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The Bright Spots programme supports Local Authorities to systematically listen to children in care on their lives and things that matter to them to better understand their needs and develop practice. Dr Claire Baker from Coram Voice takes us through this initiative and the practice innovations it has led to.

This is a powerful report which shines a light on the experiences of the many women who were subject to significant pressure that resulted in their children being adopted with lifelong consequences for these women and those who were adopted.

CoramBAAF’s Kinship Consultant, Clare Seth, reflects on the recent meeting of the Quality Circle which discussed Compassion Fatigue how to support compassionate practice.

The murder of Leiland-James by his prospective adopter is a tragedy. CoramBAAF is closely considering the Local Safeguarding Practice Review by Cumbria Safeguarding Children’s Partnership and the recommendations made and will consult with our members about the implications for policy and practice.

Ann Horne, CoramBAAF’s Kinship Consultant, discusses the legal and practice dilemmas that can occur when a kinship ‘placement’ becomes unlawful following an Exploring Expertise Webinar on this topic.