This report was published by Ofsted in July 2009. It outlines how effective strategies and services help improve the quality of life for care leavers and assist them to make successful transitions into adulthood and independence. This small survey was based on research in six local authorities and four secure provision, as well as social [...]
This excellent resource for challenging situations in residential care was developed by the Social Care Institute for Excellence in the UK. It’s a best-practice guide to dealing with disruptive situations, based on a research review and a practice review by researchers from Queens University Belfast, University of Bristol and the National Children’s Bureau. Among other [...]
This report, issued by the Department of Children, Schools and Families, summarises information supplied by 150 local authorities in England. It covers all children and young people in England who had been looked after continuously for at least 12 months as at 30 September 2008. Employment status, education, achievements, cautions and convictions and health status are among [...]
In November 2009, the HIQA published this National Children in Care Inspection Report (2008). It describes how inspections are carried out and provides an overview of findings from the inspection of services for children in care throughout 2008. It highlights key issues emerging from inspection findings noting a wide range of work from professionals and [...]
Ofsted produced this report based on the responses of 1,160 children and young people living in boarding schools, children’s homes, foster homes and in other situations. It aims to identify what they consider important in their lives; bullying, education, having a say in their care, leaving care, etc.
See the results – download here (pdf, 2.29mb)
Protecting Children – Supporting Foster Carers: Dealing with an Allegation was developed by the Department of Children, School and Families. It aims to provide foster carers and their families with information about what happens if an allegation of abuse or neglect is made against them, or about other situations where there is serious concern about their [...]
A Note in Your Pocket was developed by the Department of Children in Britain. These brief guides (one for children and one for parents) are aimed at helping people get the best for themselves and their family from a care situation.
Guide for Children and Young People – download here (pdf, 182kb)
Guide for Parents – download [...]
