Life chances for children in care in England and Wales are poor in comparison to their peers. However, if professionals enable children and young people to effectively participate… Read More
England – Government Policy & Strategies
Family & Community Government Policy & Strategies entries for England include strategy documents which inform current and future policy. Keeping children safe in education (KCSIE) 2024 The DfE has published statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance for schools in England. At this time, it is for information purposes only, as full guidance will be published in… Read More
Evaluation of implementation: Pupil development grant for looked after children
The Pupil Development Grant was introduced in 2012 to provide additional funding to schools to help mitigate disadvantages for pupils on free school meals and LAC… Read More
Time for action on perinatal mental health care in Northern Ireland
This report looks at the perspectives of health visitors and midwives in Northern Ireland who provide a universal service to women and families during the perinatal period… Read More
Care-experienced children and young people
This week the National Assembly for Wales issued a report on care experienced children and young people… Read More
Parents’ and carers’ working together to prevent the sexual abuse of disabled children
Children and young people who have disabilities are at an increased risk of being abused compared with their non-disabled peers (Jones et al, 2012)… Read More
My opinion did not matter: Views of parents and young people on child protection conferences
Children are made subject to a Child Protection Plan when they are deemed to be at risk of significant harm. Central to the implementation of a Child Protection Plan… Read More
Analysis of outcomes for children and young people: four to five years after a final care order
This document details placement journeys for children in care in Wales and how these compare with the outcomes aspired to in their Care Plan… Read More
How safe are our children?
For the past six years our annual How safe are our children? report has compiled and analysed data from across the UK to show the current child protection landscape. Read More
How safe are our children?
For the past six years our annual How safe are our children? report has compiled and analysed data from across the UK to show the current child protection landscape. Read More
