This is the first of two linked documents. Introducing Foucault Paul-Michel Foucault was a French philosopher, historian of ideas, and social theorist. Foucault's theories primarily address the relationships between power, knowledge, and…
More questions than answers As one person close to NCERCC observed of the policy document. (Thanks for capturing it so succinctly). Question #1 How is it after 80 years* we…
Following the statements by Josh MacAllister in the introduction to the policy plan many people have been contacting NCERCC to ask if we will be responding. We have had so…
Published 22nd May 2026 Delivering the children’s social care reset. An implementation plan for local partners 2026-2029 Extracting those sections relating to Residential Child Care Page 2 Josh MacAllister introduction Where…
Abstract The dominating demand for a selected evidence basis for policy and practice is obscuring a crisis of verification. The role of the researcher in an active factor in research,…
It is not about children in care but its messages give us things to reflect upon when thinking about making any placement for a child These words taken from a…
Yesterday we published a blog following the elections Let us be clear – The future of Residential Child Care is in the hands of the sector – NCERCC We think…
It could be a determining moment as new inexperienced councillors move into decision making positions. They make decisions about things that affect every residential setting, from planning, to how children's…
Residential child care serves as a vital resource for preserving family continuity and fostering community-like support systems for children who cannot live with their birth families. Kin Research from the…
Knowing our history is important - see 2.110 below The Children's Well Being and Schools Act includes the possibility of a new type of placement under which a child can…