I have one distinct memory of my early education and that was tyres. This had nothing to do with the curriculum I was taught, but related to the fact that all of us that wanted it had a tyre which we played with in the playground. Mine was wide and chubby whereas my brother’s was slim and fast. If memory serves me correctly, my tyre … read more
Child Care Articles
The Institute for the History and Work of Therapeutic Environments: What is possible, and what makes it possible?
by Dr Craig Fees
Learning From History
Learning from History : Conclusions
by Chris Durkin &, David Lane
In the August 2007 edition of the Webmag, we … read more
Editorial
Refounding FICE-England
In last month’s issue we published information about FICE – … read more
In Parliament
Informing Parliament : The Children’s Workforce and New Legislation
The All Party Parliamentary Group for Children has held … read more
Editorial
Ever thought of going abroad – to a Conference?
Ever thought of going Abroad – to a Conference?… read more
Northampton
The Hidden Cost of Care
by Chris Durkin
There has been considerable interest in the press and … read more
Around The World
Running a Hotel in Montenegro : Real Jobs for Young People
by Anton Tobé
Anton Tobé … read more
Learning From History
Learning from History : Lesson 6 : The Dangers of Change
by David Lane & Chris Durkin
In the August 2007 edition of the Webmag, we … read more
Around The World
Learning from Europe
Are you interested in learning about social pedagogy? Or about … read more
Editorial
Federation Internationale des Communautes Educatives (FICE)
Setting up FICE-England : … read more
Child Care Articles
Setting Standards in Scotland
by Bill Duncan & Bill Duncan
This item was received as a response to comments … read more
Child Care Articles
Social Work and Society Network
We have had this network drawn to our attention; … read more
Around The World
While adults battle, children suffer: future problems for Iraq
by Abdul Kareem Al-Obaidi
Residential Child Care
“Do Animals go to Heaven?”
by Dr Keith J. White
You never know what the really significant events in a … read more
Around The World
Yoshihide Ishiyama Addresses Some Current Problems of Japanese Education
by Professor John Potter
Northampton
Educate the Parents to Educate the Child
by Chris Durkin
As the festivities come to an end for another year, … read more
Early Years
Accountability and Resolutions
by Valerie Jackson
Over the last few months I have been waxing lyrically … read more
Learning From History
Learning from History : Lesson 5 :Realistic Expectations
by David Lane & Chris Durkin
In the August 2007 edition of the Webmag, we explained … read more
In Parliament
Informing Parliament : Children’s Workforce, and the Secretary of State
by Sally Cole
The All Party Parliamentary Group for Children has held two … read more
Child Care Articles
Proposal for the Establishment of a Child Care History Network
One of the characteristics of a grounded profession is its … read more
Child Care Articles
Youth Aging out of Care: An Overview
by Varda Mann-Feder
Technological and medical advances have done little to decrease the … read more
Books About Children & Child Care, Child Care Articles
What is childhood and who created it?
by Maureen O’Hagan
Today we take it for granted that there is a … read more
Child Care Articles
Wasting Professionals’ Time
by Terry Hoon
Under Section 5(2) of the Criminal Law Act 1967 a … read more
Learning From History
Treating Abuse
by Chris Durkin & David Lane
In the August edition of the Webmag, we explained that … read more
Residential Child Care
Where Else Would I want to be on Christmas Day?
by Dr Keith J. White
It has been my privilege in the past twelve months … read more
Early Years, Seminars
First Children Webmag Seminar
by Valerie Jackson
Well, it’s happened and it wasn’t at all bad … read more
In Parliament
Keeping Parliament Informed
by Sally Cole
The All Party Parliamentary Group for Children has held two … read more
SIRCC
The Search for Therapeutic Residential Care
by Ian Milligan
I recently spent some time in Australia and contributed to … read more
Northampton
The Impact of Poverty
by Chris Durkin
It’s hidden; we don’t see it; but it’s real.
I recently … read more
Early Years
Playing in Safety
by Valerie Jackson
Then
A hundred years ago, when I was very young, … read more
Seminars
The First Webmag Seminar on Childhood: Where is Childhood Going?
Date:
21 November … read more
Child Care Articles
A Day In The Life Of A Care Worker
by Rowan Dickman
When the Editor of the web magazine asked me to … read more
Northampton
Enabling a Creative and Fulfilling Childhood
by Chris Durkin
When I look back on my childhood, I remember happy … read more
Early Years
Accountability
by Valerie Jackson
Last month I introduced the concept of accountability as opposed … read more
Residential Child Care
The World on Their Shoulders
by Dr Keith J. White
Traditionally it was Atlas who had the task of carrying … read more
Learning From History
Lesson 3 : Forms of Abuse
by David Lane & chrisdurkin
In the August edition of the Webmag, we explained that … read more
Around The World
The Task of Residential Child Care :Cultural and Social Integration
by Yehiel Shilo
This article is made up of excerpts from a speech … read more
Residential Child Care
Harvest Thanksgiving
by Dr Keith J. White
One of the recurring themes of the In Residence column … read more
Editorial
Editorial : Blue Skies
There are some phrases which we find incredibly irritating. … read more
Child Care Articles
How to Avoid the Lunch Box Blues
by Dr Carrie Ruxton
Does your child’s lunch box contain rice cakes, cottage … read more
Editorial
No Time to Lose: A Manifesto for Children and Young People - Looked After Away From Home
This Manifesto was developed by six Scottish organisations … read more
Northampton
Mental Health Care for Young People – An Intractable Problem?
by Chris Durkin
Mental health as an issue is one of the … read more
