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Research round-up
- Author:
- SINCLAIR Ruth
- Journal article citation:
- Children UK, 6, Autumn 1995, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
Describes how the NCH is becoming more involved in research that has a European focus.
Children from cross-community families in public care in Northern Ireland
- Authors:
- KELLY Berni, SINCLAIR Ruth
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 178p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Northern Ireland is a society characterised by conflict and sectarianism. Children whose parents have crossed the Catholic and Protestant divide can face rejection, isolation, discrimination and intimidation. They are also over-represented in the public care system in Northern Ireland. Children from cross-community families in public care in Northern Ireland outlines the experiences of cross...
Young people's participation
- Author:
- SINCLAIR Ruth
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- Totnes
This briefing refers looks at research on all aspects of children's and young people's participation, drawing particularly on the views of children themselves. It looks at research into what is meant by participation; participation in specific meetings and forums; and what helps children participate as individuals and in groups. While this paper focuses on children, many of the principles
Developing a taxonomy for children in need
- Author:
- SINCLAIR Ruth
- Journal article citation:
- Children Now, 4, Spring 2000, p.12.
- Publisher:
- Haymarket
Discusses the aims of a joint project by the National Children's Bureau and Dartington, to develop a comprehensive system for describing the needs of children and then to use this framework to generate a taxonomy (or classification) for children in need.
Focus on fundamentals
- Authors:
- SINCLAIR Ruth, GRIMSHAW Roger
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 5.6.97, 1997, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Recent research points to improvements in many aspects of child care planning since the implementation of the Children Act 1989, but it also highlights the need for a clearer understanding of the role of planning and reviewing in promoting the welfare of children. The authors examine child care planning and review.
Planning and reviewing under the Children Act: shaping a framework for practice; an interim research report
- Authors:
- SINCLAIR Ruth, GRIMSHAW Roger
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 126p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report of a research project looking at care planning for children and young people.
Participation in practice: making it meaningful, effective and sustainable
- Author:
- SINCLAIR Ruth
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Society, 18(2), April 2004, pp.106-118.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Children's participation in decision-making is complex: it is undertaken for different purposes and is reflected in different levels of involvement, different contexts and different activities. This paper reviews the current state of participation and, drawing on practice and research literature, highlights several aspects of practice where further consideration is needed if participation...
Mixed needs: children from cross-community families in public care in Northern Ireland
- Authors:
- McCAY Naomi, SINCLAIR Ruth
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 60p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report focusing on identity as part of the development of looked after children in Northern Ireland. Looks at the needs of the children and their families; characteristics of children from cross community families; collecting information on the background of the children; and meeting the needs of looked after children from cross community families.
The child in focus: the evolving role of the guardian ad litem
- Authors:
- CLARK Alison, SINCLAIR Ruth
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 131p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report of a research investigation into the role of guardians ad litem and their contribution to the welfare of children involved in care proceedings. Presents an up to date picture of the guardian ad litem at work, drawn from the perspective of all those involved, including the guardians, the children and their families, social workers, solicitors, clerks of the court, judges, and magistrates.
Preventive work with families: what is the role of mainstream services
- Authors:
- SINCLAIR Ruth, HEARN Barbara, PUGH Gillian
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 80p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Discusses the role of mainstream services in preventive work with children and families. Includes chapters on: setting the parameters; attributes of effective preventive services; evaluating social interventions; a research and development agenda; and outlining a policy agenda.