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.