Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
@nuffieldfjo.bsky.social
Nuffield FJO aims to improve the use of data and research evidence in the family justice system in England and Wales. Established by The Nuffield Foundation.
Pinned
1/3
These new briefing papers highlights learning points from a peer collaborative convened by Nuffield Family Justice Observatory focused on improving support for for children in complex situations.
These new briefing papers highlights learning points from a peer collaborative convened by Nuffield Family Justice Observatory focused on improving support for for children in complex situations.
This new report will highlight the experiences of both young people and professionals, providing insights and perspectives as to how the meetings might work better.
We will share updates on our LinkedIn and BlueSky when the report is published on our website.
We will share updates on our LinkedIn and BlueSky when the report is published on our website.
January 16, 2026 at 12:30 PM
This new report will highlight the experiences of both young people and professionals, providing insights and perspectives as to how the meetings might work better.
We will share updates on our LinkedIn and BlueSky when the report is published on our website.
We will share updates on our LinkedIn and BlueSky when the report is published on our website.
CHART OF THE MONTH
This month, NFJO's Associate Director (Research and Data) Dr Eleanor 'Ellie' Ott explores the data in more detail in a blog post.
Read more here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/news/whos-in...
This month, NFJO's Associate Director (Research and Data) Dr Eleanor 'Ellie' Ott explores the data in more detail in a blog post.
Read more here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/news/whos-in...
December 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
CHART OF THE MONTH
This month, NFJO's Associate Director (Research and Data) Dr Eleanor 'Ellie' Ott explores the data in more detail in a blog post.
Read more here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/news/whos-in...
This month, NFJO's Associate Director (Research and Data) Dr Eleanor 'Ellie' Ott explores the data in more detail in a blog post.
Read more here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/news/whos-in...
For this month's Seeding Change story we spoke to the team at YMCA Leicestershire and The Y Theatre about their work with the young people who come to live in supported housing.
Read the article here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/story/how-ym...
Read the article here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/story/how-ym...
December 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
For this month's Seeding Change story we spoke to the team at YMCA Leicestershire and The Y Theatre about their work with the young people who come to live in supported housing.
Read the article here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/story/how-ym...
Read the article here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/story/how-ym...
In this month's Seeding Change story we'll be learning about how YMCA Leicestershire and The Y Theatre create environments of support and empowerment for young people in supported housing.
Available on our website soon. Keep an eye out for further updates.
Available on our website soon. Keep an eye out for further updates.
December 3, 2025 at 10:17 AM
In this month's Seeding Change story we'll be learning about how YMCA Leicestershire and The Y Theatre create environments of support and empowerment for young people in supported housing.
Available on our website soon. Keep an eye out for further updates.
Available on our website soon. Keep an eye out for further updates.
CHART OF THE MONTH - NOVEMBER
November is #NationalCareLeaversMonth. In this month's chart of the month we look at what data tells us about care leavers' pathways into higher education, where vocational pathways are more common
Explore the data: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/data-tracker
November is #NationalCareLeaversMonth. In this month's chart of the month we look at what data tells us about care leavers' pathways into higher education, where vocational pathways are more common
Explore the data: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/data-tracker
November 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM
CHART OF THE MONTH - NOVEMBER
November is #NationalCareLeaversMonth. In this month's chart of the month we look at what data tells us about care leavers' pathways into higher education, where vocational pathways are more common
Explore the data: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/data-tracker
November is #NationalCareLeaversMonth. In this month's chart of the month we look at what data tells us about care leavers' pathways into higher education, where vocational pathways are more common
Explore the data: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/data-tracker
"We would not tolerate these circumstances for our own children, so why do we allow it for children who are in the care of the state?"
NFJO Director Lisa Harker analyses new figures on supported accommodation and what they mean for children in care
www.bigissue.com/opinion/supp...
NFJO Director Lisa Harker analyses new figures on supported accommodation and what they mean for children in care
www.bigissue.com/opinion/supp...
Shocking number of children in care live without consistent love of an adult
Lisa Harker of the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory, analyses figures on supported accommodation and what they mean for children in care.
www.bigissue.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM
"We would not tolerate these circumstances for our own children, so why do we allow it for children who are in the care of the state?"
NFJO Director Lisa Harker analyses new figures on supported accommodation and what they mean for children in care
www.bigissue.com/opinion/supp...
NFJO Director Lisa Harker analyses new figures on supported accommodation and what they mean for children in care
www.bigissue.com/opinion/supp...
