Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic we have heard how fostering households across the UK quickly adapted to support children in these unprecedented times. Many foster carers assumed additional responsibilities… Read More
Extra Familial Harm: an overview of the Contextual Safeguarding Approach
Dr Carlene Firmin, Head of the Contextual Safeguarding Programme at the University of Bedfordshire, has argued that the traditional child protection system is not effective at safeguarding children from risks outside of the family… Read More
Applying corporate parenting principles to looked-after children and care leavers
This guidance is for local authorities and their ‘relevant partners’ (as defined in section 10 of the Children Act 2004) and others who contribute to services provided to looked-after children and care leavers… Read More
Allowances report 2019-20 for England
Given the difficulty in sometimes gathering accurate information about foster care, it highlights the need to make clear and publicly available all foster care allowances set by fostering services… Read More
Surveillance and monitoring in residential childcare settings
This information is for providers and managers on the use of surveillance, including CCTV, in their residential childcare settings and how Ofsted will evaluate its use… Read More
Designated teacher for looked-after and previously looked-after children
It relates to the duty of governing bodies of all maintained schools to appoint a designated teacher for looked-after and previously looked-after children on the school roll… Read More
Promoting the education of looked-after and previously looked-after children
This document details the duty local authorities and VSHs have to promote the educational achievement of the children they look after… Read More
Principles to guide higher education providers: improving care leavers participation in HE
This is for senior leaders, widening participation and student support teams in higher education providers… Read More
Talking with young people about mental health & digital technology use: Survey for practitioners
Heavy digital technology use amongst young people has been linked to poor mental health and may pose risks for those who self-harm, are suicidal or have eating disorders… Read More
CAER Big Dig
CAER Big Dig are looking for wannabe time travellers of all ages in Ely and Caerau interested in history and archaeology, or just looking for a fun activity, to help deal with the boredom of lockdown and connect us safely with our friends, neighbours and wider community… Read More
