Robert Porter

Working for @CELCISTWEETS, University of Strathclyde. Opinions my own. He/Him. [email protected]

[Robert Porter @BobBPorter]

Very excited to be sharing this @NuffieldFound funded report on our research into Section 25 arrangements in Scotland with @CELCIStweets colleagues @BLLoughDennell & Micky Anderson.

Please read and share widely!

[CELCIS @CELCIStweets]

NEWS: New research reveals new understanding of non-compulsory care of children and young people in Scotland: https://t.co/N8prwYvJma

[Robert Porter @BobBPorter]

Hi @suunto is there a way to remove this bubble from my compass? It's making it impossible to use effectively!

[ADR Scotland @SCADR_data]

Book your place today for this fantastic webinar, with our @BobBPorter and @socworkscot Vivien Thomson. Hear discussions from all panelists on Non-compulsory care for children and young people - Wed 6 Nov 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM.
@JoannaSoraghan @p_tronc @ScotStat @RDS_Scotland

[Children's Hearings Scotland @CHScotland]

Six days left to apply to become an Expert. We're seeking young people ages 14 to 25 with lived experience of hearings. You'll receive a daily rate of £180 and will attend four development meetings a year. Go to https://t.co/rmBypmM5kz now! ℹ️ #CEW24

[Nina Vaswani @weeneens]

Do you know or work with a young person who has had contact with the justice system?

Please share this opportunity to work with @CYCJScotland @UniStrathclyde to help us improve justice for children

Time and expenses paid and quals offered

More info: https://t.co/AsyIMWQX9U

[CELCIS @CELCIStweets]

Are you a social worker, policy maker, or working to support and protect children and young people? Our webinar on non-compulsory care for children and young people in Scotland will share findings from new research and consider the next steps for Scotland: https://t.co/Q8ccPZkmIb

[CELCIS @CELCIStweets]

NEW: Join us on 6 November for a free, live, online webinar, ‘Non-compulsory care for children and young people: What next for Scotland?’ to discuss new research by @CELCIStweets, funded by @NuffieldFound, on the use and purpose of Section 25 in Scotland: https://t.co/Q8ccPZkmIb

[ADR Scotland @SCADR_data]

This week is #CEW #care #experienced week; we're raising awareness of 'living with #kinship carers in Scotland'. Sharing our #datadriven report and child friendly infographic explaining what its like living in kinship care & encouraging greater support. https://t.co/hXQKBTJQTG

[ADR Scotland @SCADR_data]

Extended deadline for the ADR UK Research Excellence Award - is open to research carried out in any of the @adr_uk supported #TRE so includes the Scottish Safe Haven. Please do apply for the award - as your research is innovative and impactful research. #adrscotland

[CELCIS @CELCIStweets]

Book your place to hear about the evaluation of Lifelong Links in Scotland. This webinar will explore how Lifelong Links worked during the five-year trial in Scotland across three local authorities: https://t.co/lurl5X4une

[ADR Scotland @SCADR_data]

ICYMI: The first time researchers used linked #datasets to assess 'CYP experience of living in kinship care in #Scotland'. Evidence-based outputs highlight the need for increased support for Scotland’s #kinship families. @adr_uk https://t.co/hXQKBTKoJe

[ADR Scotland @SCADR_data]

What is life like for #children and young people who have grown up in #kinship care in Scotland? Are we adhering to @ThePromiseScot ? This report and summary infocomic helps us understand and provides suggestions for going forward. https://t.co/hXQKBTKoJe

[Robert Porter @BobBPorter]

In case you missed it! :)

This @NuffieldFound funded research highlights the experiences of parents and practitioners in the use of Section 25 arrangements, as well as the scale and variation in their use.

@CELCIS @BLLoughDennell @NuffieldFJO

[CELCIS @CELCIStweets]

NEWS: New research reveals new understanding of non-compulsory care of children and young people in Scotland: https://t.co/N8prwYvJma

[Joanna Soraghan @JoannaSoraghan]

I'm delighted to share that my and @BobBPorter 's research exploring the experiences of children and young people in kinship care in Scotland has now been published. @CELCIStweets @SCADR_data @adr_uk

[intandem @intandemScot]

This is an important report & aligns with our own direct experience of supporting children & young people in kinship care & their kinship carers. We're seeing first hand where more support is needed. Read our recent blog for our work in this area https://t.co/iCiA5heTFo

[Robert Porter @BobBPorter]

@uccsocialwork @CELCIStweets @LawUCC @ConorUCCLaw @RebekahLBrennan Thank you! It would never have happened without the great example set by @LawUCC and others!

[ADR Scotland @SCADR_data]

Our #datadriven report on the 'Experiences of CYP who live with #kinship carers in Scotland' is **out now**. Together with our summary info-comic and data insight, it highlights the need for increased support for Scotland’s kinship families. https://t.co/hXQKBTJQTG
@CELCIStweets

[Robert Porter @BobBPorter]

More news research! This time alongside @JoannaSoraghan at @CELCIStweets and @SCADR_data. Really interesting and important work to explore experiences of kinship care! @adr_uk @ADR_CC_CAR

[CELCIS @CELCIStweets]

NEWS: New research highlights the need for increased support for Scotland’s kinship families: https://t.co/JJw10HzNmu

[@UCCsocialwork @uccsocialwork]

Well done to @CELCIStweets on their new research on non-compulsory care of children and young people in Scotland. Full report here: https://t.co/7rnWmdAJci You might spot some related research from @uccsocialwork and @LawUCC cited in the report. @ConorUCCLaw @RebekahLBrennan

[Nuffield Foundation @NuffieldFound]

⬇️ New #NuffieldFunded research

Find out more: https://t.co/3AWGmXrrjW

[Nina Vaswani @weeneens]

If you want to know more about this project before talking to young people you know, please do get in touch at 📨 [email protected]

The team are happy to answer any questions or attend staff meetings. It's a great opportunity to get involved and help make a change.