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Dec
02
I couldn't bring myself to write the acronym 'LAC'
Continuing the theme of Graham's first blog post on language and labelling, giving examples of when this is unhelpful.
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Topic :
Corporate parenting
,
Residential care
,
Voices of young people
Author :
Graham Connelly
Oct
17
University can be a tricky place if you have been in care
This blog post explores the findings of a recent briefing from CELCIS about going to university from care.
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Topic :
Education
,
Legislation
Author :
Dec
14
A fair financial deal for care experienced students
How the Student Support Review Group is trying to ensure care experienced students have a fair standard of living.
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Topic :
Corporate parenting
,
Education
,
Throughcare and aftercare
Author :
Dr Graham Connelly
Oct
09
Let’s stop referring to children by acronyms
Dr Graham Connelly discusses the use of acronyms when talking about looked after children and children in care.
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Topic :
Education
Author :
Graham Connelly
May
22
How the Education Forum grew and evolved
How the Education Forum brings together those with an interest in the education of looked after children
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Topic :
Education
,
Local authority
Author :
Graham Connelly
May
02
Using data creatively to highlight children's experiences
We need access to data at both population and individual levels if we're to be successful in improving the attainment of looked after children.
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Topic :
Education
,
Kinship care
,
Local authority
,
Looked after at home
Author :
Graham Connelly
Apr
08
Full bursaries for care experienced students is welcome but will not give them more money while studying
Graham Connelly discusses the report of the Commission on Widening Access and questions what it actually means for students.
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Topic :
Education
Author :
Graham Connelly
Nov
02
Going to school, and staying the course
Attend, encourage and enjoy to learn - a blog by Graham Connelly
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Topic :
Education
Author :
Graham Connelly
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 (42)
Residential care (36)
Health and Wellbeing (35)
Education (33)
Corporate parenting (28)
Local authority (27)
Foster care (26)
Throughcare and aftercare (24)
Child protection (23)
Permanence (18)
Legislation (14)
Kinship care (11)
Adoption (11)
Children's hearings system (9)
Looked after at home (9)
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Graham Connelly (9)
Claire Burns (8)
Kenny McGhee (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)
Fiona Aitken (3)
Jillian Ingram (3)
Carol Wassell (2)
Alexander McTier (2)
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