We currently have created a context and methodology regarding social value where the objective outweighs the experience. Is this the way it has to be? Is this the way we…
Introducing the concept of Safe Uncertainty for homes, organisations, and governments. NCERCC has a new document on its website with a short introduction to the idea of Safe Uncertainty. (Download…
Thank you to the people sending us the very positive feedback. NCERCC’s priority at the moment is supporting people rethinking Residential Child Care and Commissioning. Knowing people are connecting with…
What does family mean for you? The Care Review states, ‘Every child deserves to live within a loving, safe and stable family. (page 15). As NCERCC explained to Sir Martin…
On page 62 the Case for Change asks “a broader question about whether children’s homes are the right long term option for children in care and the extent to which…
Extracts of all entries + page numbers from the Case for Change Page 26 In Northern Ireland, strong family and community ties seem to play a role in rates of…
An existential risk is posed to Residential Child Care by the Care Review. Context – considerations of the Care Review Case for Change On page 62 the Case for Change…
Overall It is no more than a collating together of things already known and being worked on now. It is difficult to see how it will assist. It may even,…
Case for Change – a NCERCC abbreviated version (original = 103 pages – NCERCC = 15) An interpretation of the evidence Asks for ideas, views and further evidence More engagement…
The Care Review terms of reference has not yet been challenged by its leader, Josh MacAllister. One of the opportunities for him is to join social work/care sector in a…