Social work news and links
Here’s some of the headlines and links from the world of social work: Destitution in the UK 2020: This Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) report reveals that even before the COVID-19 outbreak
Funny things children say at Christmas
The funny things children say at Christmas according to the Daily Mail What gifts did the three wise men bring? Rebecca, 5, Merchant Taylors: “They brought Jesus gold and myrrh but
Christmas all-age and youth talks
Here’s some of my favourite Christmas and Christingle talks I have done over the years: School Christingle service: the story of the Christingle. Christmas talk: Chocolate Brussels Sprouts: this is
Christmas talk: Chocolate Brussels Sprouts
This is my favourite Christmas talk – Chocolate Sprouts – I’ve used this in assemblies, carol services, across the age ranges. Preparation Boil the Brussels Sprouts (make sure they’re not too
Best children’s Christmas story book
One of my favourite resources for the Christmas season is Jesus’ Christmas Party by Nicholas Allan. Nicholas Allan writes and illustrates the nativity through the eyes of a grumpy inn keeper who is
Youth work and social care news from around the world
Links from around the world of youth work and social care: Care Leaver Covenant: Children’s and Families Minister Nadhim Zahawi has announced a scheme to raise the career aspirations and
Youth work and social care news from around the world
Links from around the world of youth work and social care: Strengths-based social care: The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has published a report, written jointly with Leeds City
Youth work and social care news from around the world
Links from around the world of youth work and social care: Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils’ experiences at school: The BBC reports that the House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee
Commission on Religious Education
The Commission on Religious Education has published its final report. The Final Report of the Commission on Religious Education, Religion and Worldviews: the way forward. A national plan for RE,
Children and young people’s mental health: focus group research
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in England has published findings from focus group research carried out to understand the views of children and young people, parents and
Youth work and social care news from around the world
Links from around the world of youth work and social care: Young carers limited summer holidays: Action for Children and Carers Trust have released findings from a survey of 270 young
Home Office #knifefree lesson plans for KS3&4
The PSHE Association are launching new PSHE education lessons today that they’ve developed to challenge the myths and communicate the realities of carrying a knife to secondary school students, using