Leicestershire Cares have been planning the best way to respond to COVID-19. We are living and working in unprecedented times and we wanted to reach out to our business members at this time to ensure no one is left to struggle on their own… Read More
ExChange book giveaway 2020
We’ve had some amazing books featured on our Care and Education Blog over the past year, and we’re giving fifteen lucky winners the chance to win one of these by entering our book giveaway… Read More
The British Academy begins the next phase of its childhood programme
It is an exciting time for the British Academy as we begin planning for the next phase of our work on childhood policy across the four nations of the UK… 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
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
Young people and the UK Parliament: Everyone’s voice should be heard
A group of care experienced young people took part in a UK Parliament workshop on 19 February 2020, where they found out how they can have their voice heard on the issues… Read More
Talk with me: Speech, language & communication (SLC) delivery plan 2020-21
This cross-government plan which includes Education, Health, and ‘Social Policy’, will lead to a more joined-up approach to engaging with families… Read More
Addressing adolescent to parent violence and abuse: Restoring respectful families
Mention Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (APVA) to professionals who work with families and/or young people and the response is often that they are aware of… Read More
Speech, Language and Communication (SLC) in the early years
This presentation gives an overview of the work taking place across Wales, within Flying Start and Families First, as well as more widely, to address the needs of children… Read More
Screen use, anxiety, and depression in teenagers: Are they linked?
Screen-based devices (smartphones, tablets, computers) are now an ever-present part of our lives. Young people in particular use them for many daily activities… Read More