Published by The International Centre for Therapeutic Care
Hugo Pickering It is well known that care leavers experience disproportionately more disadvantage than the general population. And we know in what areas this is likely to manifest itself: education, housing, finance, criminal justice, self-esteem, health etc More often than not there is some acknowledgement of the effects of this disadvantage but very little being done to … Read more
New research from the University of Oxford has revealed that the more often people eat with others, the more likely they are to feel happy and satisfied with their lives. Using data from a national survey by The Big Lunch, the researchers looked at the link between social eating and an individual’s happiness, the number … Read more
An enthusiastic audience heard about the value of social pedagogy as an approach at the Social Pedagogy Professional Association (SPPA) launch on Tuesday 21st February 2017 at the British Academy in London. Lemn Sissay MBE, British Poet and Chancellor of Manchester University was interviewed by Prof Becky Francis, Director of UCL Institute of Education about … Read more
Podkin One Ear and Survivors have been chosen as this year’s Blue Peter Book Awards winners. The awards, managed by BookTrust, the largest children’s reading charity in Britain, are now in their 17th year and celebrate the best new children’s books from the last 12 months. Stealing the top spot for Best Story is a … Read more
A study that helps children diagnosed with delays in talking has been boosted by a six figure sum. It will help round 160 families from Portsmouth and Southampton who have children aged two-three years old who have been clinically diagnosed with early language delay. The £314,711 grant from the Nuffield Foundation was received by the … Read more
Grandma’s Knitted Kingdom: Celebrated, Cosy Story Invites Children into Enchanting World – Made from Yarn! Beautifully written by Rachel McRoy and illustrated by Raquel Brandao, ‘Grandma’s Knitted Kingdom’ is a children’s book unlike anything else on the market. Grandma isn’t just a fan of knitting; she’s literally knitted an entire kingdom for her grandchild. From … Read more
Realising Potential In Foster Care 27-29 October 2017 The Irish Foster Care Association (IFCA) is the representative body for foster care in Ireland. IFCA seeks to build a culture of learning that values the accumulation of knowledge, skills and experience of all with an involvement in fostering in the development of best practice. Their annual … Read more
A Free Event at West Kent College, Tonbridge 6th & 7th April, 2017 Within the last few years, the relationship based approach of social pedagogy has been capturing the imagination and changing the practice of many professionals in social care, education, health and the creative arts. With a longstanding tradition in many European countries and … Read more
Real-Life Crow Inspires Enchanting, Uplifting New Children’s Book Helen Fox’s ‘George the Orphan Crow and the Creatures of Blossom Valley’ marks the dawn of a bold, powerful and unforgettable new children’s book – all inspired by a real-world crow the author got to “know” during her daily walks at her local park. But this is … Read more
As International Women’s Day, Wednesday 8 March 2017, approaches, we celebrate the achievements of women around the world and recognise the ways they have made it better. Dr Laura N Young MBE, 49, is a remarkable woman whose own story provided the inspiration she needed to make a difference to parents and families across the … Read more
Brené Brown studies human connection — our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share. Also see her talk on Listening to Shame.
Shame is an unspoken epidemic, the secret behind many forms of broken behaviour. Brené Brown, whose earlier talk ‘The Power of Vulnerability‘ became a viral hit, explores what can happen when people confront their shame head-on. Her own humor, humanity and vulnerability shine through every word.