CELCIS Blog
Our blog is a hub for perspectives and analysis of issues that matter to the lives of children, young people and their families. You will hear from our staff and guest bloggers on many topical issues where they will be reflecting and sharing their policy, practice and research insights..
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We want the best for our children
Lizzie Morton blogs on how Corporate Parents are taking ownership of their new duties.
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So what’s all the fuss about implementation?
Melissa Van Dyke speaks about implementing change and the science behind it.
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Celebrating our MOOC Success
Ainsley Hainey blogs about the success of the Massive Open Online Course on Caring for Vulnerable Children.
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The voice of children
A blog by Linda O'Neill discussing what children had to say in the recent Rees Centre report
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Moving quickly and confidently for permanence
In this blog Liz Brabender discusses how CELCIS tackles drift and delay in permanency.
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A long journey to justice
A blog by Moyra Hawthorn detailing a decade striving for justice.
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Love makes us lovable
Looked after children that reject love are the ones who need it most.
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Going to school, and staying the course
Attend, encourage and enjoy to learn - a blog by Graham Connelly
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Staying put to move forward
Leaving care too early. Kenny McGhee blogs on the problems facing care leavers in Scotland.
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Polarisation and paradoxes
Jennifer Davidson blogs about her mission to change the world for the better.