Thank you to all the #careleavers who helped in our research, especially #catch22, and everyone who responded to the consultation

Did you know the word ‘junior’ in Junior Doctor doesn’t mean young or unqualified It’s simply the term for any doctor who is not yet a consultant or experienced GP That includes this 40 year old who’s been a doctor for over 10 years Please RT if you think everyone should know

We are grateful for everyone who responded to our survey. We look forward to phase 2 when we'll be talking to children, homes and authorities about the things that can help children with complex needs feel happy and settled in children's homes.

We have recently published new research on reading education in prisons. The report is a joint publication with HMI Prisons and follows our review from March 2022. Read more here: ow.ly/WvaY50P18YB

Two really great roles on offer here at Kinship - do please share with your networks and anyone with relevant #research or #practice experience. These posts will really help to support our wider policy, influencing and participation work too.

Today we published our latest JTAI overview report. We saw some great examples of areas being creative in making services accessible, but this was really varied. Read more here: gov.uk/government/pub…

Last week we published a report with Care Quality Commission and HMICFRS looking at how local partners, including children’s social care, health services, schools and police work together to support children and families who need help. Read it here: gov.uk/government/pub…

We’re doing research on how decisions are made around support for homeless 16 and 17 year olds. We'd like to hear from Housing Authority representatives about their experiences. To attend one of our focus groups on 1 May or 8 May, please email [email protected]

Our 2024 State of the Nations’ Foster Care survey is now open! 💬 It’s the biggest & most influential survey of the UK fostering community, providing the evidence we need to push for urgent reform. 1/3 🔗Find the links to the survey in this article - thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/media-release/…

A ‘landmark’ inquiry into children’s play in the UK has been launched in a bid to give children back their childhoods, tackle childhood obesity and poor mental health. nurseryworld.co.uk/news/article/n…

URGENT! Pls share. The last chance to register to vote in the General Election is 11.59pm tomorrow Tue 18 June. Potentially 8m aren't registered at their current address. Here's 4 key facts... 1) You can do it online here registertovote.service.gov.uk/country-of-res… 2) It's good for your finances.

Thanks to Coram [email protected] Hannah Kirkbride for helping us hear directly the important voices of children and young people. And thanks to everybody completing the survey.

We are recruiting for 3 temporary Project Support Officers for our Research and Evaluation team. These roles are a great opportunity for people interested in research to learn entry level research tasks, such as analysis, in a supportive team. civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi?…

Our research on homeless children was published yesterday. We spoke with local authority and housing authority staff, advocates, inspectors and young people who have been homeless. Read to find out what can make a difference to young people who find themselves homelessness.

How well are young people with SEND being prepared to take the next steps into adulthood? Our Senior HMI for SEND, Adam Sproston, speaks to the team from Newcastle College and the CQCProf to discuss our recent report, 'Preparing for adulthood'. podbean.com/eas/pb-wh9hn-1…

We held a roundtable on our research findings about homeless 16 and 17 year olds with Children's Commissioner for England and Coram. It was great to hear all the different perspectives and think about what will help. Thanks in particular to Coram for hosting, esp. Coram's housing rights ambassadors

Sharing on behalf of Dr. Rosie Canning Study into the health and wellbeing of adults (50+) who grew up in foster or residential care. If you would like to take part in a focus group or learn more about the project please contact Jono on [email protected] or 01865617912

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This is great news! Removing the need for a local connection is a huge barrier lifted for some of the country’s most vulnerable young people – and should help in reducing homelessness more broadly. bit.ly/4eNMkU0

Celebrating this important day, with all my fellow IVF survivors, and anyone considering or going through IVF.