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Children’s Social Care Research and Development Centre (CASCADE) based at the School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University. https://linktr.ee/cascaderesearch

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ExChange Wales @exchangewales.bsky.social · 3d

ExChange Wales had the pleasure of interviewing Michelle & Richard from Grand Ambition about the production company's acclaimed stage play 'Hot Chicks', which tells a powerful story about child criminal exploitation in Swansea. 🎬 🎭

📺 Watch now: youtu.be/FrXygtOPgMs

#CEC @grandambition.bsky.social

Interview with Michelle McTernan and Richard Mylan - Grand Ambition | ExChange Wales

ExChange Wales had the pleasure of interviewing Michelle and Richard from Grand Ambition about the production company's acclaimed stage play 'Hot Chicks', which tells a powerful story about child…

CASCADE @cascaderesearch.bsky.social · 4d

How does regulation affect residential childcare workers?

🏠 This study compares England and Wales to assess the impact on care quality.
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#ResearchWednesday

The impact of regulation and registration on the residential childcare workforce: comparing England and Wales. – CASCADE

CASCADE @cascaderesearch.bsky.social · 5d

@lornastabler.bsky.social | @exchangewales.bsky.social

CASCADE @cascaderesearch.bsky.social · 5d

Kinship care is more prevalent than foster care or adoption, but we know less about these families.

This #KinshipCareWeek, check out our latest blog 'What we still don't know about kinship care' and get in touch with us about your priorities for kinship care!

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#KinshipCare

CASCADE @cascaderesearch.bsky.social · 11d

Are outcomes in social care equal across ethnic and religious groups?

📊 This study uses linked data to uncover disparities in Wales.
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#ResearchWednesday

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ExChange Wales @exchangewales.bsky.social · 19d

📣 OCT - NOV 2025 - Autumn Conference 🍂

'Safeguarding Approaches for Criminally Exploited Children'

Sign up to our free conference events today: buff.ly/QWHWkX3 (1/5)

#SAFCEC #ExChangeWales #WelshResearch #CEC #SocialCare | @cascaderesearch.bsky.social | @researchwales.bsky.social

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ExChange Wales @exchangewales.bsky.social · 11d

Watch the opening address of our Autumn conference by Dawn Bowden MS: Minister for Children and Social Care. 📺

Premiering today at 10am: youtu.be/kI9lehsnOd4

Sign up to our free conference events at www.exchangewales.org/safeguarding...

#SAFCEC #CEC #SocialCare | @dawnbowden.bsky.social

Opening Address - Dawn Bowden MS | Safeguarding Approaches for Criminally Exploited Children

Opening Address for the ExChange Wales autumn conference: 'Safeguarding Approaches for Criminally Exploited Children' by Dawn Bowden, Minister for Children and Social Care. Find out more and sign…

CASCADE @cascaderesearch.bsky.social · 18d

What kind of advocacy helps parents most in child protection?

🗣️ This study compares peer vs. professional advocates across Wales.

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#ResearchWednesday

A mixed-methods evaluation of parental advocacy in Wales – CASCADE

CASCADE @cascaderesearch.bsky.social · 24d

🌍 CASCADE has been sharing and learning worldwide!
Prof Donald Forrester & Dr Lorna Stabler joined the Centre for Better Childhoods in Copenhagen to support research that improves outcomes for children.

Read more 👉 buff.ly/H92XpSG

#SocialCare #Research #CASCADE

Sharing and learning internationally – CASCADE

CASCADE @cascaderesearch.bsky.social · 25d

Can specialist foster carers help families stay together?

This pilot study evaluates the Step Up Step Down model in Wales.

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#ResearchWednesday

Step Up Step Down – CASCADE

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ExChange Wales @exchangewales.bsky.social · Sep 11

🎧 The new season of The ExChange Wales Podcast is live!

Catch the trailer for the upcoming series now: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis...

Our hosts Martin Elliott and Jeremy Dixon have a chat about the new series, and their pathways into research from social care practice.

#ExchangeWalesPod

CASCADE @cascaderesearch.bsky.social · Sep 10

How can we better support autistic children in care?

🧩 This mixed-methods study explores diagnosis, traits, and services to improve outcomes.

