Just released is our brand new workshop " Caring for Children who have been Neglected" get in touch for more information or to book
So, we are thrilled to share that Shan is nominated for the 2019 Woman Who Achieves awards in conjunction with the FSB. Finalists will be announced on 8 March so watch this space.......
County Lines - what is it? Criminal activity (mostly drugs) involving exploitation of children and vulnerable adults that is geographically widespread.
A new National County Lines co-ordination centre has opened in response to this growing problem which typically involves gangs and organised criminal networks involved in exporting illegal drugs across the UK and exploiting children and vulnerable adults to do this .
There were 404,710 Children in Need for the year ending 31.3.18 show latest DfE statistics
The Department for Education (DfE) has published statistics for children referred to and assessed by children’s social services in England for the year ending 31 March 2018. Figures show there were 404,710 children in need at 31 March 2018, an increase of 4% on the previous year; the number of child protection plans at 31st March 2018 has increased to 53,790, an increase of 5.3% on the figure for 2017.
Just Launched! Our new TSD Standards Portfolio training day for social workers and foster carers. Interactive, practical help and advice on how to demonstrate good evidence for the TSD Workbook. Get in touch for more information
"Excellent, interesting & kept me focused" "Inspiring Trainer" "Exceeded my expectations" just some of the wonderful comments from foster carers on our Promoting Positive Behaviour & Relationships training yesterday in Oxfordshire
We always work closely with our clients to meet the training needs of their own staff. If you need bespoke training or one of our existing workshops adapting then please do ask.
83% of looked after children say that being in care has improved their lives, but girls report lower wellbeing than boys says Coram Voice new report "Our Lives Our Care"
This is the first study of subjective wellbeing of looked-after children and young people, and captured how children and young people across six local authorities felt about their lives and care, including their relationships, opportunities and support they received. The report also highlighted that half of young children (4-7 years) did not understand why they were in care and although understanding increased with age, more than a quarter of teenagers did not fully understand why they were looked after. In addition, nearly a third of 11-18 year olds reported they had been allocated three or more different social workers in the year.
read the full report Coram Baaf Our-Lives-Our-Care