Pooling Our Resources to Serve Children Well
An article published in the Huffington Post August 23rd 2014 This article has been specially requested to be republished as a contribution to the Care Review We need new thinking…
5 ‘must read’ Responses to the Care Review Case for Change
All 5 selections from the many read so far contribute learning from deep knowledge and experience and seek to genuinely engage for purposeful meaningful child centred change which if adopted…
NCERCC ‘silly season’ story – the theme park approach to the use of evidence in children’s social work/care.
The ‘silly season’ for the media was when there was said to be no news during holiday times (so, not this year) and humorous headlines and stories were created covering…
NCERCC response to Care Review Case for Change
At times a picture is worth a thousand words. (Tony O’Shea’s photographs and his exhibition “The Light Of Day” are available to buy from ‘The Gallery Of Photography – Ireland’…
Unexpected wider important insights in Ofsted short break children’s homes analysis
There are unexpected, wider, and important findings and insights for the DfE, Care Review, LGA, LAs, ADCS and providers. Children’s homes providing short breaks Extracts with NCERCC identified insights below.…
2 into 1 doesn’t go – how Ofsted’s new view on 2 homes and 1 RM goes against the Quality Standards
OFSTED HAS PUBLISHED NEW VIEWS REGARDING THE REGISTRATION OF HOMES WHICH INCLUDES A REGISTERED MANAGER (RM) BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR TWO HOMES. The previous iterations of the Ofsted 'Introduction to children's…
NCERCC analysis and evaluation of government proposals for reforms to unregulated provision for children in care and care leavers
Republished August 2021 Overview The situation is more complex than is presented in the consultation, there are many interrelated factors. Sophistication not simplification is required. It is not solely about…
Child-centred culture carriers are continuing the challenge of ‘careless’ standards
NCERCC is republishing its analysis and evaluation of government proposals for reforms to unregulated provision for children in care and care leavers. The reason for doing so is because the…
The Attitude of Gratitude – Introducing the SROG – the Social Return on Gratitude
Research shows that being expressing 10% more gratitude brings over 15% positive returns. Writing at a time of anxiety where there is claim and counterclaim across many divisions, where there…
Making the Most Appropriate Placement – Mirroring and Matching.
O.M.G. in RCC – Making the most appropriate placement – mirroring and matching. NCERCC believes in publicly promoting practice for free. NCERCC has never accepted that practice is the property…