Helen Little

To mark GRT History Month, a gypsy traveller-identifying woman who is working with one of our practices wrote a blog post about what she would like to see change in terms of people’s behaviour towards her community ➡️ tinyurl.com/2faa8dmj #GypsyRomaTravellerHistory

Embracing Complexity: Identity in Research, Policy, and Lived Experience 2 July | 1.30pm – 6pm | London Join us for a dialogue that redefines our understanding of identity and its profound importance for individuals and organisations alike. coram.org.uk/event/embracin…

Bumper fostering starter pack Dive into these essential resources to gain practical insights and robust guidance, whether you're just starting or a seasoned professional. Get this bundle for £65 (usually £82.80). corambaaf.org.uk/books/bumper-f…

Helping children to understand the #internet and how to use it is critical in today's #digital landscape. We will look at a child’s life #online through parameters of #health information, relationships & social skills, physical & mental health and more. #CBHealth24 🧵11/12

Our series of introductory booklets aims to provide information for foster carers and residential care workers who are, or who will be, looking after unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young people from certain countries. Also available as eBooks! corambaaf.org.uk/books/caring-u…

94% of local authorities are members, is yours? Take advantage of your organisation's membership by creating a personal website account. This will give you free access to a range of membership benefits, including recordings, our journal, and more. ow.ly/HReO50RHhxV

Emma Fincham, our Fostering Consultant, is joined by Paul Calder and Eva Sprecher to talk about their new children’s book, Where did my dinosaur go?. Paul shares his most memorable #FosteringMoments from over his 11 years as a foster carer. #FCF24 ow.ly/JVHG50RHgHw

We have published a summary of outcomes in relation to adoption review for colleagues involved in care planning. It can be used as a support for those writing care plans and court reports for children needing permanency. ow.ly/LqYf50RHh7T

We're hiring! 📢 We are looking for an adaptable, creative communicator to join us as our new Projects and Communications Officer. Find out more and apply here by 28 April: coram.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/c/a…

Allegation investigations are vital to protect children in care. Read #research about #foster carers experience of #allegations and suggestions about ways to support carers and children involved. ow.ly/3jqJ50Rawzh

Being employed reduces re-offending, and helps our Members (people with a conviction) re-integrate into society. #changingperspectives #employment #freshstart

Making plans for staying in touch 29 April | 9.45am - 4pm | Zoom Participants will have the opportunity to consider decision making and planning for staying in touch post adoption and the implications for their own practice. Book your place! ow.ly/QQoP50RawGu

Get our Good Practice Guide ‘Beyond together or apart’ for £14 throughout April! This thought-provoking guide challenges the reader to place the importance of sibling relationships at the forefront. ow.ly/fGEO50RawKA

We work with over 100 employers who choose to look beyond a conviction, to the skills and experience a Member (person with conviction) can bring to the workforce. #changing perspectives #heartheirvoice #onegoal

Responses to, and experiences of, extra-familial risk and harm 25 April | 2pm - 3.45pm | FREE FOR MEMBERS This event will share findings from two research projects about how professionals and young people deal with different types of harm. ow.ly/KT1O50RawR0

Exploring Expertise: Youth #justice and care experience 🗓️20 February | 🕦11.30am-1pm | 💻Zoom We will look at what the findings of the 'Dare to Care' report mean for #socialwork practitioners & how the guidance can be applied more widely. ow.ly/B1OB50QA8Lc

Therapeutic interventions: making the right choices 🗓️29 February | 🕙10am - 1pm | 💻 Zoom This course is for professionals who work with children and families who may benefit from #therapeutic intervention and would like to learn more. ow.ly/xIj450QA8QR

94% of local authorities are members of CoramBAAF - is yours? Take advantage of your organisation's membership by creating a personal website account. Get free access to a range of membership benefits, including recordings and access to our journal. ow.ly/1XaF50QAIrB

Attachment theory - new developments and perspectives 📅29 February | 🕑2pm - 3.45pm | 💻Zoom Attachment is a key concept in social work with children and families. But, there are debates about what practitioners should know due to outdated ideas. ow.ly/aSfT50QB0FI

Learning from Research: Attachment theory - new developments and perspectives 📅29 February | 🕑 2pm - 3.45pm | 💻Zoom We'll hear from experts in international attachment research ton key findings from recent studies. ow.ly/Z4MV50QyqLf