Published by The International Centre for Therapeutic Care
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
David Lane interviewed Monika Niederle at the Sarajevo Congress. The last woman to be President of FICE1 was Peggy Volkov in 1950. A 56-year gap is not something for a child care organisation to boast about, especially when a large proportion of the workforce is female. But there is no doubt that Monika Niederle will … 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
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
The All Party Parliamentary Group for Children held three meetings in July: Monday 10 July: Information Sharing and Assessment. With a ministerial update from Rt Hon Beverley Hughes MP, Minister for Children and Young People, and presentations by two information sharing trailblazers. Tuesday 11 July: Children’s Commissioner for England and AGM: with a presentation by … Read more
Over the last month, the All Party Parliamentary Group for Children held two meetings: Tuesday 13 June 2006: Paediatric Medicines (joint meeting with the APPG for the Pharmaceutical Industry) Monday 26 June 2006: Directors of Children’s Services Unfortunately, the meeting arranged for Tuesday 27 June on the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill was cancelled due to … Read more
Youth Welfare Act (JWG) 1989 – Introduction In the nineties of the last century, youth welfare underwent a notable improvement in Austria. An important basis for the re-orientation of youth welfare was the Youth Welfare Act (JWG) of the Federal Government. After ten years of discussion, this Act was passed by the Parliament in 1989. … Read more
The Federal Council of the Federation Internationale des Communautes Educatives (FICE) met in Vienna in mid-May. So, who wants to hear about a stuffy meeting? FICE is the main international forum for child care workers to meet and get to know about what is going on in other countries, and the meeting in Vienna indicated … Read more
In the last month, the All Party Parliamentary Group for Children held two meetings: Monday 8 May 2006 – Children’s Workforce. With presentations from Rt Hon. Baroness Morris of Yardley (Chair, Children’s Workforce Development Council) and Paul Ennals (Chair, Children’s Workforce Network). Wednesday 17 May 2006 – Education and Inspections Bill. With a presentation by … Read more
In the last month, the All Party Parliamentary Group for Children has held one meeting: Monday 24 April 2006 – Children’s Rights in Practice With presentations from Lotis Bautista and Nisha Wilkinson (representatives of Young NCB), Christine Smart (Children’s Rights Director, CAFCASS), and Dr Roger Morgan (Children’s Rights Director, CSCI), this meeting was an opportunity … Read more
The following three meetings of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Children have been arranged for March, April and early May: Tuesday 28 March – Children in Detention: joint meeting with the All Party Parliamentary Group for Refugees, with speakers including Lord Dubs. Monday 24 April – Children’s Rights in Practice, with presentations from members … Read more
In the last month, the All Party Parliamentary Group for Children has held two meetings: Monday 6 February – Respect and Anti-Social Behaviour: with presentations from members of Young NCB and the UK Youth Parliament, and Pam Hibbert (Barnardo’s) Monday 13 February – Youth Justice: with speakers Professor Rod Morgan (Chair, Youth Justice Board for … Read more