Home Knowledge Bank Search the Bank Blog

CELCIS Blog

Our blog is a hub for news, views and analysis of what's happening in the looked after children sector here in Scotland, and further afield. You'll hear from our staff and guest bloggers on many topical issues where they'll be reflecting and sharing their policy, practice and research insights.

Got a burning issue you'd like to blog about? Then we'd love to hear from you. Contact our communications team.

Read on and join in the chat...

Feb

06

2017

'But, it’s not cultural!' – challenging the myth in Asia

Guest blogger Thomas Abbott talks about setting up foster care projects in Thailand. Read More ...

Topic : International, Foster care

Author : Thomas Abbott

Jan

10

2017

How will bairns fair in 2017?

Jennifer Davidson blogs about what 2016 has meant for the children’s sector and what the year ahead will bring. Read More ...

Topic : Permanence, Future direction

Author : Jennifer Davidson

Nov

30

2016

Concurrency: Planning for all outcomes

What’s known as concurrency planning is beginning to be adopted in Scotland, and it's a potent means of achieving permanent, stable homes and futures for the youngest looked-after children. Read More ...

Topic : Permanence, Concurrency

Author : Carol Wassell

Nov

30

2016

Getting the parents' point of view across

Paul McKee is an advocacy worker who helps parents to help them to express their views when decisions are being made about their children. Read More ...

Topic : Permanence, Advocacy

Author : Paul McKee

Nov

29

2016

Legal opinion: We can do our bit to cut down drift in permanence planning

Jennifer McKearney, of Aberdeenshire’s legal and governance department explains how PACE has cut drift and delay in their decision making Read More ...

Topic : Permanence

Author : Jennifer McKearney

Nov

21

2016

Adoption: dispelling the myths and realising the reality

The rewards of adopting can far outweigh any barriers Read More ...

Topic : Permanence, Adoption

Author : Fiona Aitken

Nov

18

2016

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. Read More ...

Topic : Permanence, Statistics, PACE

Author : Diana Beveridge

Nov

15

2016

Peer support is empowering social workers in East Renfrewshire

How social workers sharing ideas has been inspirational for their learning and practice. Read More ...

Topic : Permanence

Author : Lesley-Ann Stewart

Get this feed

« Previous1...45678910Next »

Authors

Diana Beveridge (1)
Claire Burns (2)
Lesley-Ann Stewart (1)
Norma Brown (1)
Fiona Aitken (2)
Kenny McGhee (6)
Linda Davidson (2)
Aileen Nicol (1)
Louise Martin (1)
Ainsley Hainey (1)
Judy Furnivall (4)
Jennifer McKearney (1)
Michael Stewart (1)
Alexander McTier (2)
Lizzie Morton (3)
Janine Fraser (1)
Charlie Gracie (1)
Dr Lio Moscardini (1)
Kathy Allan (1)
Dr Neil Harrison (1)
Jennifer Davidson (2)
Leanne Mattu (1)
Jennifer McKean (1)
Vicki Welch (1)
Helen Johnston (1)
Thomas Abbott (1)
Chrissie Gale (2)
Karen Frew (1)
Liz Brabender (1)
Amanda Lawler (1)
Maryellen Fegan (1)
Dr Christine Puckering (1)
(1)
Derek (1)
Linda O'Neill (3)
Melissa Van Dyke (1)
Gordon Main (2)
Ben Farrugia (2)
Stephanie (1)
Paul McKee (1)
Raymond Soltysek (1)
Michelle McCue (1)
Dominique Harvey (1)
Judith Tait (1)
Alison Hennessey (1)
Graham Connelly (7)
Jillian Ingram (3)
Chelsea Stinson (1)
Kenny Murray (1)
Larissa Gordon (1)
John Muir (1)
Carol Wassell (1)
Sarah Hume-Anthony (1)
Moyra Hawthorn (2)
Fiona Bennett (1)

Topic

Parliament (1)
Corporate Parents (6)
mental health (1)
Permanence (14)
Evidence into practice (2)
Future direction (1)
Looked after children (7)
Evidence (1)
Research (3)
Implementation (1)
Secure Base (1)
Education (20)
Attainment (3)
International (3)
fostering (4)
training (2)
Modern apprenticeship (1)
legislation (1)
reflective practice (2)
Throughcare and aftercare (9)
trauma (3)
Advocacy (2)
Transition (1)
Vulnerable children (2)
Child protection (9)
PACE (1)
decisions (1)
Residential child care (6)
Historical abuse (1)
self-harm (1)
Leadership (1)
Voices of Young People (3)
Data (3)
Language (2)
Getting it right for every child (3)
policy (1)
Child protection committee (2)
Foster care (7)
Attachment (2)
local authority (1)
Improvement Methodology (1)
named person (1)
Statistics (5)
social work (2)
Kinship care (4)
Practice (1)
Health and wellbeing (6)
Concurrency (1)
trauma informed care (1)
Online learning (1)
Relationships (4)
Adoption (4)
Conferences (1)
Active Implementation (2)
Scottish Government (2)

Opinions expressed by bloggers are their own and don't represent the views or opinions of CELCIS

This website uses cookies to help improve your online experience.

By using this website you consent to the use of cookies and agree to the terms of our Cookie policy. Learn more about how we use information in our Privacy notice.