CELCIS Blog
Our blog is a hub for perspectives and analysis of issues that matter to the lives of children, young people and their families. You will hear from our staff and guest bloggers on many topical issues where they will be reflecting and sharing their policy, practice and research insights..
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Adoption: dispelling the myths and realising the reality
The rewards of adopting can far outweigh any barriers
Knowing what we need to know, when we need to know it
Diana Beveridge of Scottish Government explains why improving permanence by reading the data works.
Peer support is empowering social workers in East Renfrewshire
How social workers sharing ideas has been inspirational for their learning and practice.
A Passion for Permanence
Why permanence matters for looked after children, and why we must share our passion to improve.
The power of caring relationships
Kenny McGhee responds to the recent STV 'Who Cares' programme by exploring the need for genuine and caring relationships and removing barriers for looked after…
The attainment gap - a look behind the stats
Linda O'Neill tells the story behind the recent education statistics.
Staying Put and Continuing Care won’t implement themselves
Kenny McGhee talks about his research into implementing Staying Put for care leavers.
Latest stats on children in care prompts some interesting questions
Ben Farrugia raises some interesting questions. Some of these stats don't ring true. Why?
Scottish Care Leavers Covenant - the story so far
Kenny McGhee reflects on the Scottish Care Leavers Covenant, six months after the launch.