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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A still from the MOOC, caring for vulnerable children

What you have to say about our Caring for Vulnerable Children MOOC

Course moderator Sarah Hume-Anthony gives a snapshot of the interactions on the CELCIS MOOC.

13 September 2017
An adult and child reading a book

I'm excited about a shindig and slice of cake

Charlie Gracie tells of a new creative writing comp for looked after children

15 August 2017
A adult smiling to camera

Doctor Who and the care experienced new companion

Leanne Mattu, Research Associate at CELCIS, explores what Bill Potts’ character does and does not tell us about being in foster care

12 July 2017
A close up of a child's feet aa they play hopscotch

Mind the implementation gap: how child care can be improved globally

Dr Chrissie Gale, international lead for CELCIS, reflects on research which could help shape the drive for better alternative care for children in countries…

06 July 2017
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One Moana is all we need…

Care leaver Helen Johnston compares her life to a Disney movie

27 June 2017
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I wanted to be a social work superhero

What does relational based practice look like in reality, for a busy statutory team?

14 June 2017
Education Forum members

How the Education Forum grew and evolved

How the Education Forum brings together those with an interest in the education of looked after children

22 May 2017
Get stuck in to Get Write In

Get stuck in to Get Write In

Judge of our writing competition for care experienced children, Raymond Soltysek describes how creative writing can improve confidence.

16 May 2017
An adult and child together

Has the term additional support needs simply become another way of saying special educational needs?

The differences between additional support needs and special education needs and how we need to be careful when using the terms.

12 May 2017
University students chatting

Just do it!

Louise Martin, the University of Strathclyde’s Widening Access Support Officer, and Jennifer Lynch Care leaver talk about going to university.

11 May 2017