This project was the first major study in the UK to explore the relationship between educational outcomes, young people’s care histories and individual characteristics. Read More
Successful Futures: Independent Review of Curriculum and Assessment Arrangements in Wales (‘The Donaldson Review’)
This Review has provided the opportunity to revisit and reassert the fundamental purposes of education for the children and young people of Wales and to recommend curriculum and assessment arrangements that can best fulfil those purposes Read More
A teacher’s guide: Understanding the role of the internet in radicalisation and extremism
This guide for teachers explores radicalisation and extremism, what the two terms mean, the tactics used, and ways forward. Schools are required to… Read More
Understanding the educational experiences and opinions, attainment, achievement and aspirations of looked after children in Wales
In December 2014 the Welsh Government, on behalf of Welsh Ministers, invited tenders for a study to explore the educational experiences and opinions, attainment, achievement and aspirations of looked after children in Wales. Read More
“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 Read More
Assessing the impact of the Buttle UK quality mark in higher education
Statistics show that the number of students coming in to Higher Education (HE)1 from a care background remains extremely low across the UK. Read More
Supporting Looked After Children in Education
This chapter, aimed principally at teachers and managers in education services, outlines the context and practice issues in relation to looked after children in education in Scotland. Read More
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… Read More
The Educational Attainment of Looked After Children and Young People
This report focuses on one element of the responsibilities of the corporate parent: to help children and young people who are looked after achieve their educational potential. Read More
The Education of Children in Care
In this article we argue that the generally poor outcomes for people who have spent time in care as children can be confidently linked to educational failure, and that the care and education systems must bear a heavy responsibility for this. Read More
