by Jonny Matthew | Jun 26, 2023 | Reports, Uncategorised
This month saw the publication of the latest report and recommendations from the United Nations about how well (or not!) they think the UK is doing in respect of children’s rights. Findings: The report gives recommendations about how the UK might improve its...
by Jonny Matthew | Jun 19, 2023 | Blog, Practice, Safeguarding, Uncategorised, Youth Justice
We’ve all been in practice situations where we’ve felt exposed, at risk. Dealing with very troubled children and families means this is going to happen. It’s inevitable, sooner or later. Risky Practice… It’s not that we set out to take...
by Jonny Matthew | Jun 3, 2020 | Blog, Uncategorised
Below is the replay of the TK Live Stream 5 on 3rd June 2020… Check out lots more on You Tube – here What do you think?… Please let me know your thoughts – leave a comment below… Related previous posts: – Live Stream 4 – Live...
by Jonny Matthew | Jan 29, 2019 | Practice, Uncategorised
How risky is s/he? I get asked this all the time. ALL the time! In some circles it’s almost become the main talking point – as if all the other factors in a child’s life are somehow secondary. In fact, if you think about it, talking about risk...
by Jonny Matthew | Oct 29, 2018 | Practice, Uncategorised
If you think about it, much of what we do as child care professionals, is promote children’s rights. Not that we’re quoting the UNCRC, but that we’re advocating for their interests and welfare. Getting their voices heard, if you like. We often refer...
by Jonny Matthew | Sep 6, 2018 | Uncategorised
Adverse Childhood Experiences – their impact later in life. Great research from Public Health Wales… Download the various reports – here. Pass it on… You can subscribe to this website by clicking here to get these post sent direct to your inbox. Your...