Contemporary attachment theory isn’t what you think it is: Informing the social work curriculum with the latest research

Based on theory and research from decades ago, which hasn’t been updated, attachment theory is often misunderstood in child and family social work, with training focusing too much on categorising children. This article draws from the latest research to share eight key concepts, debunk common myths, and offers a refreshed curriculum to help social workers use the theory more effectively.

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Education Committee: Children’s social care report published

CoramBAAF welcomes the Education Committee’s report on children’s social care, which highlights urgent issues such as a shortage of foster carers, inadequate mental health support, and poor outcomes for care leavers. The report makes key recommendations to improve the system, and calls for strong Government action to better support vulnerable children and families.

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“Adolescence”: How online life can affect children and young people in care

The Netflix drama ‘Adolescence’ has highlighted online risks, to which children in care are especially vulnerable due to trauma and separation. CoramBAAF offers resources to help carers and professionals support digital safety and the mental health of children. These include guides, risk tools, and age-appropriate books for children.

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From constitution to care: Making equality a daily practice

Ellie Johnson, CoramBAAF’s Health Consultant, highlights recent reviews that reveal a gap between policy and practice in health services. Today’s Annual Health Conference invites us to ask: are children in care truly receiving the fair and equal support promised by the NHS?