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A Family Safeguarding Approach for Children in Care

Families often come into contact with children's social care due to parenting under adversarial conditions rather than causing harm. The need for a change in vision and values underpinning family safeguarding duties is crucial, emphasizing the importance of helping families raise their children. Lad

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Understanding the Power of Praise in Child Development

Praise plays a crucial role in promoting children’s self-esteem and overall development. By offering genuine praise for being and doing, parents can nurture a positive sense of self-worth in their children. Research shows that praised children tend to excel academically, show resilience, and lead

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Understanding and Managing After-School Restraint Collapse in Children

After-school restraint collapse is a phenomenon where children experience emotional meltdowns after holding in their feelings all day at school. This survival guide explains the causes and offers tips on how to support children through this challenging transition period, emphasizing the importance o

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Challenges in Safeguarding Children: Herefordshire Inspection Report

The briefing highlights concerning findings from the inspection of Herefordshire children's services, revealing significant weaknesses in social work practice, poor assessments, and insufficient plans to ensure children's safety and well-being. The report identifies systemic issues such as drift, de

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Safeguarding Children: Legislation Against Harmful Practices

The Child Care and Protection Act of 2015, Chapter 20, addresses harmful social, cultural, and religious practices affecting children in Namibia. The Act prohibits practices detrimental to children's well-being, such as child marriage, and imposes penalties on those who subject children to such prac

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Understanding Children's Online Safety: An Insightful Presentation for Parents

Gain valuable insights into the risks children face online, including key facts about internet and mobile technology usage, ways to address and prevent risks, and resources for parents and children. Discover statistics on children's online behavior and the prevalence of social networking among vario

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Palak Mata Pita Yojana in Gujarat - Providing Financial Assistance to Orphan Children

The Palak Mata Pita Yojana in Gujarat provides financial assistance to orphan children aged 0-18 years. Started in 1978, the scheme aims to offer a domestic environment for orphan children, with financial assistance increasing over the years. Foster parents must meet income criteria, and specific do

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Supporting a Successful Return to School for LAC: Strategies by Educational Psychologists

Educational psychologists Carol Booth, Jen Shannon, and Kate Hodgson share valuable insights on supporting a successful return to school for Looked After Children (LAC). Their SWAN model emphasizes safety, nurturing, welcoming, and unity. Strategies include safety planning, therapeutic stories, crea

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Closing the Communication Gap for Child Development

Addressing the communication gap is crucial in bridging the educational disparity between disadvantaged and privileged children. The initiative focuses on enhancing language skills, adult-child interactions, and early literacy through evidence-based strategies and activities. Training sessions aim t

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Impact of Advertising on Children: Insights and Concerns

Marketers target children through advertising due to their influence on purchasing decisions and future consumer behavior. The use of various techniques, such as celebrity endorsements and comparisons, can impact children's preferences, behaviors, and health choices. Researchers express concerns abo

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Investing in Children: Agenda 2030 and Child Rights Advocacy

The year 2019 marked significant milestones for child rights advocacy with the launch of the Child Rights Now Flagship Report and the 30th Anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Organizations like ChildFund Alliance, Plan International, Save the Children, SOS Children's Village

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Understanding Domestic Abuse and Supporting Children in Scotland

This presentation provides information on domestic abuse, its impact on children and young people, signs of abuse, and the role of adults in supporting learners in educational settings in Scotland. It highlights the prevalence of domestic abuse, defines what domestic abuse is, explores how children

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Duties and Responsibilities towards Looked After Children

Promoting the well-being and development of looked-after children is a primary duty for local authorities. This includes safeguarding, educational support, care planning, and advocacy. The focus is on meeting the child's needs, ensuring their participation, and preparing them for adulthood. Principl

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Understanding Children's Rights and the Role of the Children's Commissioner for Wales

Children and young people up to 18 years are entitled to rights under the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). This agreement aims to protect children and ensure they are happy, healthy, and safe. It covers topics such as the role of the Children's Commissioner for Wales, Sa

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Understanding Depression and Anxiety in Children

Depression and anxiety in children are serious mental health concerns that can impact their daily functioning and overall well-being. Childhood depression, if left untreated, can lead to long-term consequences. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of depression in children, such as irritability, socia

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Supporting Children in Understanding the Coronavirus

Openly discussing the coronavirus with children is essential to alleviate worries and provide accurate information. Parents should filter news, offer developmentally appropriate responses, and take cues from children's questions. It's crucial to manage parental anxiety, reassure children about the v

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Enhancing Placement Stability for Looked After Children in Tameside

The Council in Tameside is working diligently to ensure looked after children have suitable accommodation close to their community and support services. By reviewing placements and internal processes, they aim to have the right plan in place at the right time. Concerns about children living far from

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Understanding the Impact of Digital Technology on Children Today

In today's digital age, children are growing up with easy access to technology, shaping their future employment prospects and educational experiences. Studies show a significant increase in screen time for young children, with a rise in the use of tablets and computers from a very young age. Despite

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Empowering Children Through Education at Jennett's Park CE Primary School

Jennett's Park CE Primary School is committed to educating children for wisdom, knowledge, and skills, while fostering hope, aspiration, community, dignity, and respect. Through a multi-cultural, inclusive approach, the school aims to empower children to flourish under God's love, helping them grow

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Understanding GIRFEC in Falkirk: A Comprehensive Overview

GIRFEC (Getting It Right For Every Child) is a national children's rights-based approach aimed at improving outcomes from early intervention to child protection. It involves embedding culture, systems, and practice changes to ensure children receive the help they need when they need it. Every child

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Enhancing Children's Hybrid Integration Through Dialogue in Education

