The Children's Homes Association

A member-led organisation driving excellence in residential childcare, through innovation, collaboration and sector leadership.

[The Children's Homes Association @thechaorguk]

👏Today we've launched the first episode of #INCARE: An original short documentary series that will reset the narrative about #childrenshomes and improve society's understanding through the voices of young people, staff and care-experienced adults. 🧵 https://t.co/Uc0MEQEPDH

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More and more support for our original short documentary series 'IN CARE'. If you haven't already, check out the first two episodes on our youtube channel and subscribe if you'd like to keep up to date. New episode coming soon! https://t.co/nM38c4cbLy #INCAREFILMS

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👏 Today we're back with a new episode of IN CARE, continuing to explore the 'fear of the unknown' that so often surrounds residential childcare. There is so much to say on this topic and every voice is important. #INCARE #INCAREFILMS
https://t.co/vSoTDmsjKN

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We are so grateful to those who shared their testimonies during our filming, and know that many others will want to share views, hopefully in respectful and thoughtful ways. Let’s work together to drive the positive change that is so desperately needed. #INCAREFILMS

[The Children's Homes Association @thechaorguk]

👏Today we've launched the first episode of #INCARE: An original short documentary series that will reset the narrative about #childrenshomes and improve society's understanding through the voices of young people, staff and care-experienced adults. 🧵 https://t.co/Uc0MEQEPDH

[The Children's Homes Association @thechaorguk]

Make sure to follow us and subscribe to the YouTube channel as we periodically launch new episodes, allowing time for discussion and reflection between each one as well as other valuable content to support this important work.

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We hope to see all Members there - if you haven't received your email invitation, drop us a line at #CHAHQ. #residentialchildcare #childrenshomes

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Coming up 13th March, the first in our series of Practice Seminars only for #CHA Members. Exploring 'The Rise in Depravation of Liberty Orders' with Lisa Harker of Nuffield Family Justice Observatory 🧵 Members, check your emails for your invitation to register!

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Director of Nuffield FJO, Lisa was previously CEO of The Art Room charity. Lisa’s combines research, policy, journalism, campaigning and service delivery with a focus on finding ways to improve the lives of the UK’s most disadvantaged children.

[The Children's Homes Association @thechaorguk]

Launching in March, this original series of short documentaries will challenge misconceptions about #childrenshomes and the young people who live in them. #INCARE We can't wait to share these vitally important stories with the world. #residentialchildcare

[The Children's Homes Association @thechaorguk]

Members, check your emails! We've just sent out your email invitations to our invaluable new series of Practice Seminars taking place this March. Registration is free for all members. #residentialchildcare #childrenshomes #CHAHQ

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Work in #residentialchildcare? Why not take part in a current survey by Cardiff University and King's College London, gathering views on the development of the workforce in England. Contribute before the end of March and you could win £50! https://t.co/oVWBEYPpGb #childrenshomes

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Did you know that last year, we worked with our members and residential childcare staff to create the first ever national, sector-led campaign https://t.co/XPX8BN8rTg to promote careers in the sector? We also created a tailored job board. #childrenshomes #socialcarejobs

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There can be a lot of jargon in #residentialchildcare just like many other specialist sectors. But these conversations with practitioners always remind us what it's all about: building relationships that make a real difference. #childrenshomes #lifechangingpeople

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Kay took a slightly different journey into #residentialchildcare and her story shows the wide variety of roles, and breadth of skills that play a part in providing care in #childrenshomes

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What do you think are the personal qualities, skills, or even life experiences, that most often see an individual excel in the life-changing #residentialchildcare profession? What matters most to children and young people? #childrenshomes #lifechangingpeople