Hosted by the Local Family Justice Board and Fenners Chambers, this session shares expert perspectives on Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs) and the expectations surrounding SGO support plans.
Fenners Barrister Louise Ballantyne provides an overview of the regulations surrounding SGOs.
Her Honour Judge Gordon-Saker discusses the Court’s expectations for tailored SGO plans.
Stuart Stapleton and Sue King from Peterborough City Council, alongside Ana Caldararu and Steve Crossman from Cambridgeshire County Council, explore how support for Special Guardians is provided and how SGO plans are drawn up.
Finally, Nicola Silk, Consultant Family Court Adviser at CAFCASS, explains the information CAFCASS requires before approving an SGO plan and the key expectations they have for its content.
We are delighted to announce our upcoming Webinar “Special Guardianship Orders and SGO Support Plans: Key Insights and Expectations”
📅 18 September 2025 | 🕓 4:30 PM | 💻 Online via Zoom
Hosted by the Local Family Justice Board and Fenners Chambers, this session share expert perspectives on Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs) and the expectations surrounding SGO support plans.
Fenners Barrister Louise Ballantyne will provide an overview of the regulations surrounding SGOs. Her Honour Judge Gordon-Saker will discuss the Court’s expectations for tailored SGO plans. Stuart Stapleton and Sue King from Peterborough City Council, alongside Ana Caldararu and Steve Crossman from Cambridgeshire County Council, will explore how support for Special Guardians is provided and how SGO plans are drawn up. Finally, Nicola Silk, Consultant Family Court Adviser at CAFCASS, will explain the information CAFCASS requires before approving an SGO plan and the key expectations they have for its content.
We are pleased to share the materials from this year’s Family Law Training Day. Thank you to all who attended!
This event would not be possible without the time and expertise of our speakers, who delivered engaging and informative presentations across a range of key topics in family law. Special thanks to HHJ Gordon-Saker, HHJ Spinks, Patrick Freer and Rebecca Clarke (Regency Chambers), Michael Nwoye (Children and Families Across Borders), Dr Ibrahim Jalloh (Consultant Neurosurgeon), Luke Dickinson (CAFCASS), as well as our own Abigail Robinson, Richard Balchin, Jeffrey Deegan, Laura McGinty, and Joshua Walters of Fenners Chambers.
Embedded above is the video playlist of each presentation. To browse the presentations, click the playlist icon in the top-right corner of the video player.
Please note: due to a technical error, there is no audio for the first part of the first presentation. The audio begins at the time stamp 0:41:41. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.
You will find links to the individual presentations and speaker materials below:
Fenners Chambers is pleased to share the recording from our latest webinar “Adoption Reform: Contact with Birth Families”.
The webinar covers a range of topics, including the current legal framework for contact in adoption cases and the challenges of balancing adoptive stability with birth family connections. Our speakers also discuss practical approaches to managing post-adoption contact arrangements.
This session features expertise from esteemed speakers:
HHJ Liza Gordon-Saker DFJ
Lisa Hannant, Barrister, Fenners Chambers
Jade Cullum, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Regional Adoption Agency
Tom Hey, Family Finding Manager
This webinar was hosted in collaboration with the Local Family Justice Board. Find the webinar and materials below.
The inaugural webinar of our 2024 series is now available on demand, following the publication of research featured in the webinar initially,
This webinar focuses on the critical topic of “Assessing and Supporting Parents with Learning Difficulties in Care Proceedings”. Our expert speakers delve into the complexities of providing support to parents with learning difficulties within the context of care proceedings. Key themes addressed include the role of adult social care for parents with learning disabilities when a child is no longer in their care, and best practices for assessing parents with learning disabilities, featuring valuable insights on the PAMS and Parent Assess models.
Speakers:
HHJ Liza Gordon-Saker: Cambridge and Peterborough DFJ
Sarah Seekins: Independent Social Worker
Mary Baginsky: Researcher, Kings College, London
In collaboration with the Cambridgeshire Local Family Justice Board, this webinar is an invaluable resource for legal professionals, social workers, and anyone involved in care proceedings.
Aelred Hookway shared valuable insights on the Buteyko method, explaining how effective breathing techniques can reduce stress and boost workplace well-being by tapping into the physiology of breathing.
Jodie Drummond provided an expert overview of TOLATA and Schedule 1 Children Act applications, shedding light on these nuanced and impactful legal topics.
Founded in 1942, Resolution is a network of family justice professionals dedicated to helping families and individuals address issues through constructive and collaborative approaches. This session was one of many they offer to increase awareness and provide guidance for litigants in Family Law.
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