Building better social care in Wales
Summary: In this webinar Dr Paul Andell will discuss the phenomenon of children going missing from care, situating these experiences within wider frameworks of structural violence, social harm, and institutional neglect. Drawing on personal reflections, policy analysis, case studies, and recent qualitative research, the presenter suggests that episodes of missing children are not isolated events but symptoms of systemic… Read More
Summary: The exploitation of learning disabled and neurodivergent children and young people is a concern given the higher rates of abuse and exploitation experienced by children with special educational needs and disabilities. This presentation will consider the needs of these children and their parents for help and support. Based on a study published in 2024… Read More
About the webinar: Across the UK, and particularly in Wales, there is growing awareness of the criminal exploitation of children, however practitioners remain confused about what truly works to support them. This webinar will explore the evolving landscape of policy, legislation, and practice, highlighting both the progress made and the systemic gaps that still leave… Read More
Summary: Despite the UK’s robust child protection policies and approaches to modern slavery, there is no specific legislation or statutory guidance to address the criminal exploitation of children. Rather, it is considered under existing provisions under the Modern Slavery Act 2015. Yet, frontline workers seldom suspect British children of being victims of modern slavery. It… Read More
Abstract Join us for a webinar where we delve into the complexities of the topic of child maltreatment, a pressing public health issue with lifelong consequences. Based on a groundbreaking European Delphi study, published in the Lancet Regional Health – Europe, this webinar will explore efforts to achieve a unified definition of child maltreatment to… Read More
About the webinar: Dawn Mannay and Victoria Timperley present their essential guide to the innovative qualitative research technique of sandboxing. Originating from play therapy, sandboxing enables children, young people, and adults to create three-dimensional scenes using miniature figures and everyday objects in a sand-filled tray. Creating these sand scenes offers opportunities for individuals and groups… Read More
About the webinar: Life Story Work (LSW) is widely recognised in health and social care settings as a powerful approach for supporting care-experienced children and young people. By using biographical and narrative techniques, LSW creates opportunities for individuals to explore, reflect on, and make sense of their lived experiences. It is frequently referenced in policy,… Read More
We are delighted to launch our Annual Adoption Lecture 2025. Our guest speaker will be Dr Tam Cane from the University of Sussex, who will present her research on the AFDiT framework – a framework intended to ensure positive identity outcomes for all minoritised ethnic children moving into transracial adoption. Registration is now open. Dr… Read More
Abstract Children receiving care and support (CRCS) from the child welfare system represent a vulnerable subpopulation who often face complex and multifaceted challenges, usually stemming from abuse, neglect, or disability. Despite the significant health disparities associated with this group, limited research has explored how these outcomes differ across ethnic and religious identities. This paper addresses… Read More
Abstract At a time of crisis and reform for children’s social care in England, the need to reinvest in services that support families has never been more pressing. In this seminar, Calum Webb will present findings from an extensive analysis of the association between spending on preventative and supportive children and family services and rates… Read More
