Effective Relationships with Vulnerable Parents

The <a href="http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/" target="_blank">Action for Children</a> charity has published new research which examines how childcare professionals can develop effective relationships with vulnerable parents, and how such relationships can make a difference for children and young people. The report concludes that <a href="http://www.cypnow.co.uk/go/news/article/1089967/action-children-gets-results-assertive-approach-parents/" target="_blank">an assertive approach from practitioners is essential</a> to challenge parents to take ownership of issues that need to be addressed.<br /><br />The full text of <span style="font-style: italic;">Effective Relationships with Vulnerable Parents to Improve Outcomes for Children and Young People</span> is <a href="http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/media/1109148/effective_relationships_with_vulnerable_parents_to_improve_outcomes_for_children_and_young_people.pdf" target="_blank">online now</a>. Action for Children have also produced a <a href="http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/media/1109012/action_for_children_skills_framework.pdf" target="_blank">skills framework</a> for professionals working in this area, and an <a href="http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/media/1109018/action_for_children_organisational_framework.pdf" target="_blank">organisational framework</a> outlining support and procedures which should be in place.

Effective Relationships with Vulnerable Parents

The Action for Children charity has published new research which examines how childcare professionals can develop effective relationships w...

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Is it Legal? A Families' Guide to the Law

The <a href="http://www.familyandparenting.org/" target="_blank">Family and Parenting Institute</a> has recently published the 4th edition of its booklet <span style="font-style: italic;">Is It Legal? A Families Guide to the Law</span>. This contains simple advice about some of the questions you may have about children's rights and related issues, and is well worth bookmarking as something you may want to refer to in the future.<br /><br />To access the booklet, <a href="http://www.familyandparenting.org/Resources/FPI/Documents/Is%20it%20legal_%20guide%20Accessible%20.pdf" target="_blank">click here</a>.

Is it Legal? A Families' Guide to the Law

The Family and Parenting Institute has recently published the 4th edition of its booklet Is It Legal? A Families Guide to the Law . This co...

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