WEBINAR TODAY - 12:00 - 13:00 (Online)
What words do you think come to mind for parents when they think about their relationships with social workers?
Join us as we discuss changing reported negative dynamics between parents and professionals working in children’s services.
lnkd.in/emvKC324
What words do you think come to mind for parents when they think about their relationships with social workers?
Join us as we discuss changing reported negative dynamics between parents and professionals working in children’s services.
lnkd.in/emvKC324
November 18, 2025 at 10:25 AM
WEBINAR TODAY - 12:00 - 13:00 (Online)
What words do you think come to mind for parents when they think about their relationships with social workers?
Join us as we discuss changing reported negative dynamics between parents and professionals working in children’s services.
lnkd.in/emvKC324
What words do you think come to mind for parents when they think about their relationships with social workers?
Join us as we discuss changing reported negative dynamics between parents and professionals working in children’s services.
lnkd.in/emvKC324
3/3
This briefing paper sets out a vision for a new ecosystem of care for children in complex situations and at risk of being deprived of their liberty.
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/car...
This briefing paper sets out a vision for a new ecosystem of care for children in complex situations and at risk of being deprived of their liberty.
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/car...
Caring for children in complex situations: Towards a new ecosystem - Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
This briefing sets out a vision for a new ecosystem of care for children in complex situations and at risk of being deprived of their liberty. It is based on the learning points and case for change de...
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 10:20 AM
3/3
This briefing paper sets out a vision for a new ecosystem of care for children in complex situations and at risk of being deprived of their liberty.
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/car...
This briefing paper sets out a vision for a new ecosystem of care for children in complex situations and at risk of being deprived of their liberty.
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/car...
2/3
This briefing paper highlights learning points from the collaborative, who shared insights about how children in complex situations are cared for in their region:
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/car...
This briefing paper highlights learning points from the collaborative, who shared insights about how children in complex situations are cared for in their region:
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/car...
Caring for children in complex situations: Five learning points and a case for change - Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
This briefing highlights learning points from a peer collaborative convened by Nuffield Family Justice Observatory. Members of the collaborative have been sharing insights about how children in comple...
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 10:18 AM
2/3
This briefing paper highlights learning points from the collaborative, who shared insights about how children in complex situations are cared for in their region:
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/car...
This briefing paper highlights learning points from the collaborative, who shared insights about how children in complex situations are cared for in their region:
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/car...
1/3
These new briefing papers highlights learning points from a peer collaborative convened by Nuffield Family Justice Observatory focused on improving support for for children in complex situations.
These new briefing papers highlights learning points from a peer collaborative convened by Nuffield Family Justice Observatory focused on improving support for for children in complex situations.
November 18, 2025 at 10:17 AM
1/3
These new briefing papers highlights learning points from a peer collaborative convened by Nuffield Family Justice Observatory focused on improving support for for children in complex situations.
These new briefing papers highlights learning points from a peer collaborative convened by Nuffield Family Justice Observatory focused on improving support for for children in complex situations.
We've noticed some new followers so wanted to share some information about how we work at Nuffield Family Justice Observatory.
Read more here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/about
Read more here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/about
October 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
We've noticed some new followers so wanted to share some information about how we work at Nuffield Family Justice Observatory.
Read more here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/about
Read more here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/about
NEW SEEDING CHANGE STORY - ON OUR WEBSITE NOW
Read the full story: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/story/reduci...
Read the full story: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/story/reduci...
Reducing trauma and maintaining connections with HOPE Boxes when newborn babies and their mothers are separated - Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk
October 7, 2025 at 10:29 AM
NEW SEEDING CHANGE STORY - ON OUR WEBSITE NOW
Read the full story: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/story/reduci...
Read the full story: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/story/reduci...
NEW STORY COMING SOON
In our latest Seeding Change article we will be looking at how HOPE Boxes are reducing trauma and maintaining connections when newborn babies and their mothers are separated
The story will be available to read on our website soon
In our latest Seeding Change article we will be looking at how HOPE Boxes are reducing trauma and maintaining connections when newborn babies and their mothers are separated
The story will be available to read on our website soon
September 30, 2025 at 10:06 AM
NEW STORY COMING SOON
In our latest Seeding Change article we will be looking at how HOPE Boxes are reducing trauma and maintaining connections when newborn babies and their mothers are separated
The story will be available to read on our website soon
In our latest Seeding Change article we will be looking at how HOPE Boxes are reducing trauma and maintaining connections when newborn babies and their mothers are separated
The story will be available to read on our website soon
Our new briefing paper 'Residential family assessment centres: Data trends and questions' examines the patterns around the increasing number of new registrations of residential family assessment centres across the country.
