Neil Puffett

Sessions for parents involve a mixture of group discussion, games and ‘nurturing’
Best Practice

Family Links nurtures parents’ emotional skills

Children's Services
The therapeutic fostering team helps children and carers facing a range of issues
Best Practice

Suffolk's therapeutic fostering team builds relationships

Social Care
Charity Kidscape moved its in-person anti-bullying ZAP workshops online for the first time during the Covid-19 pandemic
Best Practice

Kidscape reaches more children affected by online bullying

Safeguarding and child protection
Girlguiding UK’s new policies are in response to concerns from young people participating in its annual Girls’ Attitudes Survey
Best Practice

Girlguiding UK ensures online safety is at the heart of safeguarding policy and practice

Youth Work
Clinical psychologists work with young men at Bruce Grove youth club in Haringey. Picture: Rise Projects
Best Practice

Psychologists help youth club support young men affected by offending

Health
‘Random acts of kindness’ sees gifts or cards sent to care leavers facing challenges. Picture: Gcapture/Adobe Stock
Features

Personal advisers build strong relationships with care leavers in Oldham

Leaving care
Young people take part in activities that stretch them beyond their comfort zone, helping to create different coping strategies
Best Practice

Intensive support scheme diverts Manchester young people at risk from gangs

Children's Services
Family Action’s approach helps families by empowering them to develop the skills they need to ensure their needs are met. Picture: Adobe Stock
Features

Family Action embeds trauma-informed practice at heart of provision

Children's Services
Strong relationships between providers and children’s services have been key to the success of Plymouth’s care commissioning. Picture: mickblakey/Adobe Stock
Features

Partnership approach revives Plymouth placement market

Social Care
Brothers Through Boxing was developed to help combat loneliness and isolation. Picture: Brothers Through Boxing
Best Practice

Project tackling social isolation is a knockout success

Youth Work
Videos help young people get the skills they need to navigate difficult situations
Best Practice

Virtual reality brings experiences of exploitation to life

Safeguarding and child protection
Kidz Konnekt shifted its focus to a full outdoor programme as a result of the pandemic, taking groups of children on trips
Features

Outdoor summer scheme boosts young people’s wellbeing

Youth Work