Kingston University, in partnership with the National Children’s Bureau and Ofsted, and funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, are conducting research into the effectiveness of care in children’s homes that will include insights from those with lived and professional experience.
Susannah Bowyer and Lisa Smith, from NCB family member Research in Practice, outline the value of sharing practice and wisdom across teams and generations.
The study will examine anonymised data from over 25,000 children who had a placement in a children’s home between 2014 and 2023, with the first findings expected in March 2006.
The Law Commission has published a consultation paper on disabled children’s social care law and whether it meets the needs of disabled children and their families.
A study led by NCB and Cambridge University provides unprecedented detail on the nature, volume and connection between the adverse experiences of young people.
NCB becomes the new permanent home of Research in Practice, pooling collective expertise in practice and policy within social care, safeguarding, youth justice, SEND and health.
The study of 3.6 million social work assessments led by NCB and Kingston University could help local authorities better understand challenges facing children and families.
The Children's Commissioner has released two reports that highlight key learning for the sector supporting homeless 16 and 17 year olds and unaccompanied asylum seeking young people.
