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The British Academy begins the next phase of its childhood programme
It is an exciting time for the British Academy as we begin planning for the next phase of our work on childhood policy across the four nations of the UK…
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UK childhood policy “fragmented, inconsistent, uneven”
The British Academy’s Childhood Policy Programme was set up to reframe debates around childhood in both the public and policy spaces, and to break down academic, policy…
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Your Life, Your Story: Unleashing the power of relationships
At Your Life Your Story we acknowledge the scientifically proven links between childhood adversity, social isolation and adult mental health and wellbeing…
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“Why do I live with my carer?” (Child 4-7 years)
Currently, there is no national collection of children and young people’s views on their wellbeing. National measures tend to focus on
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Animating ADHD
Around 1 in 20 children have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) but despite being common, ADHD remains misunderstood and there is a great deal of stigma…
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#Reimagining – A Social Media Campaign
#CareDay20 Leicester Cares ran a social media campaign #Reimagining asking for responses to the questions “I want a care system that…” and “I’m different because…” to highlight the issues care experienced young people face…
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UK Parliament – Everyone’s voice should be heard
A group of care experienced young people took part in a UK Parliament workshop on 19 February 2020, where they found out how they can have their voice heard on the issues that matter to them most…
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Young people and the UK Parliament: Everyone’s voice should be heard
A group of care experienced young people took part in a UK Parliament workshop on 19 February 2020, where they found out how they can have their voice heard on the issues…
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Care Day 2020 is coming!
Leicestershire Cares believes in world where no one is left behind and that is why we work with some of the most vulnerable but inspiring young people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Leicestershire Cares supports calls for an independent care review in England
Today marks two weeks since the findings of the Independent Care Review in Scotland were published. Launched in February 2017, the Review took a ‘root and branch’ approach to reviewing the underpinning legislation, practices, culture and ethos of the care system in Scotland…
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