by FosterTalk Admin | Mar 5, 2021 | News
The Children’s Commissioner for England has published a report looking at the backgrounds of children entering care for the first time as teenagers, to understand their characteristics and experiences, and investigate what more can be done to identify these...
by FosterTalk Admin | Mar 5, 2021 | News
The Department for Education (DfE) has published two reports on the characteristics and placements of looked after children in England, including a report on children aged under 16. Figures show that: there were 6,180 looked after children living independently or in...
by FosterTalk Admin | Mar 5, 2021 | News
Just Like Us has released findings from research looking at the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Black LGBT+ young people’s mental health. Findings from a survey of almost 3,000 secondary school pupils across the UK include: Black LGBT+ young people are...
by FosterTalk Admin | Mar 5, 2021 | News
The Children’s Commissioner for Wales has released findings from the second Coronavirus and Me survey looking at the views and experiences of children and young people in Wales during the Level 4 lockdown in Wales in January 2021. The survey of 19,737 children...
by FosterTalk Admin | Mar 5, 2021 | News
To mark World Book Day on 4 March the NSPCC Library has compiled a reading list highlighting a selection of children’s books from the library collection on subjects ranging from keeping safe to bereavement and loss. Find out more here...
by FosterTalk Admin | Feb 25, 2021 | News
A bill has been launched in parliament to ensure young people who commit crimes before they turn 18 are always dealt with in the youth court and receive a youth sentence. The bill, which was due to have its second reading on 24 February, has been introduced by MP Rob...
