The ‘VOCAL’ study was based on children’s “right to rest, leisure, play and recreation and to take part in cultural and artistic activities”… Read More
Leicestershire Cares’ ideas for the Care Review
Leicestershire Cares has engaged with the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care in England since its launch. We responded to their initial Call for Evidence, submitted feedback to the Case for Change, and have met with… Read More
Speech, language and communication training resources
The resources on this page have been developed to support practitioners to access training which meets the requirements of the All Wales SLC training pathway… Read More
‘Your plan, your voice’: New Thrive Magazine
More recently, the Young People’s Care Forum in Wales took part in workshops that explored the importance of having a pathway plan to help prepare for leaving care and detail the support that young people are entitled… Read More
Thrive Magazine: Your plan, your voice
This issue of Thrive Magazine, Your plan, your voice, was informed by the Young People’s Care Forum in Wales which presented workshops that explored the importance of having a pathway plan to help prepare for leaving care and detail the support that… Read More
Services for parents who have had a child removed from their care: A new study in Wales
Reflect is a service which operates over 11 sites in Wales, covering 20 local authorities. These 11 sites are either run by the local authority, or commissioned to one of two children’s charities, Barnardo’s and Action for Children… Read More
Children’s Commissioner for Wales annual report 2021
The Children’s Commissioner for Wales’ final report for 2021 examines children’s rights in Wales… Read More
Local Government Association children’s homes research
The Local Government Association commissioned SEC Newgate Research to undertake research into the policies, barriers and facilitators for local authorities and smaller independent providers in establishing children’s homes… Read More
Improving young people’s mental health
The LGA commissioned the Centre for Mental Health to develop case studies on ‘whole household’ approaches to young people’s mental health… Read More
Bright Futures
This paper sets out seven clear priorities for coordinated action across the public, community and voluntary sectors, which we believe will help drive the improvement necessary to consistently offer the brightest future for children and families… Read More