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#ResearchWednesday

How can we improve the experiences and outcomes of autistic children in care? A mixed methods study of needs, services, and good practice – CASCADE

CASCADE @cascaderesearch.bsky.social · Sep 8

What makes good social work? How do families, care-experienced people, and social workers define it?
CASCADE is exploring these questions in a study putting lived experience at the centre.

👉 Read more here: buff.ly/EgEmNRM

#SocialWork #Research @researchwales.bsky.social

What is good social work? How can we put people with lived experience at the heart of answering that question – CASCADE

CASCADE @cascaderesearch.bsky.social · Sep 3

How can research truly reflect the voices of care-experienced youth?

🗣️ This project empowers young people to lead the way—designing, conducting, and sharing research that matters to them.

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#ResearchWednesday

For young people from young people – CASCADE

CASCADE @cascaderesearch.bsky.social · Aug 27

How has Sure Start shaped health and social care in Northern Ireland?

This study uses linked data to assess long-term outcomes.

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#ResearchWednesday

The impact of Sure Start on health and social care – CASCADE

CASCADE @cascaderesearch.bsky.social · Aug 20

What support do special guardianship families need?

👵👶 This study explores their experiences to inform better services.
In partnership with the Nuffield Foundation.

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#ResearchWednesday

Special guardianship families in Wales: Experiences and support needs (Nuffield Foundation) – CASCADE

CASCADE @cascaderesearch.bsky.social · Aug 13

Do Family Group Conferences improve outcomes for families?

🏡 This study assesses their quality, usage, and long-term effects.

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#ResearchWednesday

Family VOICE: Family Group Conferencing for Children and Families – CASCADE

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ExChange Wales @exchangewales.bsky.social · Aug 7

Sign up to this upcoming free webinar! 💡

'Defining child maltreatment for research & surveillance: an international, multi-sectoral, Delphi consensus study in 34 countries in Europe & surrounding areas.'

Speaker: Dr Laura Cowley

📅 Weds 10th September
⏰ 1 - 2pm
📍 Online

Sign up: buff.ly/GcBePW8

CASCADE @cascaderesearch.bsky.social · Aug 6

What makes parental advocacy effective in child protection?

👨👩👧 This realist evaluation explores how services empower parents.

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#ResearchWednesday

Parental Advocacy in England: a realist evaluation of implementation – CASCADE

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ExChange Wales @exchangewales.bsky.social · Jul 30

💡 SPOTLIGHT Webinar: 'Defining child maltreatment for research and surveillance'

Speaker: Dr Laura Cowley

📅 Weds 10th September
⏰ 1 - 2pm
📍 Online, Teams

Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/400fc9...

#SocialCare #SocialCareResearch #WelshResearch

CASCADE @cascaderesearch.bsky.social · Jul 30

How do young people, parents & social workers define “good” social work?

🤝 This study compares their views to expert ratings.

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#ResearchWednesday

How do young people, parents and social workers assess the quality of social work practice? – CASCADE

CASCADE @cascaderesearch.bsky.social · Jul 28

New article out now 📄

We explore the mixed views of professionals implementing Wales’ Basic Income for Care Leavers pilot—highlighting both hope and concern.

🔗Read here: buff.ly/zOMJ1MA
#BasicIncome #CareLeavers #SocialPolicy @researchwales.bsky.social @baswcymru.bsky.social

CASCADE @cascaderesearch.bsky.social · Jul 23

Could guaranteed income change the future for care leavers?

🌱 This pioneering Welsh pilot explores how financial stability impacts wellbeing, independence, and life chances.

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#ResearchWednesday

The Welsh Basic Income Evaluation – CASCADE

CASCADE @cascaderesearch.bsky.social · Jul 16

What happens to care-experienced young people after leaving a PRU at 16?

📚 This study tracks their transitions and aims to inform better support.

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#ResearchWednesday

Leaving a pupil referral unit: Exploring the transitions and post-16 destinations of care experienced young people – CASCADE

CASCADE @cascaderesearch.bsky.social · Jul 9

What do care-experienced young people think personal advisors should do?

💼 This co-produced study explores their views to improve support during the transition from care.

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#ResearchWednesday

Exploring the role of personal advisors in Wales: A co-produced study with care-experienced young people – CASCADE