Caren McLean
@cazmcalan.bsky.social
Former Head of Child Protection (CELCIS), Strathclyde University. Independent Reviewer and Safeguarding Consultant. Still leading and protecting #proudSW #runner #author
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NEW: One in four children in England need social care services by the age of 18, either for health-related services or child protection
The findings of a new study have sparked warnings over the impact of poverty and austerity on children
By me, for the Observer www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
The findings of a new study have sparked warnings over the impact of poverty and austerity on children
By me, for the Observer www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
One in four children in England need social care services by 18, study reveals
New research shows scale of crisis, sparking fears over impact of poverty and funding cuts on young people
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
NEW: One in four children in England need social care services by the age of 18, either for health-related services or child protection
The findings of a new study have sparked warnings over the impact of poverty and austerity on children
By me, for the Observer www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
The findings of a new study have sparked warnings over the impact of poverty and austerity on children
By me, for the Observer www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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We’re excited to kick off our latest Skills & Knowledge series with Enhancing Your Chronologies Skills in Practice.
Thursday, 24 April 2025
1200 1400
Join this practical session to refine your skills, gain clarity, and strengthen your assessments.
🔗 Book your place now: https://buff.ly/3PvokZG
Thursday, 24 April 2025
1200 1400
Join this practical session to refine your skills, gain clarity, and strengthen your assessments.
🔗 Book your place now: https://buff.ly/3PvokZG
February 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We’re excited to kick off our latest Skills & Knowledge series with Enhancing Your Chronologies Skills in Practice.
Thursday, 24 April 2025
1200 1400
Join this practical session to refine your skills, gain clarity, and strengthen your assessments.
🔗 Book your place now: https://buff.ly/3PvokZG
Thursday, 24 April 2025
1200 1400
Join this practical session to refine your skills, gain clarity, and strengthen your assessments.
🔗 Book your place now: https://buff.ly/3PvokZG
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Find out more about our Children’s Services Reform Research study with this new video explaining the purpose, scope and findings of this research: buff.ly/3B0ultQ
January 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Find out more about our Children’s Services Reform Research study with this new video explaining the purpose, scope and findings of this research: buff.ly/3B0ultQ
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❌ The #UKPoverty2025 Report from @jrf-uk.bsky.social is a sobering reminder that financial hardship is damaging the lives of far too many adults, children & families across the UK.
The cost-of-living crisis has not gone away, and in fact poverty rates are deepening at horrendous levels.
The cost-of-living crisis has not gone away, and in fact poverty rates are deepening at horrendous levels.
January 31, 2025 at 11:05 AM
❌ The #UKPoverty2025 Report from @jrf-uk.bsky.social is a sobering reminder that financial hardship is damaging the lives of far too many adults, children & families across the UK.
The cost-of-living crisis has not gone away, and in fact poverty rates are deepening at horrendous levels.
The cost-of-living crisis has not gone away, and in fact poverty rates are deepening at horrendous levels.
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Read our response to the consultation on developing a universal definition of care experience here: https://buff.ly/40SBh6s
January 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Read our response to the consultation on developing a universal definition of care experience here: https://buff.ly/40SBh6s
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If you are a local authority or organisation supporting and caring for child refugees, take a look at our online resource which has up-to-date guidance and information for all those in Scotland who work with and support children and their families: https://buff.ly/41nweLV
January 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
If you are a local authority or organisation supporting and caring for child refugees, take a look at our online resource which has up-to-date guidance and information for all those in Scotland who work with and support children and their families: https://buff.ly/41nweLV
Did you know the revised National Guidance for Child Protection Committees Undertaking Learning Reviews in Scotland (2024) includes extending the criteria to include consideration of some young people subject to CARM processes. Worth a look here: www.gov.scot/publications...
National guidance for child protection committees undertaking learning reviews
Guidance (published 2021, updated 2024) to support child protection committees to reflect, learn and improve child protection systems and practice when a child or young person dies, is significantly h...
www.gov.scot
January 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Did you know the revised National Guidance for Child Protection Committees Undertaking Learning Reviews in Scotland (2024) includes extending the criteria to include consideration of some young people subject to CARM processes. Worth a look here: www.gov.scot/publications...