Read more here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/res...
Read more here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/res...
July 30, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Our new briefing paper 'Residential family assessment centres: Data trends and questions' examines the patterns around the increasing number of new registrations of residential family assessment centres across the country.
Read more here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/res...
Read more here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/res...
NEW BRIEFING PAPER - AVAILABLE NOW
'Residential family assessment centres: Data trends and questions'
Read and download the paper here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/res...
'Residential family assessment centres: Data trends and questions'
Read and download the paper here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/res...
July 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM
NEW BRIEFING PAPER - AVAILABLE NOW
'Residential family assessment centres: Data trends and questions'
Read and download the paper here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/res...
'Residential family assessment centres: Data trends and questions'
Read and download the paper here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/res...
This new briefing paper will be available to read and download in full on our website very soon.
We will also be sharing highlights from the paper across our Bluesky and LinkedIn.
We will also be sharing highlights from the paper across our Bluesky and LinkedIn.
July 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM
This new briefing paper will be available to read and download in full on our website very soon.
We will also be sharing highlights from the paper across our Bluesky and LinkedIn.
We will also be sharing highlights from the paper across our Bluesky and LinkedIn.
In the UK, 93% of 16-year-olds stay at home with their families. They can’t vote, drive, or get a credit card, so it’s little surprise they’re not ready to live independently.
In this article Lisa Harker explores how it’s a very different story for children in the care system - ow.ly/kvLO50WntBK
In this article Lisa Harker explores how it’s a very different story for children in the care system - ow.ly/kvLO50WntBK
Generation abandoned? - Nuffield Foundation
Young people in care are being left further behind: we need to examine why care is not providing the right foundation for adulthood
ow.ly
July 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
In the UK, 93% of 16-year-olds stay at home with their families. They can’t vote, drive, or get a credit card, so it’s little surprise they’re not ready to live independently.
In this article Lisa Harker explores how it’s a very different story for children in the care system - ow.ly/kvLO50WntBK
In this article Lisa Harker explores how it’s a very different story for children in the care system - ow.ly/kvLO50WntBK
2/2
Speaking on the Family Law Week podcast Anne*, one of the young people who contributed to the development of the toolkit, explains why judges writing to explain their decisions to children can be so valuable.
Listen to the podcast in full here: lnkd.in/eHXejzQA
Speaking on the Family Law Week podcast Anne*, one of the young people who contributed to the development of the toolkit, explains why judges writing to explain their decisions to children can be so valuable.
Listen to the podcast in full here: lnkd.in/eHXejzQA
July 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM
2/2
Speaking on the Family Law Week podcast Anne*, one of the young people who contributed to the development of the toolkit, explains why judges writing to explain their decisions to children can be so valuable.
Listen to the podcast in full here: lnkd.in/eHXejzQA
Speaking on the Family Law Week podcast Anne*, one of the young people who contributed to the development of the toolkit, explains why judges writing to explain their decisions to children can be so valuable.
Listen to the podcast in full here: lnkd.in/eHXejzQA
1/2
Earlier this year, the President of the Family Division, the Rt. Hon. Andrew McFarlane published a toolkit for judges to help them in writing to the children involved in the cases before them.
www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/u...
Earlier this year, the President of the Family Division, the Rt. Hon. Andrew McFarlane published a toolkit for judges to help them in writing to the children involved in the cases before them.
www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/u...
www.judiciary.uk
July 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM
1/2
Earlier this year, the President of the Family Division, the Rt. Hon. Andrew McFarlane published a toolkit for judges to help them in writing to the children involved in the cases before them.
www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/u...
Earlier this year, the President of the Family Division, the Rt. Hon. Andrew McFarlane published a toolkit for judges to help them in writing to the children involved in the cases before them.
www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/u...
2/2
Our recently published report highlights the "fragmented" nature of data collection in the family justice system and seeks to learn lessons from youth justice to move towards continuous improvement and an ethics-driven approach to data collection & use:
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/chi...
Our recently published report highlights the "fragmented" nature of data collection in the family justice system and seeks to learn lessons from youth justice to move towards continuous improvement and an ethics-driven approach to data collection & use:
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/chi...
Child-focused, data-driven: Learning from youth justice to improve family justice data - Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
This paper explores whether there are lessons that the family justice system could learn from the way that data is used in the youth justice system.
