This article is based on a qualitative study of residential child care practitioners’ views and perspectives of the blocks and enablers to the implementation of staying put and continuing care practice with three Scottish local authorities. Read More
Engaging young people in linguistic research and documentation
I am a linguist who works on speech production (how people talk) and speech perception (how people listen)… Read More
Overburdened social workers are not talking to children or recognising neglect
According to the children’s charity Action for Children, child neglect is the most common form of maltreatment in the UK, as well as being the most common reason for a child to be made subject to a child protection plan… Read More
Language that cares. Changing the way professionals talk about Children in Care (TACT)
Language That Cares is a collaborative e ort led by TACT that aims to change the language of the care system. Read More
Scottish Care Leavers Covenant
The Scottish Care Leavers Covenant supports Scotland’s corporate parents, carers, practitioners, managers and decision makers in fulfilling their duties to improve the life chances of all of Scotland’s care leavers. Read More
Looked after children in education resource for Wales
This resource is based on Children looked after friendly schools, which was commissioned jointly by Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf local authorities utilising PDG LAC funding. Read More
Supported Accommodation: A Study
Moving on from care to adulthood and to having your own place to stay is a daunting experience and presents significant challenges for care experienced young people. Read More
Advocacy – A guide for professionals
Coram Voice’s Advocacy Guide for Professionals explains what advocacy is and when one might be deemed necessary. Read More
Policy and practice supports for young people transitioning from out-of-home care: An analysis of six recent inquiries in Australia
Government and parliamentary inquiries into child protection have historically exerted a significant impact on policy and practice reform. Read More
Stories of care-experienced young people in lockdown
Hundreds of care leavers across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland are experiencing increased isolation due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Over the next few weeks we will be… Read More