Resources to support work with children & young people (and their parents and carers).
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"This project was a collaboration between Essex Libraries and Shared Intelligence, with funding provided by Arts Council England. It was designed as an action research project to explore how library-based early years activities, specifically ones involving rhyme and story times, could help improve the mental health of mothers of pre-school… more
"“This report examines the cost of school exclusion, its causes and, importantly, the role that workforce development can play in addressing this growing national problem. New research into the causes of exclusion suggests that there are increasing numbers of children with complex and acute needs. These young people face challenges… more
“This research was commissioned by BookTrust and undertaken by the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) to find out more about carers’ reading habits and attitudes, how they engage with reading with their children (particularly reading for pleasure), any barriers they face and any support that they need. Key findings include: … more
Zachari launched her website in Jan 2017. In her own words:"I am an adult care leaver. I spent 8 years of my childhood living in children's homes across England. I am now involved in a number of projects with young people in care, care leavers and amazing individuals and teams that… more
This small, cartoon-style guide "... aims to equip young people with essential information about what to expect from life in care, what their rights are and what support they’re entitled to." Become, 2011. Charged-for publication. Playin' the Game: your survival guide to care… more
"We Need Diverse Books™ is a grassroots organization of children’s book lovers that advocates essential changes in the publishing industry to produce and promote literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people."Amongst the resources on their website are links to a huge range of booklists… more
"Reading Well for young people, developed by The Reading Agency, the Society of Chief Librarians and the Association of Senior Children's and Education Librarians is part of the successful Reading Well Books on Prescription programme, which since its launch in 2013 has reached half a million people with expert-endorsed self-help reading,… more
This blogpost by Anne Harding (22 Mar 2016) is a very useful resource, particularly for links to websites and reports that Anne found useful in preparing for some recent courses. "Looked after children - reflections on recent training, the school role and useful links"… more
Important report which has been produced as part of the Understanding Everyday Participation – Articulating Cultural Values project. It looks at how young people who have grown up in care participate, on the basis that: Often, there is pressure on young people as to the kind of participation they should be… more
Anti-Bullying Week 2015 ran from 16-20 November 2015. This blogpost outlines some of the background issues, and suggests ways in which libraries can support the Week, and how school and public libraries can contribute to challenging homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying, and creating a more welcoming and inclusive environment. It also includes… more
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