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk
July 7, 2025 at 12:51 PM
2/2
Our recently published report highlights the "fragmented" nature of data collection in the family justice system and seeks to learn lessons from youth justice to move towards continuous improvement and an ethics-driven approach to data collection & use:
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/chi...
Our recently published report highlights the "fragmented" nature of data collection in the family justice system and seeks to learn lessons from youth justice to move towards continuous improvement and an ethics-driven approach to data collection & use:
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/chi...
1/2
Gaps in data and a lack of a joined up plan to improve data collection is leading to a "data desert" that seriously impedes improvements to services in the family justice system, according to this article from Law Gazette.
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news-focus/i...
Gaps in data and a lack of a joined up plan to improve data collection is leading to a "data desert" that seriously impedes improvements to services in the family justice system, according to this article from Law Gazette.
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news-focus/i...
In depth: Family data desert is impeding improvement to court services
MPs hear that the government's approach to improving family court services for children is being impeded by information gaps and the lack of a joined-up plan to enhance data collection and analysis.
www.lawgazette.co.uk
July 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
1/2
Gaps in data and a lack of a joined up plan to improve data collection is leading to a "data desert" that seriously impedes improvements to services in the family justice system, according to this article from Law Gazette.
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news-focus/i...
Gaps in data and a lack of a joined up plan to improve data collection is leading to a "data desert" that seriously impedes improvements to services in the family justice system, according to this article from Law Gazette.
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news-focus/i...
Good data is a vital part of a just and effective family justice system. In any organisation, the choices about what is measured reflect priorities; in Lord Darzi’s words, ‘What gets measured, get managed’.
Read more from this newly published report : www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/chi...
Read more from this newly published report : www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/chi...
July 4, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Good data is a vital part of a just and effective family justice system. In any organisation, the choices about what is measured reflect priorities; in Lord Darzi’s words, ‘What gets measured, get managed’.
Read more from this newly published report : www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/chi...
Read more from this newly published report : www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/chi...
NEW PAPER
Good data is a vital part of a just and effective family justice system. Reliable, meaningful data not only enables people to track progress against aims and objectives but also brings transparency to how the system operates.
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/chi...
Good data is a vital part of a just and effective family justice system. Reliable, meaningful data not only enables people to track progress against aims and objectives but also brings transparency to how the system operates.
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/chi...
July 3, 2025 at 6:47 AM
NEW PAPER
Good data is a vital part of a just and effective family justice system. Reliable, meaningful data not only enables people to track progress against aims and objectives but also brings transparency to how the system operates.
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/chi...
Good data is a vital part of a just and effective family justice system. Reliable, meaningful data not only enables people to track progress against aims and objectives but also brings transparency to how the system operates.
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/chi...
2/2
Our research highlights the vital importance of children feeling heard and understood. It points to a system which gives children and young people options about how they want to participate: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/unc...
Our research highlights the vital importance of children feeling heard and understood. It points to a system which gives children and young people options about how they want to participate: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/unc...
Uncovering private family law: how often do we hear the voice of the child? - Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
This report explores the extent to which children across England and Wales participate (through the presence of court-ordered reports) and how the level of participation varies by child and case chara...
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk
July 1, 2025 at 10:47 AM
2/2
Our research highlights the vital importance of children feeling heard and understood. It points to a system which gives children and young people options about how they want to participate: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/unc...
Our research highlights the vital importance of children feeling heard and understood. It points to a system which gives children and young people options about how they want to participate: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/unc...
1/2
This blog post from Lucy Reid highlights the importance of child participation in court proceedings, giving an example of a case where the children felt heard and understood: transparencyproject.org.uk/if-i-had-to-...
This blog post from Lucy Reid highlights the importance of child participation in court proceedings, giving an example of a case where the children felt heard and understood: transparencyproject.org.uk/if-i-had-to-...
‘If I had to live with mum I’d jump out of the window’ - Why two boys ended up living with their dad
On the day I saw them trot across the court waiting room on the way back from meeting the judge, Jamie and Andrew* were 10 and 14. I didn’t know that at the t
transparencyproject.org.uk
July 1, 2025 at 10:47 AM
1/2
This blog post from Lucy Reid highlights the importance of child participation in court proceedings, giving an example of a case where the children felt heard and understood: transparencyproject.org.uk/if-i-had-to-...
This blog post from Lucy Reid highlights the importance of child participation in court proceedings, giving an example of a case where the children felt heard and understood: transparencyproject.org.uk/if-i-had-to-...