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Best Practice

Kerry Kernan: “There is nothing more fulfilling than having the ‘lightbulb’ moment when something just clicks into place and makes a huge difference to someone’s life.”

30 August 2022

How I Got Here: Kerry Kernan, Guide Dogs UK

Kerry Kernan Health

Children with SEND in Devon face a string of failures in council support, inspectors have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

29 July 2022

Inspections Clinic: Nine key SEND inspection changes

Jo Stephenson Education

Rob Finney has 25 years’ social work experience.

29 July 2022

Leadership: Successful succession planning

Rob Finney Management

Schools identify two groups of 10 children who take part in the programme for 24 weeks. Picture: Speech Bubbles

29 July 2022

Drama boosts confidence and communication

Charlotte Goddard Education

Gail Tolley says 'there are 149 languages spoken in Brent schools, which reflects its wonderful diversity.' Picture: Adobe Stock

29 July 2022

Local Spotlight: Brent Borough Council

Derren Hayes Children's Services

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

26 July 2022

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

Derren Hayes Youth Work

26 July 2022

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

Debra Barton Early Years

TCES student Bailey is among those developing workplace skills in a safe environment at the Life Programme’s Hub café

21 June 2022

Neurodiverse young people hone valuable life skills

Charlotte Goddard Education

Hannah Jenkins: 'I felt like I was making a positive difference during an incredibly difficult time for our young people'

21 June 2022

How I Got Here: Hannah Jenkins, youth worker, Wigan Youth Zone

Hannah Jenkins Youth Work

Brothers Through Boxing was developed to help combat loneliness and isolation. Picture: Brothers Through Boxing

1 June 2022

Project tackling social isolation is a knockout success

Neil Puffett Youth Work

Doorstep Sport sessions are designed to be delivered in a fun and informal way. Picture: StreetGames

1 June 2022

StreetGames boosts access to sport and helps tackle young people’s problems

Nina Jacobs Youth Work

Climbing is part of an approach that promotes good physical and mental health. Picture: OnSide

1 June 2022

Youth zone sport engages young people in positive activities

Derren Hayes Youth Work

Some parents see no alternative to home education. Picture: Zoran Zeremski/Adobe Stock

1 June 2022

Legal Update: Managing school attendance

Richard Oldershaw Legal

Stop Breathe Think aims to respond all referrals to the service within 24 hours

1 June 2022

Young people get quick mental health support

Charlotte Goddard Health

Bath & North East Somerset received a share of £15m to develop intensive support for families at risk of care proceedings. Picture: Alexey Fedorenko/Adobe Stock

1 June 2022

Bath & North East Somerset: Local Spotlight

Derren Hayes Children's Services