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Reducing inequality for children and families
- Author:
- NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BUREAU
- Publisher:
- National Lottery Community Fund
- Publication year:
- 2022
- Pagination:
- 39
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
This Programme Insight aims to collate and share the learning emerging from A Better Start (ABS) on a range of key programme outcome areas in order to inform the work of others in improving outcomes for young children. A Better Start is place-based and enabling systems change. It aims to improve the way that organisations work together and with families to shift attitudes and spending towards preventing problems that can start in early life. There is a strong link between inequalities and life adversity, with children living with multiple inequalities (e.g. poverty and disability) more likely to experience negative outcomes, and adults living in poverty more likely to have experienced childhood adversity themselves. ABS programmes and services have a key role to play, both in addressing inequalities and bridging the gaps between families, and they have the potential to make a lasting difference. The Insight is structured as follows: the role of ABS in addressing inequalities and supporting positive outcomes for all infants and their families; the impact of inequalities on the life course; current policy developments which target inequality; case studies from across ABS partnerships, demonstrating how each is addressing inequality within their local communities. A variety of evidence is embedded throughout the work of ABS, at programme, partnership and service level, and while there have been challenges along the way, there have also been many opportunities for learning as partnerships have developed their approaches. Common lessons emerging from the programme include: early intervention and universal services for pregnant people and families is a crucial avenue to target the negative impacts of inequality; services led by the communities they serve, ensuring parents and carers have a say in what services are offered to families, based on what they need; awareness of systemic racism and an anti-racist approach; effective data and information sharing across multiagency teams. (Edited publisher abstract)
Making a difference to young people’s lives through personalised care: mental health inequalities and social deprivation
- Author:
- NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BUREAU
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 65
- Place of publication:
- London
This report aims to understand how personalised care interventions can better support children and young people who experience poor mental health and social deprivation, and to develop evidence regarding what works to enhance the personalised care offer for this cohort. The report makes a series of recommendations aimed at improving the experiences of this group, based on engagement work undertaken across the three sites with 19 young people, 11 parents and 7 site professionals. Among the young people we spoke to, many were care leavers, several had experience of self-harm or attempted suicide. There were several young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and a number of young parents. Many of the families included had low household income or experience of economic disadvantage. The findings indicate that personalised support is a highly effective option for young people from backgrounds of social deprivation. Several key impacts emerged across the sites: reduced loneliness and isolation; greater access to education, training and further support, improved skills and confidence; personalisation; practical support; choice and control; co-production; community-based support and trust; holistic and integrated approach. The research identified additional features of the personalised care offer which were key to ensuring the offer worked as well as possible for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds: support worker role and ability to build trusted relationships; support groups/peer support; different conversations; responsive and rapid support; flexible and gradual entry/ exit points; self-referrals. (Edited publisher abstract)
Insights into the impact of COVID-19 on children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Northern Ireland: summary interim report
- Author:
- NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BUREAU
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 9
- Place of publication:
- London
This report presents an in-depth look at the impacts of COVID-19 on the lives of families of children with SEND, giving them a voice to tell their story and share their experiences, over a six-month period of time. In total, 31 in-depth interviews and 2 focus groups were held with participants from across Northern Ireland between late October and mid December 2020. The report covers the key findings under the following themes: COVID-19 creating a double disadvantage for children and young people with SEND; the impact on mental health and wellbeing; the impact on learning and development; support from other agencies; the impact on family life; and participants’ priorities for the near future. A recurring message from both parents and practitioners was that children with SEND were the ‘forgotten ones’ when the measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 were implemented. The study finds that both the physical and mental health and wellbeing of young people and parents were impacted by the pandemic and the lockdown measures introduced to combat it. School and college closures had a profound, largely negative effect on children and young people with SEND, not only due to the loss of learning but also the loss of routine, access to therapies, specialised equipment such as sensory equipment and social opportunities with peers. Priorities identified by the participants for the short term, in meeting the needs of children and young people with SEND as the pandemic continued, included the following: clear and consistent communication from government; keep educational and respite facilities open; speed up the SEN system, so as to better meet the needs of children; see education holistically; enhance mental health provision; have more coherence across government to meet the needs of disabled people. (Edited publisher abstract)
“Whatever it takes”: Government spending on children and young people – the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the 2020 Spending Review
- Author:
- NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BUREAU
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- London
This report sets out an analysis of the 2020 Spending Review, showing that the approach is still too piecemeal to deliver a better childhood for the UK’s children. Many children, young people and families benefited through the universal measures taken in response to the pandemic, including the Coronavirus Job Retention (‘furlough’) Scheme and the £20-a-week uplift in Universal Credit. Other measures were more specifically targeted at children and young people in low-income households. However, while the Treasury has made much needed spending commitments in some areas, there have been major omissions in others. These include: no commitments to counteract rising child poverty; no support to make babies and young children a priority; not enough to protect young people’s mental health; no solution to the sustained crisis in children’s social care. (Edited publisher abstract)
Safeguarding early adopters: overview of multi-agency safeguarding learning themes
- Author:
- NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BUREAU
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 21
- Place of publication:
- London
Sets out the range of themes and approaches being developed and tested by the 17 Early Adopter sites taking part in the Safeguarding Early Adopters programme. The programme had been funded by the Department of Education (DfE), the Department of Health and Social Care and the Home Office to test and implement new arrangements for multi-agency safeguarding. Themes and approaches adopted include: independent scrutiny, voice of the child, engagement with schools, improving local reviews, integration of other safeguarding panels, developing regional arrangements for child death reviews, and contextualised safeguarding - including domestic abuse, child exploitation and working with adolescents. (Edited publisher abstract)
Off the radar: shining a light on children whose rights and welfare are at risk
- Author:
- NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BUREAU
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 28
- Place of publication:
- London
This report outlines some of the challenges facing children and families, particularly those with multiple disadvantages. It sets out how the National Children’s Bureau is working to address these challenges and describes the wider policy changes that are needed at a national and local level. It focuses on the following areas: support in early years; access to early intervention and preventative services; outcomes for children in care and care leavers; mental health and wellbeing; bullying in schools; relationships and sex education; bereavement support; access to education for children and young people with special educational needs; and improving the lives of children with complex needs and life-limiting conditions. The light of increasing demand for services and reducing resources, the report calls for a cross Government strategy to set out a comprehensive approach to creating a society that works for all children. (Edited publisher abstract)
Delivering mental health transformation for all children. Findings from engagement with the children and young people's voluntary sector in Autumn 2016
- Author:
- NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BUREAU
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 18
- Place of publication:
- London
This report focuses on progress in improving children and young people’s mental health services in England, particularly for minority or vulnerable groups. It is based on the views of 49 professionals working with children and young people, primarily from the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) who responded to an online survey in autumn 2016. The survey focused on the seven transformation principles set out by NHS England which cover: resilience, prevention and early intervention; a system built around the child; access to the right support at the right time; joined up services; continuous service improvement; a workforce with the right mix of skills; and improving transparency and accountability. Respondents to the survey identified some progress, mainly in processes and structures. Respondents raised concerns about insufficient capacity in the system to meet the demands of children and young people needing support. Challenges identified from the survey included commissioning processes and approaches; need to secure the right workforce; improved access to information for children and families; barriers to services working together and being able to deliver joined up support. Survey respondents also commented on progress and challenges for vulnerable groups of children, including disabled children, bereaved children, children in care, young carers, those involved in the justice system; and children affected by poverty. (Edited publisher abstract)
Research summary: From Care to Independence
- Author:
- NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BUREAU
- Publisher:
- Prince's Trust
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
Summarises the key findings of the final phase of From Care to Independence, a five year project focusing on support for carer leavers participating in the Fairbridge programme, delivered by the Prince’s Trust. The programme aims to empower marginalised young people by helping them to gain the skills they need to develop more stability in their lives and eventually move into education, employment, training or volunteering (EETV). The programme involves an Access course, Follow on group activities and one to one support from a dedicated practitioners. Based on survey and interview data from young people and practitioners, this summary presents key learning in relation to: the profile of care leavers who took part in the programme; the outcomes they achieved; obstacles to achieving and sustaining progress; and what works, in relation to recruitment and engagement. The results show that the Fairbridge programme was seen as effective, by both practitioners and young people, as a means of helping care leavers develop skills and achieve their goals. Most of those tracked through the study achieved at least one EETV-related outcome, and almost all made progress in other areas, for example in relation to confidence, skills and addressing personal or practical challenges. (Edited publisher abstract)
Ready to listen: why, when and how to involve young children and their families in local decisions about health and wellbeing
- Author:
- NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BUREAU
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 31
- Place of publication:
- London
This resource aims to help professionals to listen to the views of young children and their parents on their health and wellbeing and to facilitate their involvement in decision-making about local health structures, systems and practice. It will help those interested in young children’s health and wellbeing to think about the role services play in the lives of young children and how services can impact on their health and wellbeing. The resource looks at why it is important to involve children and their families in local health and care decision-making, discusses when and how to involve them, provides examples of activities to help children share their views, and explains how to interpret and act on the findings. The resource defines young children as aged 0-7, with some content focused specifically on children aged 0-5 and 5-7. The resource will be particularly relevant for local authority public health teams, local authority participation teams, health services, and practitioners working in areas that impact on young children’s health and wellbeing, such as housing and sport and leisure. (Edited publisher abstract)
Housing and the health of young children: policy and evidence briefing for the VCSE sector
- Author:
- NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BUREAU
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing explores the main ways in which housing can impact on young children’s health, and highlights how these risks and needs will be evolving as a result of the current policy and financial landscape. It poses suggestions and questions about how voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations working with children and families, including housing associations, may want to adjust their offer in light of how these issues may be affecting their clients. It focuses on local action to mitigate the health risks that housing issues can pose. Throughout the briefing quotes from parents of young children, taken from National Children’s Bureau’s recent research, are included to illustrate some of the health challenges discussed. (Edited publisher abstract)