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Jun

Independent Care Review Evidence Framework

The Independent Care Review (ICR)'s evidence framework, comprising of research and evidence collated and analysed throughout the review’s three years of work as it undertook a root and branch review of care system in Scotland. Read More ...

Topic : Children's hearings system, Corporate parenting, Foster care, Health and Wellbeing, Kinship care, Legislation, Local authority, Looked after at home, Residential care, Secure care, Voices of young people

Author : The Independent Care Review

Jun

Reseach on children and young people’s experiences of the justice system in Scotland during COVID-19

New research undertaken by the Centre for Youth and Criminal Justice (CYCJ) into children and young people’s experiences within Scotland’s justice system operating under the COVID-19 restrictions. Read More ...

Topic : Children's hearings system, Secure care, Voices of young people

Author : Centre for Youth and Criminal Justice

May

Response to the Scottish Parliament’s Education and Skills Committee’s Inquiry into support for vulnerable children during the Coronavirus outbreak’

The Scottish Parliament's Education and Skills Committee is seeking information around the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on vulnerable children. CELCIS responded to this inquiry, sharing information on how services are responding to and supporting the needs of children and families in need of care and protection. Read More ...

Topic : Education, Foster care, Health and Wellbeing, Kinship care, Legislation, Local authority, Looked after at home, Residential care, Throughcare and aftercare, Voices of young people

Author : Linda O'Neill

Mar

The Care Experienced Student Bursary – helping to change lives in East Renfrewshire

How the Care Experienced Bursary is making a difference in the lives of care experienced young people. Read More ...

Topic : Corporate parenting, Foster care, Local authority, Throughcare and aftercare, Voices of young people

Author : Katie Matthews

Feb

Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care Vol 19 No 1

This issue includes a mix of peer-reviewed articles, commentaries and the Kilbrandon Lecture. Read More ...

Topic : Residential care, Voices of young people

Author : Graham Connelly

Feb

Beyond Reimagining

Claire Burns, Deputy Executive Director, CELCIS, sets out what it will take to make change happen as she writes on Care Day 2020, reaffirming our commitment to support all families and the findings of the Independent Care Review. Read More ...

Topic : Active implementation, Corporate parenting, Local authority, Voices of young people

Author : Claire Burns

Feb

WAC ensemble member Chloe talks about Whatever Happened to the Jaggy Nettles?

First published by Citizens Theatre, 30 January 2020. Read More ...

Topic : Education, Voices of young people

Author : Chloe

Feb

Independent Care Review reports

Scotland’s Independent Care Review published its findings and recommendations, Read More ...

Topic : Active implementation, Adoption, Child protection, Children's hearings system, Corporate parenting, Education, Foster care, Health and Wellbeing, Kinship care, Legislation, Local authority, Looked after at home, Neglect, Permanence, Residential care, Stigma, Throughcare and aftercare, Voices of young people

Author : Independent Care Review

Nov

Scotland - Jersey Participation Project

Information from a recent Scottish delegation of care experienced adults who travelled to Jersey to work alongside their counterparts. Read More ...

Topic : Corporate parenting, Throughcare and aftercare, Voices of young people

Author :

Nov

Our journey to transform in Jersey

Senator Sam Mezec of Jersey talks about what he learned from the young people of Scotland and Jersey who are care experienced. Read More ...

Topic : Voices of young people

Author : Senator Sam Mézec

Nov

Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care Vol 18 No 3

This issue includes a mix of peer-reviewed articles, commentaries and the Kilbrandon Lecture. Read More ...

Topic : Child protection, Residential care, Voices of young people

Author : Graham Connelly

Oct

Scotland and Jersey: working together to make change happen

As part of Care Experienced Week, David Grimm has written a blog post and Simone Smith shares a vlog describing the learning and discussion from a group of care experienced young people’s recent trip to Jersey as part of the Scotland-Jersey Participation Project Read More ...

Topic : Voices of young people

Author : David Grimm

Sep

Children Without Parental Care and Alternative Care: Findings from Research

This short paper contributes evidence regarding the situation of children without parental care and provision of suitable alternative care in an international context. Read More ...

Topic : Foster care, International, Permanence, Residential care, Throughcare and aftercare, Voices of young people

Author : Dr Chrissie Gale

Aug

The right way forward: how best to incorporate the UNCRC for Scotland’s children

Incorporation of the UNCRC is an important piece of a jigsaw puzzle, but on its own it is not enough. Lizzie Morton explains the thinking behind the CELCIS response to the Scottish Government's consultation on children's rights. Read More ...

