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Supporting Young People Through Protests and Community Tensions
In recent weeks, there has been an increase in protests and challenging rhetoric in communities across the country. For young people, particularly those from marginalised…
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Care in Practice: Weekly Tips & Insights
Each day we share a short, practical Social Care Tip of the Day to support professionals working with children and young people. These tips focus…
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Amplifying Young People’s Voices: The Cards You’re Dealt
At Social Care Skills, we’re always keen to share resources that bring the voices of young people into the heart of practice. One inspiring example…
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Trauma Glossary from The Mulberry Bush
The Mulberry Bush has released a free Trauma Glossary, a clear, accessible guide to key terms like attachment, ACEs, and developmental trauma. Perfect for social…
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Rethinking Attachment Theory in Social Work: Why We Need a New Approach
The following post summarises and reflects on an article originally published by the National Children’s Bureau (NCB), “Attachment theory in social work: Why a new…
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Stay Connected with Social Care Skills – Join Our WhatsApp Groups! 📱
We’re excited to launch a new way to connect, learn, and share: our WhatsApp Groups. 1. SCSkills WhatsApp – Open Community 🌍 A free space…
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Building Better Services, Together: Join Social Care Skills
At Social Care Skills, we believe that high-quality care starts with high-quality leadership and compliance, and that the ultimate measure of success is the outcomes…
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New & Not-to-Miss: September Online Seminars
This September, Social Care Skills brings you a mix of brand-new sessions and updated editions of our most popular courses, all designed to give you…
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Creating Positive, Respectful Spaces: Reducing Restraint & Restrictive Practices
This post draws on insights from an Ofsted social care blog written by Yvette Stanley, National Director for Regulation and Social Care, published on 30…
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