Children’s Social Care Research and Development Centre
Overview The use of kinship care within child welfare has increased over the last decade, including using Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs) for children leaving care. In Wales, in 2022, 285 children left care for adoption, and 295 on an SGO. SGOs are also granted through private law proceedings. There are some indications that Special Guardians,… Read More
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Overview Parents involved with children’s social care often describe feeling frightened, confused or powerless, particularly during child protection processes. This can make it harder for parents and professionals to work together and for parents to take part meaningfully in decisions about their children. Parental advocacy provides parents with support, advice or representation as they navigate… Read More
Sure Start (Northern Ireland) is a flagship policy that aims to reduce health and educational inequalities in the early years and beyond. For more than two decades, Sure Start has supported families with children aged 0 to 4 living in the most deprived areas of the country. Read More
This study aims to investigate patterns and trends of ethnic and religious inequalities in children’s social services in Wales. Read More
Overview The registration and regulation of such staff has the potential to have an impact not only on registrants, but also on the lives of those who use their services. However, there is a lack of research that explores whether these aspirations are realised. Devolution has also seen significant divergence between the nations of the… Read More
This is a project to look at the educational needs of children in Wales with a parent in prison, with the aim being to create a model of good practice. Read More
Research suggests that involving young people in decision-making can boost their confidence and self-worth. But despite legal provisions, they often lack meaningful opportunities to participate in care-planning meetings. The Independent Review of Children’s Social Care recommends investing in advocacy services to empower young people and address power imbalances. However, more research is needed to understand the impact of advocacy services on care-experienced youth. Read More
Understanding the Subjective Well-Being of Younger Children Looked After in Wales: A Qualitative Study Designed with Children in Care using Creative Methodologies Read More
One-year fellowship to disseminate and increase the impacts of a PhD study, Caring Lives, that investigated how the impacts of caring vary for children depending on their caring and family circumstances. Read More
