Our second Findings Report from the ‘Pathways to University’ project puts forward 20 recommendations aimed at Local Authorities, Government and Policy Makers – urging them to accelerate support and promote achievement for all those with care experience… Read More
Berlin Declaration: Leaving Care Entitlement
In Germany, as in other countries, care leavers need a “leaving care” entitlement in order to strengthen their legal position in youth welfare services for the transition to adult life and to further develop transitional support on a broad basis. Read More
Mental health and young people and the pandemic
During the pandemic, young people have reported a range of issues including increased anxiety, loneliness and isolation, loss of support networks, and more limited access to mental health and other services they usually rely on. A Mind Cymru survey found that… Read More
Volunteers needed for studies on social worker decision-making
Researchers at CASCADE are currently conducting two research studies related to social worker decision-making and are seeking social workers to take part… Read More
Taking hold of our heritage
Leicestershire Cares has secured funding to deliver a heritage project investigating care experience young people’s memory, history and narrative. The Taking Hold Our Heritage project is funded through the… Read More
Family conversations during Covid-19: Differences in Chinese families
International students at the uncertain stage between teenage and independent adulthood have been particularly vulnerable during lockdown. Many are living far from relatives, with limited social networks and lacking the experience to navigate… Read More
In the shadow of a pandemic: Harare’s street youth COVID-19 experience
The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown has had unprecedented impact on all our lives. In Zimbabwe, where two-thirds of the population live in poverty (World Food Programme, 2019), lockdown has exacerbated water and food shortages and seen curfews… Read More
Speech, language and communication: Early language webinar
This webinar was held on 28 September 2020 and is in two parts… Read More
Ministry of Life Education: Support us to improve the lives of young people
Ministry of Life Education are a community interest company that provide technical and vocational alternative educational opportunities for marginalised and disengaged young people aged 11-25… Read More
How Coronavirus has affected equality and human rights
This report summarises evidence that helps us understand the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on different groups in society. It highlights potential long-term risks to equality and human rights covering… Read More