Nicole Weinstein

Hertfordshire County Council invested £1.4mn to develop Cherry Tree Cottage. Picture: Hertfordshire County Council
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Council and NHS trust create step-down care

Children's Services
Norfolk Council has been using the headsets with foster carers since January 2023. Picture: Cornerstone VR
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VR films improve foster placement success

Adventurous outdoor activities at Cheeky Cherubs Childcare encourage children to 'expand their boundaries by taking risks'. Picture: Cheeky Cherubs Childcare
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Farm setting boosts children’s resilience

Early Years
In the past year, Clarion Futures has supported 78 young people into apprenticeships. Picture: Clarion Futures
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Social landlord offers youth job training

Artists from puppeteers to printmakers have trained in trauma-informed approaches. Picture: Paul Murray
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Strengthening carer relationships through trauma-informed arts

Children's Services
The pool offers aqua aerobics, aqua natal, baby, toddler and preschool classes.
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Nursery opens onsite swimming academy

Early Years
Students develop the skills and confidence needed to secure ongoing employment
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At-risk young people build employment skills

Education
Children with extra needs and disabilities are "smashing through the stereotypes"
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Blackpool helps children with additional needs

Youth Work
The Croft has two CAMHS-enhanced outreach workers onsite Monday to Friday to provide bespoke specialist intervention. Picture: Lightfield Studios/Adobe Stock
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Home’s therapeutic provision helps to foster independence

Social Care
Meath’s classes are based around the pace at which children are capable of learning. Picture: Наталия Кузина/Adobe Stock
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Digital campaign boosts language outcomes

Education
Planned intergenerational experiences take place alongside spontaneous interactions between children and residents. Pictures: Olivia Herring
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The young and old learning together

Early Years
Young people report improvements in confidence, feeling ‘calmer’ and ‘more positive’ about life after taking part in weekly surf lessons with the Wave Project. Picture: Bella Rose Bunce
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Riding the wave of social prescribing

Health