Childrens Advocacy

In need of some advice. After three years of various interventions which have included CAMHS, S7 Report, S37 Report and CAFCASS, all of which have been different social workers, the Judge has now ordered another CAFCASS Feelings and Wishes Report and more CAMHS intervention. This will be with two new social workers. The children (aged 9 and 8) are beginning to feel emotionally drained by the whole situation as they are continually expected to cover ''old ground''with these interventions again and again. I really feel that the time has come to suggest that the children have their own advocacy to represent them. Is this possible and how do I go about insisting if I can on this? Many thanks in advance.

the court could appoint a Guardian for the children, who would then instruct a solicitor on their behalf.

However, Cafcass is there to speak for the child. A court is only likely to apppont a Guardian if the udge, and the cafcas officer consider it appropriate, or in the event that the local authority issues Care proceedings.

The children are very young to think about separate representation (i.e. different to Cafcass / any Guardian)