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Half-osprey Ava is part of Generation Wild’s approach to help children reconnect with nature by engaging their imaginations

Features 29 March 2022

Project uses storytelling to engage children with nature

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

Features 29 March 2022

Outdoor summer scheme boosts young people’s wellbeing

Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne, where staff ensure strong care pathways between hospital and community services. Picture: Jill Domoney

Features 29 March 2022

International Focus: Perinatal care, Australia

The pandemic has highlighted the importance of children being able to access the natural environment. Picture: Kidz Konnekt

Features 29 March 2022

Outdoor Learning Special Report

School counselling reaches young people not able to receive support from CAMHS. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 March 2022

Welsh success fuels call for school counselling

Aycliffe SCH is one of 14 such specialist residential homes in England and Wales

Analysis 1 March 2022

Growing gap in secure care options for children in crisis

Hancock: "We’ve got to both celebrate the diversity of thought and make sure people get the support they need." Picture: UK Parliament

Features 1 March 2022

Interview: Matt Hancock MP

A therapeutic community is an immersive approach. Picture: Tiko/Adobe Stock

Other 1 March 2022

Therapeutic Communities: Policy context

Participants developed greater awareness and therapeutic skills through training. Picture: deagreez/Adobe Stock

Research 1 March 2022

Parenting recovery programme tackles child trauma

Amberleigh’s work focuses on issues such as attachment, resilience and self-esteem

Features 1 March 2022

Amberleigh breaks from norm with larger care settings

Childhood First’s five residential children’s homes hold special events for their former residents to help them stay in touch

Features 1 March 2022

Psychoanalytic and family systemic approach helps Childhood First improve young lives

Some young people likened the transition from care to independent living to being abandoned with support suddenly dropping away. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 1 March 2022

Inspections Clinic: Leaving care services

Children and parents think about their own "super powers" at a puppet workshop

Best Practice 1 March 2022

Positive changes for children at the edge of care

Therapeutic communities provide a whole service approach to the treatment and care of young people. Picture: highwaystarz/Adobe Stock

Features 1 March 2022

Therapeutic Communities: Special Report

Play therapy helps children who don’t easily find the right words for their experience. Picture: Andy Shell/Adobe Stock

Other 1 March 2022

Using therapeutic play to help children express feelings