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Constructing a definition of vulnerability: attempts to define and measure. Technical paper 1 in Children’s Commissioner project on vulnerable children
- Authors:
- CORAM, CORAM INTERNATIONAL
- Publisher:
- Children's Commissioner for England
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 11
- Place of publication:
- London
In an attempt to define the term 'vulnerable children', this technical paper looks how vulnerability has been approached in policy and legislation in the past and suggests some key features to include in a contemporary context. The paper forms part of a wider programme of work commissioned by the Children’s Commissioner’s to identify the numbers, experiences and outcomes of vulnerable children in England. (Edited publisher abstract)
Narrowing the gap in outcomes for vulnerable groups: overview and analysis of available datasets on vulnerable groups and the five ECM outcomes
- Authors:
- MORRIS Marian, et al
- Publisher:
- National Foundation for Educational Research
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 45p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Slough
This data study is part of a two-year development and research programme, Narrowing the Gap. The programme seeks to make a difference in ‘narrowing the gap’ in the Every Child Matters (ECM) outcomes between ‘vulnerable’ children (aged 3 to 13) and other children. The report incorporates the key findings from the data mapping exercise, a discussion about the nature (and size) of the different groups involved, gaps identified and the areas where any gaps appear to be narrowing or widening. It provides an overview of the outcomes for which we may have better information in the future and those areas for which we may not be able to obtain any reliable information, given current or planned data collection strategies. The outcomes discussed are: be healthy; stay safe; enjoy and achieve; make a positive contribution; and achieve economic well-being. The report suggests some possible ways forward, both in terms of identifying the young people who might be deemed vulnerable and in terms of monitoring and analysing their progress.
Narrowing the gap: final guidance year 1
- Author:
- CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE AND OUTCOMES IN CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S SERVICES
- Publisher:
- Centre for Excellence and Outcomes in Children and Young People's Services
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 188p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Narrowing the Gap Final Year One Guidance is now available on the C4EO website. It updates initial guidance which was published in January 2008. It aims to answer in simple terms this question, "what is it that, if applied universally and pursued relentlessly, would make the most significant differences to the outcomes for vulnerable groups of children and young people?". It primarily focuses on the critical 'building blocks' necessary for 'narrowing the gap' - drawn from literature, research and data evidence, along with the expert views of children's sector practitioners.
A strategic approach to planning and reconfiguring services for people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- SOCIAL SERVICES IMPROVEMENT AGENCY
- Publisher:
- Social Services Improvement Agency
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 38p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Child protection: everybody's business
- Authors:
- PHILLIPS Ian, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Research in Practice
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- (65 mins), CD
- Place of publication:
- Dartington
Child Protection has the highest profile of all children and family services in the UK. Anxiety is greatest when we are faced with the possibility of young lives being damaged and sometimes ended prematurely. Working in such a sensitive and volatile climate is never easy. This recording brings the most up-to-date thinking and research evidence on child protection to busy practitioners and their managers. Research is just one part of the knowledge jigsaw. It is not a summation of all knowledge but it is vital that we know what there is. However there are blank areas - knowledge gaps if you like, for instance, where there is no evidence of effectiveness that does not mean that the intervention is ineffective, only that it is not known to be so.
Family group conferences: evidence, outcomes and future research
- Authors:
- FROST Nick, ABRAM Fiona, BURGESS Hannah
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Family Social Work, 19(4), 2014, pp.501-507.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This is the second article of a two-part review of the literature relating to family group conferences (FGCs); it explores outcomes and challenges in implementing FGCs. The complex data relating to outcomes, drawing on a range of national contexts, is presented. The challenges of researching outcomes and the role of longitudinal and randomised, controlled trials are considered. The article concludes with a discussion of the implementation of FGC policy and practice in the contemporary context. (Edited publisher abstract)
Advocacy for looked after children and children in need: achievements and challenges: briefing paper
- Authors:
- OLIVER Christine, KNIGHT Abigail, CANDAPPA Mano
- Publisher:
- Institute of Education
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing paper offers a summary of the first national study of children’s advocacy in England. Despite the relatively rapid increase in the number of advocacy services for children and young people over the last decade or so, relatively little is known about the extent to which advocacy makes a positive difference to the lives of individual children or to developments in children’s services more generally. This study sought to address these gaps in knowledge and to create an evidence-based debate about the future of advocacy for children and young people. A survey was undertaken of 85 advocacy services for children and young people in England. Semi-structured interviews were also completed with 48 children and young people of varying ages, disabilities and ethnic origin, 18 advocates, 40 health and social care professionals; and 13 parents or carers of children and young people. The research underlined the importance of improving children’s access to advocacy services by raising awareness of their existence among looked after children and children in need, carers and parents, and social care professionals who work with them.
Young people's transitions from care to adulthood: cross national perspectives
- Authors:
- MUNRO Emily R., STEIN Mike
- Publisher:
- Loughborough University. Centre for Child and Family Research
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Loughborough
Summarises the findings of a series of annual conferences held from 2003 to 2008, attended by experts from 16 countries. The research aimed to describe the difficulties experienced by young people making the transition from care to adulthood in different countries. It explored welfare regimes, legal and policy frameworks, the use of secondary data, research findings, and summarised the implications for policy and practice.
Reunification of children in out-of-home care to birth parents or relatives: a synthesis of the evidence on processes, practice and outcomes
- Author:
- THOBURN June
- Publisher:
- German Youth Institute
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 50p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Munich
This report reviews the evidence for improving services to children returning from public out-of-home care to their birth families. It draws on a study of data on children in care in 14 countries with well-developed child welfare systems, as well as reviewing the English language practice and research literature. Out-of-home care is an essential part of child welfare services, but the characteristics of the service and the frequency with which it is used vary according to the social and political context. However in all countries, the aim is to return children to the care of their families as soon as this can be done whilst ensuring their well-being and development are safeguarded. This report reviews the evidence regarding: the impact of ‘permanence’ or ‘stability’ policies on practice and research in different jurisdictions; the impact of children’s characteristics on reunification policy and practice; the knowledge base on reunification from care; and research on services and on practice approaches and methods. The evidence shows that once children have been away from home for more than a few weeks, and especially if they entered care because of maltreatment or neglect, return to one or both parents with whom the child was living before entering care is the least successful placement option.
Narrowing the gap in outcomes: leadership
- Authors:
- MARTIN Kerry, et al
- Publisher:
- National Foundation for Educational Research
- Pagination:
- 43p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Slough
This report is based on research conducted by the National Foundation for Educational Research and commissioned by the Local Government Association for the national Narrowing the Gap team. It aims to identify whether or not leadership has an effective role in narrowing the gap in outcomes between vulnerable children and young people, and other children. Outcomes discussed include educational outcomes, health related outcomes, post-16 education, employment and training outcomes and participation and voice. The study included a literature review and interviews with case study local authorities.