In 2019 the Fostering Network in Wales met and worked with young people from across Wales to hear what they had to say about the digital… Read More
Overburdened social workers aren’t talking to children or recognising neglect
According to the children’s charity Action for Children, child neglect is the most common form of maltreatment in the UK, as well as being the most common reason for a child to be made subject to a child protection plan… Read More
Reporting education data for looked after children to Corporate Parenting Panels: A recommended framework for All Wales use
Following a meeting of Welsh Government, LACE Representatives from several consortia and a commissioned consultant it was agreed that any reports presented to Corporate Parenting Panels and Councils should include data as indicated in the following documentation. Read More
From identification to support: Assessing and improving services for young carers
Family carers are sometimes described as an ‘invisible army’ – a large group of citizens who bear a significant proportion of the national social care strategy… Read More
Improving experiences of young homeless people in supported accommodation
Young homeless people are widely considered to be one of the most vulnerable groups in society, due to their diverse and potentially complex… Read More
Survey of social work practitioners in Wales
Join Dr Charlotte Brookfield and Dr Alyson Rees as they discuss a survey of social work practitioners in Wales undertaken in 2017… Read More
National approach to statutory advocacy for children and young people in Wales (webinar)
The National Approach model places a duty on Children’s Services staff to ensure all children and young people who became looked after… Read More
The ‘Case of Ethics’: Using creative methods for ethical research practice
This ‘Case of Ethics’ interactive workshop explored participants understanding of ethics in research, the practicalities of using creative approaches in research and… Read More
Workshop report: The ‘Case of Ethics’, using creative methods for ethical research practice
The workshop began with two group activities. The first exploring what participants already knew about ethics in research, by considering what things are essential for an ethical encounter… Read More
Adopting Together – Working together to improve outcomes for children who wait
Adopting Together is an innovative, child-focused adoption service. It is being led by a partnership between St David’s Children Society and Barnardo’s Cymru, with both organisations recruiting and supporting families for children who… Read More
