Published by The International Centre for Therapeutic Care
Editor Sharon and Caitlin had been in care together. This is the second episode of Sharon’ side of the story, following Caitlin’s version which we published earlier. For the last episode, click here. We went into the smart little house, and Caitlin put the kettle on and busied herself putting the shopping away. Everything seemed so … Read more
Introduction Frontier Youth Trust (FYT) and Worth Unlimited are two organisations that work with and for young people on the margins of society. We have joined forces to create a trust fund that will be controlled by young people – for young people and which will enable them to act on their own concerns. We … Read more
An Act of Faith This really was a quite extraordinary Congress. Ten years ago, Bosnia was ripped apart by a terrible civil war in which thousands died at the hands of their neighbours, with hatred and violence whipped up where there had been peace and friendship. When FICE started to plan this Congress, it was … Read more
A mixture of news items, future events, sales pitches, comments and whimsies, including a pilot programme for changed hours at school, colic and crying babies, predicting problems, prequels, priests, the Pope and products being pushed. Conventions and Change It is reported that a pilot programme has been set up at Bridgemary Community Sports College, which … Read more
At the FICE Congress in Sarajevo, 6 – 8 September 2006, the participants adopted a declaration on the theme “Shaping a positive future despite a difficult childhood”. It serves as a guideline for the further work of FICE International and the other signatory organisations. The Declaration has also been drafted in French and German, and … Read more
One of the undoubted highlights of my summer, bar the exceptionally good weather, was being involved as a volunteer at a children’s soccer school. It was especially enjoyable during the World Cup. Each week children aged between 6 and 8 would come along and attempt to mimic and act out the goals and action they … Read more
AGMs are usually pretty boring events. This one was not, and historically, the National Child Minding Association meeting on 30 September 2006 may prove to have been one of the turning points in the development both of the child care profession and the service. It may not have seemed so to the forty or fifty … Read more
We received this Press Release through the internet. We are not vouching for the scheme, but it looks an interesting idea. A great way to save for your little one’s future Start from just £1 a month Friends and family can contribute too New parents receive up to £660 in baby gifts, from pushchairs to … Read more
January 2002 This was a packed issue, with some good articles which we might come back to another time, but the key contribution was an appreciation of the life of Christopher Beedell, Teacher and Thinker. He was an outstanding teacher of residential child care who influenced a wide circle of students and colleagues. There were … Read more
Although the Webmag has earned some income from advertising, its main source of support over the last six and a half years has been grants and sponsorship from foundations and other organisations who want to see it succeed and continue to deliver a service. We would like to thank the Hesley Foundation for their recent … Read more
on Wednesday 18 October 2006 4.00-5.00pm, Committee Room 4, House of Lords Talking about my generation: Intergenerational projects explored Speakers: Alan Hatton-Yeo, Director of the Beth Johnson Foundation and the Centre for Intergenerational Practice Younger and older volunteers from two intergenerational projects: Age Concern Kingston and Sixty Plus. Intergenerational projects aim to bring generations together in … Read more
Click For More Info Book Review by Wanda Gibson This is book aimed at parents and teachers. It is written by a Life Coach who has discovered that the techniques she uses with her adult clients work equally well on children. At this point it is worth giving a brief definition and history of neuro-linguistic … Read more