Jane has worked in the legal sector for 31 years. She is a Solicitor in our Child Care department.
jane.aldred@switalskis.com or Jane’s secretary
philippa.wadsworth@switalskis.com
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Switalskis Solicitors Ltd
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Jane holds Higher Rights of Audience. She specialises in :
Jane has been a member of the Law Society Children Panel since 1996. She is a also a member of the following organisations:
Jane is highly experienced in dealing with a variety of clients and can adapt her approach accordingly. She is frequently asked to separately represent vulnerable young people in proceedings by external colleagues due to her ability to engage with these clients. It is important to Jane to ensure that a client’s voice is heard and that any court proceedings progress fairly. Jane has over 30 years of advocacy experience and is able to advocate strongly on behalf of any client. She provides a quality service to all clients, including parents, young people and professionals.
If a local authority believes a child is at risk of suffering significant harm, it may decide to issue care proceedings for the child concerned. These are legal proceedings that aim to protect the child from any harm or likelihood of harm, and potential outcomes include a supervision order (where a social worker will help your family to make the necessary changes) and a care order (where the local authority takes responsibility for the child).
This article explains the typical timeline for child care proceedings, including the 26-week legal target and reasons why some cases take longer. It covers key factors that may cause delays, such as international elements, specialist assessments, and parental progress. Switalskis expert family and child care team offers legal support to help families navigate the process.
The tragic death of Bronson Battersby made for very sad reading. It’s a matter of public knowledge that Bronson was known to social care and was classed as a vulnerable child.