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Naomi Hulston: ‘We are an integrator and connector’

Features 26 July 2022

Interview: Naomi Hulston, Catch 22 chief executive

Leitch: 'Early years professionals help lay the foundations that shape a child’s future'. Picture: Early Years Alliance

Opinion 26 July 2022

Neil Leitch: Early years professionals are educators

Derren Hayes: “Offering a flexible, competitive employment package that invests in children’s social workers’ development is a must for every local authority.” Picture: Lucie Carlier

Opinion 26 July 2022

Flexible working practices can reduce pull of agencies

Alison O’Sullivan is chair of the National Children’s Bureau and former ADCS president

Opinion 26 July 2022

Make children’s access to care records a lifelong offer

Andrew Webb is chair of the Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies (CVAA). Picture: Alex Deverill

Opinion 26 July 2022

Adoption system failings harm children’s life chances

Future Roots works to create a feeling of safety and belonging for young people, providing them with unique opportunities to gain skills and qualifications on the farm. Picture: Future Roots

Features 26 July 2022

Future Roots: The farm that helps young people grow

Practitioners should build trusting relationships with young people to avoid triggering feelings of a power imbalance. Picture: Adobe Stock

Other 26 July 2022

Trauma-Informed Services: Policy Context

The study looked at how trauma-informed care is used in English social care teams. Picture: Adobe Stock

Other 26 July 2022

Research evidence: Trauma-informed approaches within children’s social care

Training includes group exercises encouraging participants to apply their learning. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 26 July 2022

Online resource helps young people recover from trauma of care and custody systems

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 26 July 2022

Family Action embeds trauma-informed practice at heart of provision

Illustration: Tettygreen/Adobe Stock

Funding 26 July 2022

Arts-based Learning Fund

Case widens scope for parents to raise any benefits. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Features 26 July 2022

Legal Update: Parent power in EHCPs

Michelle Wood and Nicola Golightly with two of the bags created by young people printed by charity Blue Cabin

Best Practice 26 July 2022

Care-experienced young people gain skills by designing tote bags to help their peers

Best Practice 26 July 2022

How I Got Here: Debra Barton, early years specialist lead, Ministry of Defence

Zahra Printer also works in care leaver policy for the DfE. Picture: Care Leaver Covenant

News 26 July 2022

Care Leaver Covenant appoints first care-experienced chair