The Knock on the Door is a biographic account of my experiences in the care system as a child and young person… Read More
Count down to the Promise to Care
Leicestershire Cares is one week away from launching its new local charter that businesses in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland will be able to sign to say that they are committed to supporting looked after children and care leavers into independence… Read More
Using creative methods for health research
Creative methods include drawing, collage, sandboxing, emotion stickers, photo-elicitation, artefacts and plasticine modelling. These methods can be used to engage… Read More
Foster Walk Cardiff 2019
On Sunday 29 September, a set of brave walkers were battling the wind and rain along Cardiff Bay’s coast path… Read More
Funding, Grants & Jobs
Review the latest in funding, grants and job vacancies. Read More
Social media in social work: A research survey
This survey asks questions in relation to how professionals are using social media, and examines some of the ethical dilemmas social media creates… Read More
Supporting children and young people in making positive relationships matter
In 2018, the National Education Union supported the expansion of AGENDA: a young people’s guide to make positive relationships matter… Read More
Early Years Integration Transformation Programme
The ambition is to develop joined up and responsive Early Years’ services to ensure every child has the best start in life. Read More
Fostering Relationships: Paid Research Post for a Care Experienced Young Person
Who decides what research gets done? Who decides how research is carried out? Who decides what the findings of research means? Normally, the answer to all three of these questions is researchers – academics who often are doing research as an ‘outsider’ to the group they want to research… Read More
Autumn conference announcement
We are very excited to introduce our autumn conference “All you need is love? Reflecting on relationships in the care system.” Read More