Presenting research results on enhancing children's agency and hybrid integration through dialogic interactions in school settings, specifically focusing on children with migrant backgrounds. The project aims to propose effective facilitation methods to support the participation of children with mig

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Enhancing Educational Outcomes for Looked After Children: The Fostering Potential Project

Fostering Potential Project aims to boost educational outcomes for looked after children by empowering foster carers as Education Champions. The program includes training sessions, 1-1 support, peer assistance, and webinars on best practices. Foster carers are equipped to support children in Math, E

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Understanding the Impact of Parental Alcohol Problems on Children

Children living with parental alcohol problems often face challenges that can have lasting effects on their well-being. This seminar highlights the need for support and courage for these children and discusses the implications for practitioners. It also sheds light on the hidden population of childr

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Safety Measures for Looked After Children with Helen Jones and Oliver Roberts

Exploring the implementation of Signs of Safety (SOS) in pre-existing Looked After Children (LAC) cases and reviews, highlighting the benefits of incorporating SOS tools such as ecomaps and Danger Statements. A case example illustrates the use of SOS in the LAC review process, emphasizing transparen

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Phonological Impairment in French-speaking Children with SLI: Evidence and Origins

This study explores phonological impairment in French-speaking children with SLI, confirming specific difficulties in phonology compared to age-matched peers and across different languages. Evidence suggests phonological delays and deficits, with stronger evidence found through comparison with MLU-m

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Addressing Food Poverty: Children's Right to Food Charter and Social Supermarket Models

The initiative focuses on implementing the Children's Right to Food Charter to combat food poverty among vulnerable children. It includes introducing projects like the Children's Right to Food Project in partnership with schools and community organizations. Key aspects involve improving access to nu

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Insights on Race and Medication Adherence in EoE Patients

This presentation discusses findings on the relationship between race and medication adherence among Black and Non-Black children with EoE. It highlights differences in symptom severity, access to care issues, and medication nonadherence in the Black patient cohort. The authors assessed adherence th

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Direct Work Strategies for Children and Young People: Newham Children Services Practitioners Workshop 2020

Explore the fundamentals of direct work with children and young people in the Newham Children Services Practitioners Workshop 2020. Discover the purpose, planning, and application of direct work, focusing on outcomes and challenges. Learn to apply a systemic and restorative approach, utilizing solut

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Improving Educational Outcomes of Looked After Children: Effective Use of Pupil Premium

Research from the Rees Centre at the University of Oxford highlights the challenges faced by looked after children in England and the importance of using Pupil Premium effectively to enhance their educational outcomes. With a focus on identifying effective strategies and involving various stakeholde

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Enhancing Care for Looked After Children - PEP Management System Overview

Explore the features of the PEP system for Looked After Children including aligning EHCP and LAR, managing ongoing notes, coordinating calendar events, tracking fixed-term exclusions, and handling SEN/EHCP data accurately. The system allows efficient collaboration and monitoring to support children

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Supporting Vulnerable Students: Insights from Looked After Children

Delve into the importance of supporting looked after children, who face various challenges such as low academic achievement and risks of exploitation. Understand the pivotal roles of designated teachers, social workers, and carers in making positive impacts on these children's lives. Explore effecti

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Review of Children and Youth Cabinet Indicators in Florida

The Children and Youth Cabinet in Florida adopted six key measures as benchmarks in 2017. These indicators cover areas such as low birthweight babies, children not in school readiness programs, children living in poverty, infants and toddlers without health insurance, and children under 12 at first

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Evolution of Children's Literature in English: From Alice to Modern Times

Explore the birth of modern children's literature starting with the publication of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" in 1865 by Charles Dodgson (Lewis Carrol), marking a shift towards entertaining and engaging literature specifically for children. Prior to this, children mainly read folklore and ad

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Enhancing Support for Care Experienced University Students

Practitioners and experts share insights on improving transitions and success for care experienced university students. Despite challenges, these students demonstrate resilience and achieve commendable outcomes. Data highlights disparities in access, success, attainment, and progression, calling for

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Addressing Criminalisation of Looked-After Children in Care System

Research and policy initiatives led by Claire Sands focus on representing looked-after children at police stations to end unnecessary criminalisation. The programme aims to mitigate the disproportionate criminalisation, high police call-outs, and formal convictions of children in residential care. B

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Mulberry Park Educate Together SEND Information Report

Mulberry Park Educate Together provides additional and/or different provision for approximately 18% of pupils with various SEND needs, including Cognition and Learning, Communication and Interaction, Physical and Sensory, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. The school keeps a SEND regist

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Prevalence of Amblyopia and Risk Factors Among School Children in Telangana

The study aims to determine the prevalence of amblyopia and its risk factors among school children in rural areas of Telangana using spot vision screener. A sample of 369 children aged 5-10 years was screened, with 84 children showing amblyogenic risk factors. Out of these, 65 children were diagnose

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Understanding Vulnerability in Children: Factors and Categories

Children are vulnerable to exploitation, abuse, and neglect due to various factors such as age, disabilities, behaviors, and powerlessness. The vulnerability of children is compounded by factors like illness, defenselessness, and passivity. Categories such as protection and children in conflict with

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Enhancing Education for Looked After Children: The Fostering Potential Programme

Fostering Potential programme, led by Susan Soar and Heidi Austin, aims to improve the educational outcomes of looked after children through enhancing foster carers' knowledge. This initiative seeks to provide support and resources to caregivers, ultimately benefiting the educational prospects of ch

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Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Children

Trauma can significantly affect children's emotional, behavioral, and developmental well-being. Research shows that a high number of children experience traumatic events, leading to various challenges. Younger children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of trauma, depending on how their pare

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