My lovely dad who died when we were children. End of 4th row right #fondmemories 🩵
December 28, 2024 at 11:50 AM
My lovely dad who died when we were children. End of 4th row right #fondmemories 🩵
December 28, 2024 at 11:47 AM
Edinburgh Festival 2024
December 28, 2024 at 11:40 AM
Edinburgh Festival 2024
#Joseph2024 with my teenage crush #DonnyOsmond 😂😂
December 28, 2024 at 11:39 AM
#Joseph2024 with my teenage crush #DonnyOsmond 😂😂
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Positive to see new guidance to courts in England and Wales about the pseudo-science that is parental alienation: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Family courts get new guidance on 'parental alienation' in family court battles
Family Courts should give more weight to allegations of domestic abuse than to claims of so called
www.bbc.co.uk
December 11, 2024 at 8:35 AM
Positive to see new guidance to courts in England and Wales about the pseudo-science that is parental alienation: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Published for National Grief Awareness Week 2024 and we invite you to read SWU Ambassador Dr Neil Thompson’s blog about the importance of workplace support for people who are going through painful experiences such as loss, grief, and trauma: https://buff.ly/4iKIDQd
December 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Published for National Grief Awareness Week 2024 and we invite you to read SWU Ambassador Dr Neil Thompson’s blog about the importance of workplace support for people who are going through painful experiences such as loss, grief, and trauma: https://buff.ly/4iKIDQd
Kindness costs nothing. Always give it in abundance ♥️
December 21, 2024 at 6:12 PM
Kindness costs nothing. Always give it in abundance ♥️
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From the new year we will be posting on Bluesky, Facebook and LinkedIn only. We would love to catch up with you on any of these platforms!
December 7, 2024 at 4:37 PM
From the new year we will be posting on Bluesky, Facebook and LinkedIn only. We would love to catch up with you on any of these platforms!
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🧡 #16DaysOfAction
Day 14: "Help for Domestic Abuse" https://buff.ly/40TtQfH
This Citizens Advice Scotland resource provides crucial guidance for those experiencing domestic abuse, including how to access support, stay safe, and understand legal protections.
Day 14: "Help for Domestic Abuse" https://buff.ly/40TtQfH
This Citizens Advice Scotland resource provides crucial guidance for those experiencing domestic abuse, including how to access support, stay safe, and understand legal protections.
December 8, 2024 at 8:00 AM
🧡 #16DaysOfAction
Day 14: "Help for Domestic Abuse" https://buff.ly/40TtQfH
This Citizens Advice Scotland resource provides crucial guidance for those experiencing domestic abuse, including how to access support, stay safe, and understand legal protections.
Day 14: "Help for Domestic Abuse" https://buff.ly/40TtQfH
This Citizens Advice Scotland resource provides crucial guidance for those experiencing domestic abuse, including how to access support, stay safe, and understand legal protections.
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As a member of @together-sacr.bsky.social, we're sharing the new State of Children's Rights Report #SOCRR2024 ahead of tomorrow’s first anniversary of #UNCRCScotland Act passing. Read it here: https://buff.ly/3OFL6xN
December 6, 2024 at 2:37 PM
As a member of @together-sacr.bsky.social, we're sharing the new State of Children's Rights Report #SOCRR2024 ahead of tomorrow’s first anniversary of #UNCRCScotland Act passing. Read it here: https://buff.ly/3OFL6xN
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The webinar recording about our research into Section 25 arrangements and what the future might hold for non-compulsory care for children and young people in Scotland is now available: https://buff.ly/4fZB5qZ
December 6, 2024 at 3:17 PM
The webinar recording about our research into Section 25 arrangements and what the future might hold for non-compulsory care for children and young people in Scotland is now available: https://buff.ly/4fZB5qZ
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🧡 #16DaysOfAction
Day 13: "Cross-Party Group on Men's Violence Against Women and Children" https://buff.ly/4fUlLfa
Learn how this Scottish Parliament group is working to address and prevent men’s violence against women and children through policy, collaboration, and advocacy.
Day 13: "Cross-Party Group on Men's Violence Against Women and Children" https://buff.ly/4fUlLfa
Learn how this Scottish Parliament group is working to address and prevent men’s violence against women and children through policy, collaboration, and advocacy.
Mens Violence Against Women and Children
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December 7, 2024 at 8:00 AM
🧡 #16DaysOfAction
Day 13: "Cross-Party Group on Men's Violence Against Women and Children" https://buff.ly/4fUlLfa
Learn how this Scottish Parliament group is working to address and prevent men’s violence against women and children through policy, collaboration, and advocacy.
Day 13: "Cross-Party Group on Men's Violence Against Women and Children" https://buff.ly/4fUlLfa
Learn how this Scottish Parliament group is working to address and prevent men’s violence against women and children through policy, collaboration, and advocacy.