Reviews a research study on the effectiveness of local safeguarding children boards (LSCBs), and in particular LSCBs ability to promote inter-agency working. The study involved a national survey and mapping exercise of LSCBs in England, followed by in-depth case studies of six LSCBs. Although LSCBs promoted a greater sense of shared responsibility for child protection and stronger leadership than previous arrangements, there is still greater potential in terms of early intervention and child welfare. Engaging board members in LSCB meetings remains a challenge and serious case review were found to often dominate the LSCB agenda.
Reviews a research study on the effectiveness of local safeguarding children boards (LSCBs), and in particular LSCBs ability to promote inter-agency working. The study involved a national survey and mapping exercise of LSCBs in England, followed by in-depth case studies of six LSCBs. Although LSCBs promoted a greater sense of shared responsibility for child protection and stronger leadership than previous arrangements, there is still greater potential in terms of early intervention and child welfare. Engaging board members in LSCB meetings remains a challenge and serious case review were found to often dominate the LSCB agenda.
Subject terms:
interagency cooperation, procedures, child protection, evaluation, Safeguarding Children Boards;
The findings of Department of Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) commissioned research into the practices and procedures of local authorities regarding private fostering and the needs of privately fostered children, with particular reference to safeguarding are summarised. Research methods included a literature and policy review, interviews with stakeholders, a review of local practice in 55 UK locations and eight more detailed case studies. The findings are discussed in the areas of inter-agency working, support for carers and children, and the 28-day placement threshold. The study also highlighted a lack of confidence in practitioner knowledge of relevant child care law. The research was carried out by the National Children's Bureau in partnership with the British Assocation for Adoption and Fostering.
The findings of Department of Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) commissioned research into the practices and procedures of local authorities regarding private fostering and the needs of privately fostered children, with particular reference to safeguarding are summarised. Research methods included a literature and policy review, interviews with stakeholders, a review of local practice in 55 UK locations and eight more detailed case studies. The findings are discussed in the areas of inter-agency working, support for carers and children, and the 28-day placement threshold. The study also highlighted a lack of confidence in practitioner knowledge of relevant child care law. The research was carried out by the National Children's Bureau in partnership with the British Assocation for Adoption and Fostering.
Subject terms:
interagency cooperation, local authorities, placement, procedures, private foster care, child protection, foster carers;
The author discusses the implications for practice of a recent study of targeted family support. The research was commissioned by Action for Children and carried out by Synergy Research and Consulting. It evaluated services provided by Action for Children to explore how projects contribute, through their delivery of targeted family support, to improved child and family level outcomes; and the study sought to identify some key implications for strategic and operational service development.
The author discusses the implications for practice of a recent study of targeted family support. The research was commissioned by Action for Children and carried out by Synergy Research and Consulting. It evaluated services provided by Action for Children to explore how projects contribute, through their delivery of targeted family support, to improved child and family level outcomes; and the study sought to identify some key implications for strategic and operational service development.
Subject terms:
intervention, outcomes, outreach services, family support, evaluation;
The NSPCC has analysed ChildLine findings about children's experiences of family life. This article summarises the children's experiences and perceptions of relationship problems in their families.
The NSPCC has analysed ChildLine findings about children's experiences of family life. This article summarises the children's experiences and perceptions of relationship problems in their families.
Subject terms:
parent-child relations, teenage parents, user views, young people, alcohol misuse, children, family relations;
Examines the findings of a study into the link between cruelty to animals, domestic violence and the maltreatment of children. The research consisted of a literature review and a small exploratory study to test the messages of the international literature in the UK context.
Examines the findings of a study into the link between cruelty to animals, domestic violence and the maltreatment of children. The research consisted of a literature review and a small exploratory study to test the messages of the international literature in the UK context.
Reports on the key findings of a longitudinal research study on bringing up children in disadvantaged neighbourhoods. The study sought to address three central questions: do neighbourhood conditions make it difficult for families to bring up children in cities?; do informal social links that families create provide protection, security, friendship, trust and mutual support in an atmosphere of rapid social change?; and how can the wider city meet family and community needs in poor areas, given the central role of families in the city as a whole? The research was based on 60,000 answers to 300 questions put to 200 families over the course of five interviews that took place with each family between 1998 and 2004. Funding was from the Economic and Social Research Council and the Nuffield Foundation with support from the Centre for the Analysis of Social Exclusion at the LSE.
Reports on the key findings of a longitudinal research study on bringing up children in disadvantaged neighbourhoods. The study sought to address three central questions: do neighbourhood conditions make it difficult for families to bring up children in cities?; do informal social links that families create provide protection, security, friendship, trust and mutual support in an atmosphere of rapid social change?; and how can the wider city meet family and community needs in poor areas, given the central role of families in the city as a whole? The research was based on 60,000 answers to 300 questions put to 200 families over the course of five interviews that took place with each family between 1998 and 2004. Funding was from the Economic and Social Research Council and the Nuffield Foundation with support from the Centre for the Analysis of Social Exclusion at the LSE.
Discusses research on the effectiveness of a centre-based approach to children with challenging behaviour from Scotland who were at risk of becoming offenders. The main service was group work supplemented with individual work with the children. There was also support for the parents of the children.
Discusses research on the effectiveness of a centre-based approach to children with challenging behaviour from Scotland who were at risk of becoming offenders. The main service was group work supplemented with individual work with the children. There was also support for the parents of the children.
Subject terms:
behaviour problems, children, conduct disorders, early intervention, family support, evaluation, groupwork;
The first author discusses the effectiveness of early intervention and prevention. The second author then profiles the work of five teams who have used preventive measures to improve users' lives. They include Saucepans, part of Southampton's community child and adolescent mental health service (Camhs) which offers streamlined referral for short-term early intervention; the Promoting Independence Team in Coventry which has piloted a reablement service for young people; Bradford and Airedale Early Intervention in Psychosis partnership; The Pearl Service providing accessible sexual health services to people with learning disabilities in west London; and the work of Essex Council's Supporting People team in working with older people to prevent isolation and depression.
The first author discusses the effectiveness of early intervention and prevention. The second author then profiles the work of five teams who have used preventive measures to improve users' lives. They include Saucepans, part of Southampton's community child and adolescent mental health service (Camhs) which offers streamlined referral for short-term early intervention; the Promoting Independence Team in Coventry which has piloted a reablement service for young people; Bradford and Airedale Early Intervention in Psychosis partnership; The Pearl Service providing accessible sexual health services to people with learning disabilities in west London; and the work of Essex Council's Supporting People team in working with older people to prevent isolation and depression.