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Why it is the right time to equally protect children

Louise Hill talks about the impact of the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) Bill in Scotland.
Topic : Child protection, Health and Wellbeing, Legislation
Author : Louise Hill

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.
Topic : Health and Wellbeing, Legislation, Voices of young people
Author : Lizzie Morton

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.

"I just want to be normal": looked after young people's experiences of feeling different

Professor Julie Selwyn, from the University of Bristol, and Dr Claire Baker from Corum Voice talk about the Bright Spots programme looking at young people's wellbeing.
Topic : Health and Wellbeing, REACH, Voices of young people
Author : Professor Julie Selwyn, Dr Claire Baker

Labels are for clothes not people

Introducing issue 12 of REACH, which explores stigma, language, perception and the representation of care and care experience.

Team work works and all relationships matter

Dr Christine Puckering from Mellow Parenting tells the story of a family and how trauma informed care can foster better relationships.
Topic : Health and Wellbeing, Looked after at home
Author : Dr Christine Puckering

A care leaver's path to university

Many paths to higher education are not straightforward. A care experienced student talks about overcoming such challenges.

If I wasn't emotionally involved, they wouldn't have thrived

Gordon Main continues the conversation on commitment, discussing the emotional investment of foster carers.
2018 May

What's the harm?

The difficult issue of self-harm in residential care, exploring the experiences of young people and the support workers need to help.
Topic : Health and Wellbeing, Residential care
Author : Judy Furnivall

It’s not just about the adults!

The importance for children in residential care to develop the ability to navigate friendships with each other.
Topic : Health and Wellbeing, Residential care
Author : Judy Furnivall

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