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What We Want Cafcass To Do
Five changes that would make Cafcass transparent, accountable and accurate. None of them new law — just the means to prove the job is being done.
Cafcass Rating
Cafcass Overall Rating
37%
★★★★★
29 Reviews
Behaviour breakdown
Biased
69%
★☆☆☆☆
Inaccurate report
69%
★☆☆☆☆
Discriminatory
62%
★☆☆☆☆
Rude
52%
★☆☆☆☆
Unresponsive
52%
★☆☆☆☆
Breach of confidentiality
28%
★☆☆☆☆
Child-focused
21%
★★★★★
On time
21%
★★★★★
Professional
21%
★★★★★
Clear communication
17%
★★★★★
Helpful
17%
★★★★★
Respectful
17%
★★★★★
Cafcass contact number
0300 456 4000
For families: 9am–5pm Mon–Thu, 9am–4:30pm Fri
Latest News
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Board member appointed to the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service - GOV.UK05 Oct 2026 -
Cafcass reports sharp rise in private law children cases across England - Family Law publishers11 May 2026 -
Child focus is biggest change to family courts in 30 years, senior judge says - BBC30 Mar 2026 -
Judge criticises CAFCASS reporter for failing to follow court directions - The Law Society Gazette16 Jul 2026 -
Children to get swifter justice as new family court approach expands nationally - GOV.UK17 Mar 2026 -
Fewer mothers to appear in court days after giving birth under new guidance - BBC04 Nov 2026
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Fixing Family Courts - Liberal Democrats19 Sep 2026 -
Family courts in England and Wales ‘not good enough’ for women and children, minister says - The Guardian22 Mar 2026 -
Life after divorce: effects of joint custody on parents and children - IFS | Institute for Fiscal Studies14 Jul 2026 -
Man fighting for custody of badger he nursed back from starvation - BBC03 Nov 2026
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YJB responds to children in custody report, 2025 to 2026 - GOV.UK25 Sep 2026
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Children and young person custody project - College of Policing20 Jun 2026
Useful Info
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FAQ
Cafcass Contact Number?
0300 456 4000
What is Section 7?
A welfare report ordered by the court.
Trending Complaints
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