Tired of spending hours compiling notes from different sources? FamilyAxis changes that. Our new Report feature lets you quickly generate professional PDFs by pulling observations and direct work from any date range, adding your commentary, and exporting—all from a single, centralised platform.

If you’ve heard of life story work but aren’t quite sure what it is or what it involves, this article offers a clear introduction. It explains how adults and children work together to build a child’s narrative, why this is important for children in the care system, and why FamilyAxis has built a tool to support the process.

In this article, we explain why we have chosen a six-tier system for grading observations and direct work. We present the research behind this decision and explore the advantages of adopting a more nuanced grading scale for achieving precise, fair, and evidence-based family assessments.

Why is the UK repealing a core principle of family law? This article details the end of the presumption of parental involvement, a landmark reform that moves the family court's priority from contact to safety. This article examines the evidence and human stories behind this legal change.

Ready to create a genogram? This step-by-step guide shows you how to build a professional-quality family diagram from start to finish. Ideal for therapists, social workers, and anyone mapping family relationships.

How does Section 17 of the Children Act 1989 shape the support for vulnerable children and their families? This article provides a comprehensive guide, detailing the legal framework, assessment process, and practical implementation of support for children in need.

How can professionals work together to give families the right help early on? This article explores England’s Common Assessment Framework (CAF)—the foundation for today's Early Help Assessment (EHA)—and how it supports joined-up, early intervention for children and families.

Tired of juggling multiple systems to run your residential family centre? In this article, we introduce our new task system, designed to simplify your day-to-day operations and give you the confidence that nothing will be missed.

Curious about the origin story of FamilyAxis? In this first-person account, follow my path from psychology student to founder, and discover the practical frustrations that led to the creation of a tool for residential family centres.

What does it take to build a career in a Residential Family Assessment Centre? This article explores the key roles, essential qualifications, and skills you need to make a difference in this challenging but rewarding sector.

Want to make direct work logging simple and consistent? This article introduces our new Direct Work feature. It uses custom templates and a grading scale to help teams log sessions, measure progress with analytics, and ensure standardised, evidence-based reporting.

What happens when families face court, but separation isn’t the only option? Residential Family Assessment Centres (RFACs) offer a unique space for parenting assessments. This article explores what they are, when they’re used, and why they’re growing fast. A vital guide for understanding a little-known but important part of the family justice system.

Wondering how to speak truth with empathy when emotions run high? If you’ve ever hesitated to give feedback for fear of hurting parents or felt uncertain about setting firm but caring boundaries, this article is for you. We break down Marshall Rosenberg’s Non-Violent Communication framework into simple, heart-centered strategies for honest, respectful conversations with families and colleagues.

Discover how FamilyAxis’s new Observations feature is designed specifically for family assessment centres to simplify logging, sorting, and analysing observations. Learn about its intuitive six-step grading system, customisable categories tailored to your assessment framework, and powerful analytics dashboards that help teams identify trends and intervene early.

What if the most powerful advocates for families are those who’ve walked the path themselves? In child protection, trust and understanding can be hard to build—but Peer Parent Advocacy (PPA) is quietly changing that. This article explores how parents with lived experience of the child protection system are stepping into advocacy roles to support others on the same path.

Think you have to bend Word into submission for your genogram? Think again. This article shows why Word’s just not cut out for the job - and why taking five minutes to try a purpose-built, free tool like FamilyAxis can be the easiest “new” thing you do all week. Give it a whirl - you might never go back.

Need help getting started on your genogram journey? It can feel confusing at first, but nothing beats seeing real examples. Explore five different family setups - from basic nuclear to blended-families and get inspired to map your own.

Ever looked at a genogram and felt overwhelmed? This straightforward guide is designed to help beginners master the basics in six simple steps, whether you're using it professionally or just exploring your own family story, why not give it a try?

Could simply changing the setting of a therapy session make it more effective for some people? This article explores the rising popularity of walk-and-talk therapy by examining its benefits and drawbacks. Grounded in real-world insights from a residential family assessment centre, it explores how this method offers some parents a less formal, more approachable option compared to conventional indoor therapy.

Discover what makes a great family social work assessment in this practical guide to best practice. From centring the child’s voice to using tools like genograms and chronologies. This article explores how reflection, curiosity and understanding context can support meaningful, informed decisions.

Ever wondered what a Family Assessment Centre actually does? This article sheds light on how they support parents, safeguard children and inform life-changing decisions. Whether you're a curious professional or just wondering what the job title "family assessment practitioner" really means, then this one's for you.

Ever wondered how family patterns repeat across generations? Genograms are like family trees with a psychology degree - mapping not just who’s related to whom, but how everyone really gets along (or doesn’t). Dive in to see how these visual tools can uncover hidden dynamics, spark “aha” moments, and transform the way we understand families.

Could a tech upgrade ease the burden on social workers? Professionals in children’s social care often rely on outdated tools - no surprise, since tech and social care rarely overlap. Exactly what hurdles do social workers face? And is there a solution? Read on to discover how smarter systems might just transform collaboration and give overworked teams the support they need.