Understanding the implementation of children’s social care policy in Wales: a study of the new Child Sexual Exploitation guidance.

In this blog Richard Devine gives a summary of an article by Juan Usubillaga, Clive Diaz & Donald Forrester. How are policies implemented in children’s services? Developing an initial programme theory to evaluate the implementation of the new Child Sexual Exploitation guidance in Wales A wealth of policy, guidance and law in social work guides… Read More

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Care leavers and practitioners sharing experiences and lessons

The COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing lockdown has had a major impact across the world, with a disproportional impact on the poorest and most vulnerable people in society… Read More

‘Just another person in the room’: young people’s views on their participation in Child in Care Reviews

This article discusses a key meeting for children in care – the Child in Care Review – and examines the extent to which children and young people are able to participate and exert a level of control over their lives. Read More