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Children’s Social Care Research and Development Centre (CASCADE) based at the School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University.

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Our next podcast episode comes out *this* Wednesday!

Subscribe on and be notified of upcoming episodes: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148

This month we talked to Denise Turner about the importance of being professionals in how we deal with dogs in social care.

Here's a preview 👇

#SocialWork
November 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Do care-experienced young people get the mental health support they need?

🧠 This PhD explores service gaps and solutions by Bridget Handley.
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Falling Between the Gaps PhD studentship – CASCADE
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November 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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One week to go! More info and how to sign up below 👇

#ParentalAdvocacy #SocialWork #SocialCare
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This webinar is happening next week! Don't miss out, sign up today. 👇

"Creating and Managing a Parent Advocacy Programme."

Speakers: David Tobis, P.h.D, Clive Diaz and Kar-Man Au.

📅 Weds 12th Nov
⏰ 17:00 - 18:00 (GMT)
📍 Online, Teams

Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/71c20d... (1/3)
November 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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What affects the chances of children’s successful reunification with their birth families from care?

🏠 This study explores reunification practices and outcomes in Wales.
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Returning Home from Care – CASCADE
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October 29, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Missed our webinar last week with Paul Andell?

Catch it now on our YouTube channel:

📺 youtu.be/Tc1he6VA4vc

You can also sign up to our final webinar for our Autumn conference series with Sarah Goff on the 4th November via our website: www.exchangewales.org/event/fallin...

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Missing & Lost: Missing Children, Social Harm & Structural Violence - Paul Andell | ExChange Wales
In this webinar Dr Paul Andell discusses the phenomenon of children going missing from care, situating these experiences within wider frameworks of structural violence, social harm, and institutional…
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October 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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🎧 Have you listened to the new episode of our podcast yet?

In our latest episode, Finn Madell & Steve Baguley discuss transitional safeguarding for children and young people and using MACE meetings to improve these processes.

Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis...

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October 24, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Last week we were joined by Sharon Maciver and Andrew Percival from Action for Children for a webinar on 'Strengthening the System for CEC: From Awareness to Action' for our Autumn conference.

If you missed it, you can catch back on our YouTube channel!
➡️ youtu.be/XKxTkhuEzpw

#SocialCare #SAFCEC
Strengthening the System for CEC: From Awareness to Action - Sharon Maciver | ExChange Wales
Across the UK, and particularly in Wales, there is growing awareness of the criminal exploitation of children, however practitioners remain confused about what truly works to support them. This…
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October 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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How can we support children with a parent in prison?

🧒 This project explores needs and good practice across Wales.
Led by Prof Alyson Rees.
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ASPIRE – CASCADE
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October 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Register today! 👇

'Creating & Managing a Parent Advocacy Programme'

📅 Weds 12th Nov
⏰ 5pm (GMT)
📍 Online

This session includes insight from professional & lived experience experts David Tobis, Kar Man Au & Clive Diaz.

Find out more & sign up: buff.ly/7gkceN1
October 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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🎧 Our latest podcast episode is out now!

'Improving Transitional Safeguarding' with Steve Baguley & Finn Madell

Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis...

... or on your podcast platform of choice! 🔉

#SocialCare #CCE #ExChangeWalesPod #TransitionalSafeguarding @cascaderesearch.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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What’s the impact of police presence in schools?

🚓 This study evaluates how different models affect youth wellbeing and trust.
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Police in Schools – CASCADE
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October 15, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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WEBINAR: Creating & Managing a Parent Advocacy Programme

📣 David Tobis, P.h.D

📅 Weds 12th Nov
⏰ 5 - 6pm
📍 Online, Teams

Sign up: buff.ly/EEKbB50

This presentation focuses on how to create & manage a parent advocacy programme that supports parents, helps families & improves child welfare systems.
October 13, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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ExChange Wales had the pleasure of interviewing Michelle & Richard from Grand Ambition about the production company's acclaimed stage play 'Hot Chicks', which tells a powerful story about child criminal exploitation in Swansea. 🎬 🎭

📺 Watch now: youtu.be/FrXygtOPgMs

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Interview with Michelle McTernan and Richard Mylan - Grand Ambition | ExChange Wales
ExChange Wales had the pleasure of interviewing Michelle and Richard from Grand Ambition about the production company's acclaimed stage play 'Hot Chicks', which tells a powerful story about child…
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October 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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How does regulation affect residential childcare workers?

🏠 This study compares England and Wales to assess the impact on care quality.
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The impact of regulation and registration on the residential childcare workforce: comparing England and Wales. – CASCADE
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October 8, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Kinship care is more prevalent than foster care or adoption, but we know less about these families.

This #KinshipCareWeek, check out our latest blog 'What we still don't know about kinship care' and get in touch with us about your priorities for kinship care!

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#KinshipCare
October 7, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Are outcomes in social care equal across ethnic and religious groups?

📊 This study uses linked data to uncover disparities in Wales.
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October 1, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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📣 OCT - NOV 2025 - Autumn Conference 🍂

'Safeguarding Approaches for Criminally Exploited Children'

Sign up to our free conference events today: buff.ly/QWHWkX3 (1/5)

#SAFCEC #ExChangeWales #WelshResearch #CEC #SocialCare | @cascaderesearch.bsky.social | @researchwales.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Watch the opening address of our Autumn conference by Dawn Bowden MS: Minister for Children and Social Care. 📺

Premiering today at 10am: youtu.be/kI9lehsnOd4

Sign up to our free conference events at www.exchangewales.org/safeguarding...

#SAFCEC #CEC #SocialCare | @dawnbowden.bsky.social
Opening Address - Dawn Bowden MS | Safeguarding Approaches for Criminally Exploited Children
Opening Address for the ExChange Wales autumn conference: 'Safeguarding Approaches for Criminally Exploited Children' by Dawn Bowden, Minister for Children and Social Care. Find out more and sign…
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October 1, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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What kind of advocacy helps parents most in child protection?

🗣️ This study compares peer vs. professional advocates across Wales.

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A mixed-methods evaluation of parental advocacy in Wales – CASCADE
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September 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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🌍 CASCADE has been sharing and learning worldwide!
Prof Donald Forrester & Dr Lorna Stabler joined the Centre for Better Childhoods in Copenhagen to support research that improves outcomes for children.

Read more 👉 buff.ly/H92XpSG

#SocialCare #Research #CASCADE
Sharing and learning internationally – CASCADE
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September 18, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Can specialist foster carers help families stay together?

This pilot study evaluates the Step Up Step Down model in Wales.

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Step Up Step Down – CASCADE
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September 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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🎧 The new season of The ExChange Wales Podcast is live!

Catch the trailer for the upcoming series now: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis...

Our hosts Martin Elliott and Jeremy Dixon have a chat about the new series, and their pathways into research from social care practice.

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September 11, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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How can we better support autistic children in care?

🧩 This mixed-methods study explores diagnosis, traits, and services to improve outcomes.

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How can we improve the experiences and outcomes of autistic children in care? A mixed methods study of needs, services, and good practice – CASCADE
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September 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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What makes good social work? How do families, care-experienced people, and social workers define it?
CASCADE is exploring these questions in a study putting lived experience at the centre.

👉 Read more here: buff.ly/EgEmNRM

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What is good social work? How can we put people with lived experience at the heart of answering that question – CASCADE
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September 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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How can research truly reflect the voices of care-experienced youth?

🗣️ This project empowers young people to lead the way—designing, conducting, and sharing research that matters to them.

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For young people from young people – CASCADE
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September 3, 2025 at 8:01 AM