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Best Practice

Southampton’s children’s services improvement plan includes investment in permanent recruitment to reduce staff workloads. Picture: Leonid Andronov/Adobe Stock

27 April 2021

Southampton City Council: Local Spotlight

Management

Generations of former Sea Cadets participants reported a range of developmental benefits to being members. Picture: Justin Sutcliffe/Sea Cadets

27 April 2021

Research project charts the long-term impact of Sea Cadets participation

Derren Hayes Youth Work

Participating schools audit their anti-bullying practice, taking in everything from staff training to the types of intervention used. Pictures: Posed by models/Adobe Stock

30 March 2021

Whole-school approach brings down bullying

Charlotte Goddard Education

The recruitment of foster carers in Sweden is managed by a national board, potentially leading to greater economies of scale

30 March 2021

Foster care for adolescents with complex needs in Sweden

Laurelle Brown Social Care

Young people with autism designed hospital passports for better communication with healthcare professionals. Picture: RFBSIP/Adobe Stock

23 February 2021

Hospital passports assist young autistic people in expressing their health needs

Ella Doyle Youth Work

Peapod Preschool invested in new resources like this interactive talking wall after taking part in Communication Champions. Picture: Peapod Preschool

23 February 2021

Training targets better early years communication

Charlotte Goddard Early Years

Ofsted inspectors praised Peterborough’s “stable and effective” leadership team for driving children’s services improvements. Picture: Chris Dorney/Adobe Stock

23 February 2021

Peterborough City Council: Local Spotlight

Derren Hayes Children's Services

Virtual meetings help to make Barts Health Youth Empowerment Squad accessible throughout the pandemic

26 January 2021

Youth group develops child-friendly Covid-19 guide to inform younger patients

Isabella Mcrae Health

Children who took part in Sibs Talk reported being more able to talk about feelings

26 January 2021

Support groups give siblings the time to shine

Charlotte Goddard Education

Talk time allows practitioners to share activities and ideas with parents, explain their importance and how to do them at home

5 January 2021

Parents get the skills to enhance at-home learning

Charlotte Goddard Education

Our Streets Now campaigns to end public sexual harassment, which is frequently targeted at underage girls

1 December 2020

Sisters launch campaign for law change to tackle public sexual harassment

Issy Warren Youth Work

Harry Bowtell captained his boccia team in the Panathlon Plate competition

24 November 2020

Sports opportunities for children with disabilities

Charlotte Goddard Education

Newham has announced major investment to improve services, including doubling the number of youth clubs in the borough. Picture: IWei/Adobe Stock

24 November 2020

Newham Council: Local Spotlight

Derren Hayes Children's Services

The project offers an alternative education to disadvantaged young people who are not succeeding in mainstream schools

29 September 2020

Catering project supports young people into work

Youth Work

The Bi-borough arrangement between Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea councils prides itself on its ability to build relationships between families and social workers. Picture: Bikeworldtravel/Adobe Stock

29 September 2020

The Bi-borough, west London: Local Spotlight

Derren Hayes Children's Services