The Power Threat Meaning Framework: a radically different perspective on mental health
The University of Bedfordshire has published a series of briefing papers summarising findings from the Alexi project, a three-year evaluation of the ‘hub and spoke’ model of child sexual exploitation...
Young carers have a lot of added responsibilities compared to other people their age. To find out what young carers need, in the last year two local Healthwatch in Leicester and North Somerset have...
The Mental Health Foundation has released findings from a YouGov survey about the impact of world events on children. This follows its publication of a guide to help parents talk to their children...
Barnardo’s has released figures from a YouGov survey of 12 to 16 year-olds in England. Findings include: 48% of 12 year olds surveyed reported feeling sad or anxious at least once a week; by the age...
BASW finds more concern than guidance in ‘Foster Care in England’ report
The NSPCC is developing Professionals breaking the silence, a practical resource to support professionals working with children to confidently deal with disclosures of abuse and improve children’s...
To mark International day of zero tolerance for female genital mutilation (FGM) on 6 February, the Guardian published two videos to explain what FGM is and its consequences.
The Department for Education has published Sir Martin Narey and Mark Owers’ independent review of the fostering system in England. BASW want to hear your views on what you think of the review.
Young people in care benefit from the psychological, emotional and social support gained via social media networks – according to new research from the University of East Anglia’s Centre for Research...