienced women and girls are supported to give their own babies the very best possible start in life.

We've extended our Call for Evidence deadline to give more people the opportunity to share their experiences and insights. The new deadline to submit evidence is now 18 September 2026.

We want to hear from care-experienced women who have had contact with social care during pregnancy or early motherhood, and professionals working in or with the social care system, to know what is working, what's not working, and where we should be focussing our efforts for meaningful change.

Find out more: https://www.nyas.net/support-us/policy-and-research/breaking-the-cycle-intergenerational-care-involvement/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=breakingcycle

⏰ The Call for Evidence is now open until 18 September 2026.

Please share this post to help us reach more people whose voices deserve to be heard. Every contribution will help strengthen the evidence base and inform recommendations for the change we all want to see.

13/08/2026

Final clip in our special guardianship order (SGO) series!

A special guardianship order, or SGO, is an order made by a court. It gives a child a long-term home with someone who is not their parent – maybe another family member or a family friend. But what else do you need to know about SGOs?

📽️Watch now.
🔗Explore more: https://ow.ly/p38G50XHxC6

12/08/2026

When children’s services become involved with a family, fathers are sometimes overlooked or excluded from decisions about their children.
If you are a father you may feel unsure about your rights and responsibilities.
Family Rights Group has a dedicated resource to help fathers understand their legal rights around things like parental responsibility, the child protection process, care proceedings, and where to find more help.
Check it out: https://frg.org.uk/get-help-and-advice/who/fathers/

10/08/2026

A special guardianship order (SGO), is an order made by a court. It gives a child a long-term home with someone who is not their parent – maybe another family member or a family friend. But what about the parents - how does that work?

Watch Family Rights Group adviser Lorraine explain about ‘parental responsibility’ and SGOs in our latest clip.📽️

Visit our website for more information: https://frg.org.uk/get-help-and-advice/who/kinship-carers/special-guardianship/🔗

“I didn’t realise I was carrying shame…”Kristy Holt shares her journey as a birth mother and her experience of shame – h...
06/08/2026

“I didn’t realise I was carrying shame…”
Kristy Holt shares her journey as a birth mother and her experience of shame – how she carried it without realising what it was, how the weight of it shaped her, and how she is now learning to hold it differently.

From silence and stigma to strength and self-understanding – learn how Kristy has rewritten her story: https://frg.org.uk/news-blogs-and-vlogs/blogs/from-shame-to-strength-rewriting-my-story/

05/08/2026

'Is a special guardianship order a bit like adoption?” In this video, our adviser, Lorraine explains the legal differences. ➡️

Unlike adoption, a child under a special guardianship order (SGO) remains legally part of their birth family. SGOs are designed for situations where children can't be cared for by their parents, but a family member or close friend can offer a long-term home.

This series of video clips is all about breaking down unfamiliar terms into plain language so families can feel informed and supported.📽️

Watch the clip now and visit our website for more detailed information: https://frg.org.uk/get-help-and-advice/who/kinship-carers/special-guardianship/

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