Topic : Health and Wellbeing, Legislation, Voices of young people

Author : Lizzie Morton

Aug

An Ayrshire school where care experienced young people’s views are taken seriously

South Ayrshire CHAMPS Board is working in partnership with Belmont Academy in Ayr to bring care experienced young people together and support and encourage them. Read More ...

Topic : Corporate parenting, Education, Health and Wellbeing, Voices of young people

Author : Dawn Parker

Aug

How can it be that ‘being a student with care experience is very daunting’ and ‘…..supportive, inclusive, diverse and fun… a joy actually’?

First published in Exchange Wales on 5 August 2019. Read More ...

Topic : Education, Voices of young people

Author : Linda O'Neill

Aug

A family social work service emerges in Tajikistan: Putting Families First project

An interim evaluation of the Putting Families First project in Tajikistan based on interviews with government officials, parents, social workers and baby home staff. Read More ...

Topic : Disability, Foster care, International, Residential care, Voices of young people

Author : Dr Ian Milligan

Aug

The Care Leaver Experience: Uganda

The Care Leaver Experience - A Report on Children and Young People’s Experiences in and after Leaving Residential Care in Uganda. A report by the Uganda Care Leavers project featuring the opinions of over 250 care leavers, collected using peer-led participatory workshops Read More ...

Topic : International, Residential care, Throughcare and aftercare, Voices of young people

Author : The Uganda Care Leavers Project

Jun

‘Being a student with care experience is very daunting’ Findings from a survey of care experienced students in Scottish colleges and universities

The first Scotland-wide survey of care experienced students in Scotland’s colleges and universities, on behalf of the Scottish Funding Council. Read More ...

Topic : Corporate parenting, Education, Health and Wellbeing, Legislation, Voices of young people

Author : Linda O’Neill, Neil Harrison, Nadine Fowler, Graham Connelly

Jun

Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care Vol 18 No 2

This issue comprises articles submitted in response to a call for submissions to celebrate the 20th anniversary conference of the Scottish Institute of Residential Child Care (SIRCC). The issue includes a poem by social worker and poet, Charlie Gracie, the key note address given by Professor Jim Anglin, and articles reflecting on child and youth care practice in several countries. Read More ...

Topic : Residential care, SIRCC, Voices of young people

Author : Graham Connelly

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The views expressed in the posts on this blog are those of the author/s and may not represent the views or opinions of CELCIS or our funders.

Blog Topics

Voices of young people (38)
Residential care (35)
Education (31)
Corporate parenting (26)
Foster care (25)
Local authority (25)
Health and Wellbeing (25)
Child protection (23)
Throughcare and aftercare (22)
Permanence (15)
Legislation (12)
Kinship care (10)
Looked after at home (9)
Adoption (8)
REACH (8)

Authors

Graham Connelly (9)
Kenny McGhee (6)
Claire Burns (6)
Chrissie Gale (5)
Linda O'Neill (4)
Judy Furnivall (4)
Lizzie Morton (4)
Jennifer Davidson (4)
Joanne McMeeking (3)
Louise Hill (3)
John Ryan (3)
Jillian Ingram (3)
Moyra Hawthorn (2)
Senator Sam Mézec (2)
Barbara Firth (2)

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Independent Care Review Evidence Framework

Reseach on children and young people’s experiences of the justice system in Scotland during COVID-19

Response to the Scottish Parliament’s Education and Skills Committee’s Inquiry into support for vulnerable children during the Coronavirus outbreak’

The Care Experienced Student Bursary – helping to change lives in East Renfrewshire

Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care Vol 19 No 1

Beyond Reimagining

WAC ensemble member Chloe talks about Whatever Happened to the Jaggy Nettles?

Independent Care Review reports

Scotland - Jersey Participation Project

Our journey to transform in Jersey

Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care Vol 18 No 3

Scotland and Jersey: working together to make change happen

Children Without Parental Care and Alternative Care: Findings from Research

The right way forward: how best to incorporate the UNCRC for Scotland’s children

An Ayrshire school where care experienced young people’s views are taken seriously

How can it be that ‘being a student with care experience is very daunting’ and ‘…..supportive, inclusive, diverse and fun… a joy actually’?

A family social work service emerges in Tajikistan: Putting Families First project

The Care Leaver Experience: Uganda

‘Being a student with care experience is very daunting’ Findings from a survey of care experienced students in Scottish colleges and universities

Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care Vol 18 No 2

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