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Technology can be used to support personalised care. Picture: Adobe Stock

Other 31 March 2020

Technology in Children's Services: Policy context

Scotland’s Independent Care Review was launched at an event in the Scottish parliament attended by people with care experience, some of whom gave evidence to the inquiry. Picture: Independent Care Review

Analysis 25 February 2020

England eyes Scotland review for lessons on care system overhaul

Nick Hardwick: “We need to see people equipped with skills to navigate complex and hostile situations, who want to de-escalate [these] without the use of violence.” Picture: Nathan Clarke

Analysis 25 February 2020

Fall in YOI staff linked to restraint increase

Johnson: Funding for care leavers must be realistic

Features 25 February 2020

Interview: Helen Johnson – Refugee Council’s head of children’s services

Getaway Girls aims to give vulnerable young women a voice while helping to build their confidence and resilience. Picture: Samantha Toolsie Photography

Features 25 February 2020

Here come the girls

The Mulberry Bush School features well-kept grounds that include multi-purpose sports areas. Picture: The Mulberry Bush School

Research 25 February 2020

Between Love and Behaviour Management: the Psychodynamic Reflective Milieu at the Mulberry Bush School

Therapists tended to rate alliance lower than children and caregivers. Picture: Adobe Stock/posed by models

Research 25 February 2020

Child, Caregiver, and Therapist Perspectives on Therapeutic Alliance in Usual Care Child Psychotherapy

Families can need support for at least a year before a secure attachment is formed and the relationship is mutually rewarding. Picture: Motortion/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 25 February 2020

Agency helps children develop more secure attachments

Practitioners are able to support more young people than just those deemed to be most at risk and most likely to respond to treatment. Picture: Becky Nixon/posed by model

Best Practice 25 February 2020

NHS specialists and secure setting staff create therapeutic environment to address complex issues

Milk & Honey’s sessions are co-produced by the young women who attend, with creative expression helping them to feel safe

Best Practice 25 February 2020

Art therapy helps girls affected by youth violence

The Local Government Ombudsman has strongly criticised Richmond Council and its external children’s services provider, Achieving for Children

Features 25 February 2020

Ombudsman orders audit over SEND failings

Siblings have a “shared experience” within a family that cannot be replicated in any other set of relationships. Picture: yanlev/Adobe Stock

Features 25 February 2020

Sibling relationships in the care system

The longer a child stayed in care, the higher the likelihood of a stable reunification. Picture: Adobe Stock

Research 25 February 2020

Returning Children Home From Care: What Can Be Learned From Local Authority Data?

Increasing evidence of the success of psychological interventions help to make the case for early intervention. Picture: Ekaterina/Adobe Stock

Features 25 February 2020

Commissioning for wellbeing

Young people felt that professionals often focused on poorer outcomes, ignoring the potential of care leavers. Picture: Daniel Ernst/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 25 February 2020

Care-experienced young people challenge stereotypes in shaping charity’s marketing