Read The Fostering Network: Working hand in hand, an education magazine for foster carers… Read More
TED Talks
Visit TED Talks as they feature talks on women and motherhood, taboo-free ways to talk about periods, how to raise successful kids, and more… Read More
“I wish someone would explain why I am in care”: The impact of children and young people’s lack of understanding of why they are in out-of-home care on their well-being and felt security
JOURNAL ARTICLE Authors: Jo Staines and Julie Selwyn Year: Jan 2020 Summary: Having a good understanding of one’s origins and history is known to be significant in identity development. Drawing on a large-scale online survey of looked after children’s subjective well-being, this paper demonstrates that a significant number of children and young people (age 4–18… Read More
Carmarthenshire County Council
Carmarthenshire County Council has published details of its Attachment Awareness Training. It is available here in English and Welsh, along with a PDGLAC Update. Read More
New online safety guidance for families
New films and guides have been created for families to start conversations about important online safety issues: The issues covered and available now are: Screen time… Read More
MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
ANNUAL REPORT 2018–19 Author: Centre for research for children and families, University of East Anglia Year: 2019 Summary: We have been fortunate in gaining new funding for research in the Centre over the last year. As well as supporting our ongoing study on fathers in recurrent care proceedings, the Nuffield Foundation has granted an award… Read More
Christchurch Primary School, Rhyl
This document outlines the arrangements in place for looked-after and vulnerable learners at Christchurch Primary School. It is available to download here in England and Welsh. Read More
In and beyond the care setting: relationships between young people and care workers
LITERATURE REVIEW Authors: Vicki Welch, Nadine Fowler, Ewan Ross, Richard Withington, Kenny McGhee Year: 2018 Summary: This review seeks to identify and summarise findings from literature about the nature of relationships that develop between older children and young people, and those caring for them within and beyond residential and fostering settings. We make particular efforts to… Read More
Amy’s diary: A fostered young person’s journey through secondary school
This is the fictional diary of Amy. Amy came into foster care when she was in Year 6, as a result of neglect and physical abuse… Read More
Coleg Gwent
This document outlines protocols for information sharing with leaving care teams within local authorities in order to support care leavers throughout Further Education. Read More
