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Change is coming

Change is coming in the inspection of how well corporate parents are meeting their responsibilities in improving the lives of care experienced children and…

March 2018
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I used to, but ...

Research into how music could and should help shape the experiences of children and young people in residential care settings.

April 2017
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Choosing to love

We are now moving towards a professionalism that is defined by passion and commitment expressed through the transparent and responsible use of relationships.

March 2017
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Children can easily become lost in the system, but a timeline can help you see them

Linda Davidson, Permanence Consultant at CELCIS, explains how a timeline can be a powerful tool in making child-centred decisions.

February 2017
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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.

January 2017
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Staying Put and Continuing Care won’t implement themselves

Kenny McGhee talks about his research into implementing Staying Put for care leavers.

June 2016
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Moving quickly and confidently for permanence

In this blog Liz Brabender discusses how CELCIS tackles drift and delay in permanency.

November 2015
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A long journey to justice

A blog by Moyra Hawthorn detailing a decade striving for justice.

November 2015
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Staying put to move forward

Leaving care too early. Kenny McGhee blogs on the problems facing care leavers in Scotland.

October 2015