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This section provides details of research and a wide range of other reports that impact on children and young people.

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Childhood wellbeing: a brief overview, 26/08/10 [W/E/NI/S]

The aim of this briefing paper, published by the Childhood Wellbeing Research Centre, is to provide an overview of recent evidence in the field of childhood wellbeing.

Child Casualties Report 2010: A study into resident risk of children on roads in Great Britain 2004-08, 17/08/10 [W/E/S]

Road Safety Analysis has published analysis into child road casualty risk by the areas in which they live.

Children talking to ChildLine about parental alcohol and drug misuse, 16/08/10 [W/E/NI/S]

The NSPCC has published a casenote based on an analysis of calls to ChildLine which were about parental alcohol and drug misuse.

Childcare – a strategic approach, 12/08/10 [W]

The Deputy Minister for Children has presented a paper to the Cabinet which asks them to agree that childcare should be a strategic priority for the Welsh Assembly Government.

Motivational Interviewing for Working with Parental Substance Misuse: A Guide to support the IFS Teams, 10/08/10 [W]

This short guide for managers and practitioners provides information for agencies and individuals attempting to put Motivational Interviewing at the heart of their practice and policy.

The “Option 2” Model and Homebuilders: A Guide to support the IFS Teams, 10/08/10 [W]

This guide is intended to provide a brief introduction to Option 2 for practitioners and managers interested in developing this way of working.

Destined for the dole?, 10/08/10 [W/E/S]

The Prince’s Trust has published a report which reveals that young people from workless families are significantly more likely to struggle to find a job themselves, as well as feeling far less confident about their future.

Bursting at the seams: impact on fostering services on the rise of children going into care 2009-2010, 05/08/10 [W/E/S]

This Fostering Network report argues that the care system is under unprecedented pressure due to the continuing rise in children needing foster homes following the death of Baby Peter and the chronic shortage of foster carers.

Wider choice and the learning core – progress in implementing a wider option choice and the learning core for 14-19 learners, 04/08/10 [W]

Estyn has published a report which says that a wider choice and range of courses for learners aged 14-19 has helped to improve attainment and motivation in schools.

Family Removals: A thematic inspection, 27/07/10 [W]

The Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency has published a report on family removal procedures.

Time for a Fresh Start, 15/07/10 [W/E]

The Independent Commission on Youth Crime and Antisocial Behaviour has published a report setting out wide-ranging proposals for reforming the response to youth crime and antisocial behaviour in England and Wales.

Capital Investment in Schools, 14/07/10 [W]

Many school buildings are still not fit for purpose according to a report by the Auditor General for Wales.

Dynamix and Funky Dragon Reports on Children’s Play, 13/07/10 [W]

Dynamix and Funky Dragon have published research on children’s attitudes to play.

Families with children in Britain: findings from the 2008 Families and Children Study (FACS), 13/07/10 [W/E/S]

FACS, published by the Department for Work and Pensions, provides information about children, their parents and families as a whole across a wide range of subjects.

The UK Family Friendly report card 2010, 12/07/10 [W/E/NI/S]

The Family and Parenting Institute has published a report awarding the UK school-style grades on areas of family policy.

Counting the Costs 2010, 10/07/10 [W/E/NI/S]

Contact a Family has published the results of a survey looking at the financial situation of families with a disabled child in the UK.

Public Attitudes to Safeguarding Children, 08/07/10 [W/E/S]

The Children’s Society surveyed over 2000 people in the UK to identify the biggest risks for children aged six to 15 years old in a number of different scenarios.

Report on Inquiry into Neonatal Care in Wales, 05/07/10 [W]

The National Assembly for Wales’s Health, Wellbeing and Local Government Committee has published the report of its inquiry into Neonatal care in Wales.

Legislation Committee No 3 Stage 1 Report on the Proposed Mental Health (Wales) Measure, 02/07/10 [W]

The National Assembly for Wales’ Legislation Committee No.3 has published its Stage 1 Report on the Proposed Mental Health (Wales) Measure.

Message in a bottle: a joint inspection of youth alcohol misuse and offending. 01/07/10 [W/E]

This joint inspection report published by the Care Quality Commission, HM Inspectorate of Probation, Healthcare Inspectorate Wales and Estyn, re-emphasises the known link between alcohol misuse and health problems, underachievement in school and offending behaviour.

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