There have been many families in difficult situations during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding new ways of coping with the day to day challenges. We can learn a great deal… Read More
What’s so funny about peace, love and understanding?
It is easy to be cynical but the Covid-19 crisis has shown that generally we are not cynics. Kieran Breen FRSA argues that people’s kindness could be harnessed to drive… Read More
Nobody left behind: Leicestershire Cares’ response to COVID-19 pandemic
Twelve weeks into the Covid 19 pandemic, we continue to operate in an agile, creative, and adaptive way. From day one we have focussed on supporting isolated and vulnerable… Read More
The National Wool Museum’s Exhibition of Hope
Creativity and a sense of community can support us through this difficult time. The Museum therefore has launched the Exhibition of Hope which aims to be a tangible form of Hope… Read More
Collecting Covid: Wales 2020
We have recently launched a new public appeal and mass digital observation project that will collect the experiences of living in Wales during this extraordinary time… Read More
International – Government Policy & Strategies
International Family & Community Government Policy & Strategies entries include strategy documents which inform current and future policy.
Northern Ireland – Government Policy & Strategies
Family & Community Government Policy & Strategies entries for Northern Ireland include strategy documents which inform current and future policy. Children and Young People’s Strategy 2020-2030 This strategy proposes how the lives of children and young people can be improved. Children and Young People’s Strategy Initial 3-year Delivery Plan 2021-2024 – Consultation Report This report, which… Read More
Scotland – Government Policy & Strategies
Family & Community Government Policy & Strategies entries for Scotland include strategy documents which inform current and future policy. Decision-making: children and young people’s participation Published 28 July 2025 How to involve children and young people in decision-making. Psychological trauma and adversity including ACEs (adverse childhood experiences) Published 15 July 2025 Our work to prevent and… Read More
British Academy Childhood Policy Programme
The experience of being a child in the United Kingdom has changed in terms of how children are viewed, valued, and cared for, and policymaking and research relating to children have undergone dramatic changes… Read More
New care-experienced podcasts: Fostering a new approach
Leicestershire Cares has a new podcast series in which a care-experienced duo record a weekly podcast… Read More
