Official account. We are CELCIS, the Centre for Excellence for Children's Care and Protection, based at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. www.celcis.org
The recording is now available of our Emerging Insights Series webinar which highlighted some of the complex challenges around multi-agency partnerships being able to identify and respond to the criminal exploitation of children: buff.ly/4dQtwCn
The Oversight Board recently published their fourth report which found that too much of the promise remains on paper with not enough seen in practice or in people’s lives.
Read their calls to action in this summary 👉 https://ow.ly/OMp250ZVwFi
Or the full report here ➡️ https://ow.ly/s8A150ZVwFj
Drawing on research, practitioner experience and sector insights, this webinar will explore how trauma-informed approaches can create healthier working environments and support exceptional care for children and young people: buff.ly/KMC4zYR
The #GoodChildhoodReport reveals that too many young people do not feel at home in their own communities.
We’re calling on the Government to invest in the building blocks of belonging, so that every child feels they belong and knows they matter.
Read the full report: https://ow.ly/mOuz50ZY4Fl
The recording and resources from our webinar, “Can AI improve decision-making and outcomes when it comes to children’s care and protection?” is now available: buff.ly/YLOkmnM
Are you an "eligible child" leaving care? Find out what that specific legal status means for you: https://coramvoice.org.uk/myrights/my-rights-when-i-am-leaving-care/my-rights-as-an-eligible-child/ #CareLeavers #YourRights #WeAreCoram
Staff wellbeing matters. Hear from experts as they explore work-related stress, burnout and secondary traumatic stress in residential child care, alongside the factors that help protect and support practitioners: buff.ly/KMC4zYR
📢 Join us for this session designed to help practitioners build their understanding, recognise early signs of prejudice-based behaviour & explore effective approaches to prevention, intervention & support.
The #GoodChildhoodReport 2026 is here. Another year where young people’s wellbeing is lower than it was 15 years ago when the report began.
Young people need people they trust, places they belong, power to influence decisions, and pathways to support.
Read our report: https://ow.ly/b7UK50ZXULb
The recording of our Emerging Insights webinar, "What could AI mean for children's social care?" in which Professor Donald Forrester and Andrew Morley discussed the implications of AI in public sector services, is now available: buff.ly/GaYjHEN
Our webinar recording which explores how practitioners working in children's services in East Lothian and Glasgow use collaborative practice and shared leadership to strengthen whole family support and improve outcomes for children, young people and families is here: buff.ly/ByL9iwa
As the government launches its fostering campaign today, our new research indicates substantial interest in fostering across England, suggesting there may be over half a million adults who would say that they will apply to foster a child in the future.
The recording and resources from our recent webinar, "Does AI have a place in children's hearings and family law?" which explores AI in the context of children's hearings in Scotland and family justice in England, is now available: buff.ly/o9sVgwj
Leaving care is complicated. Sorted and Supported breaks down what you're entitled to as a care leaver, free to download: https://coramvoice.org.uk/resource-library/sorted-and-supported-a-guide-to-care-leavers-rights-and-entitlements/ #CareLeavers
What helps residential child care practitioners stay well and remain in the profession? We'll discuss the role of self-compassion, effective coping strategies, supportive supervision and strong leadership in sustaining staff wellbeing: buff.ly/KMC4zYR
The recording of our Emerging Insights webinar, in which Anne Longfield examined what is known about the exploitation of teenagers in the UK, and suggested possible solutions to protecting young people, is available here: buff.ly/XOBQAsN
This National Hate Crime Awareness Week, explore our resource that supports educators to prevent, identify and respond to harmful behaviours, helping to create more inclusive, safe and equitable learning environments.
Exciting announcement! With a record number of partner universities, more students than ever can apply for a free, stable #HomeAtUniversity for the 27/28 academic year.
See the full list on our website. Applications open 1 January 2027.
Find out more: unitefoundation.org.uk/scholarship
