Learning with Care, published by by HM Inspectors of Schools and the Social Work Service Inspectorate in 2001, highlighted the importance of improving the learning and development opportunities for those working with looked after children and care leavers. The Learning with Care training materials were developed and launched in 2003.
Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE), with the support of Voice, the Who Cares Trust and the Fostering Network, has produced a website that informs looked-after children and young people on what care, supports and choices are available to them. Info 4 Care Kids has been developed in partnership with children and young people, so the voices of these individuals underpin the shape and content of the resource.
University of Stirling (February 2012)
Dr Ruth Emond and Dr Samantha Punch speak about a research project that they were involved in around food practices in residential children's homes. The significance of food to both children and the adults in the home is discussed. The project involved a research fellow living alongside the children and the staff for just under a year. It also involved individual interviews and focus groups with children and staff.
Insight 11
Insight 10
Promotion of resilience in vulnerable children
A training programme for the social care workforce
This training programme for the social care workforce carries detailed information about solvent and volatile substance abuse, together with a range of materials that you can download and refer to again and again. This resource also contains audio interviews, videos, factsheets and in-depth training materials that you'll be able to take away and use in the training of others.
Scottish Attachment in Action Conference, September 2010
Dr Phil Wilson was talking at the Scottish Attachment in Action conference held in Falkirk, September, 2010.
Scottish Attachment in Action Conference, September 2010
Alan Sinclair was talking at the Scottish Attachment in Action conference held in Falkirk, September, 2010.
Scottish Attachment in Action Conference, September 2010
Alan Sinclair on the UK's attitude towards children at the Scottish Attachment in Action Conference, September 2010.
