Resources & Publications

Realistic positivityRealistic positivitySEN & Disability08 Aug 2018Understanding unexpected additional needs.
No Good Options: Report of the Inquiry into Children's Social Care in EnglandNo Good Options: Report of the Inquiry into Children's Social Care in EnglandChildren in care17 Mar 2017APPG Inquiry into children’s social care services.
Putting Corporate Parenting into PracticePutting Corporate Parenting into PracticeChildren in care14 Jul 2016A handbook for councillors
Quality Standards in Children's HomesQuality Standards in Children's HomesResidential care01 Apr 2016Report on early experiences of implementing the new regulations
Improving Practice in Respect of Children Who Return Home From CareImproving Practice in Respect of Children Who Return Home From CareReunification01 Dec 2015Report on research exploring practice in local authorities
Children Who Return Home From Care: Literature ReviewChildren Who Return Home From Care: Literature ReviewReunification01 Dec 2015Appendix 2 from a report on research exploring practice in local authorities
Training and Development of Staff in Children's homes: Research summaryTraining and Development of Staff in Children's homes: Research summaryResidential care01 Jun 2015Key findings from research involving case studies with 20 children's homes
Training and Development of Staff in Children's HomesTraining and Development of Staff in Children's HomesResidential care01 Jan 2015Research on the qualifications, skills and training of staff in children’s homes
The Role of Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs) in England - SummaryThe Role of Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs) in England - SummaryIndependent Reviewing Officer01 Mar 2014A summary of research on IROs, providing evidence for policy and practice
The role of Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs) in EnglandThe role of Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs) in EnglandIndependent Reviewing Officer01 Mar 2014Report looking at IROs, providing evidence for future policy and practice
Looked After Children, Carers & CultureLooked After Children, Carers & CultureChildren in care01 Mar 2013Report on arts & cultural activities delivered by three UK arts organisations
Tell Them Not To Forget About Us: Looked After Children in CustodyTell Them Not To Forget About Us: Looked After Children in CustodyYouth justice01 Jan 2006Guide to practice with care leavers imprisoned in Young Offender Institutions