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Virtual Support 4 Parents

@onlinesupportstudy.bsky.social

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Nuffield Foundation funded study about universal online/digital resources and support 4 parents.

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Virtual Support 4 Parents @onlinesupportstudy.bsky.social · Jul 17

Really interesting report from @nestauk.bsky.social , giving a blueprint for integrated family support, which includes a digital component as part of local ‘one-stop shops’ - a key area in the emerging findings from our @nuffieldfoundation.org funded project.

Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · Jul 14

Today, we’re launching a high-level blueprint for how the new family hubs programme can most effectively deliver support for all children and families in desperate need of it. bit.ly/4kBObMC

Infographic from Nesta titled “Transforming family support in England.” It shows a blueprint for early years support, calling for long-term national funding to deliver a universal offer for children up to age 5. Key elements include seamless and targeted local delivery via one-stop shops, enabled by outcomes, governance, innovation, data, and workforce capacity. Illustrated with families and children.

Virtual Support 4 Parents @onlinesupportstudy.bsky.social · Jul 11

New blog on our website - 'Sharing early insights: Reflections from a busy two weeks on the project'
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Virtual Support Study - Blog post 1

After presenting initial project findings at two major conferences, we reflect on some key conversations and themes that are evident across the sector, and consider how they might feed into our work g...

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Virtual Support 4 Parents @onlinesupportstudy.bsky.social · Jul 3

We joined the discussion at the @commissioners.bsky.social Children’s Services Commissioners’ Conference last week, alongside colleagues from @centreforcare.bsky.social, to present and discuss initial findings from our @nuffieldfoundation.org funded project. Read more here: tinyurl.com/538dekyy

Virtual Support Study - News post 7

The project team joined experts and practitioners from across the children’s services sector to present and discuss initial project findings.

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Virtual Support 4 Parents @onlinesupportstudy.bsky.social · Jun 20

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Virtual Support 4 Parents @onlinesupportstudy.bsky.social · Jun 20

Back from a really great three days @icfconference.bsky.social in Bristol with lots of valuable insight, conversations and discussions to reflect on. Huge thanks to the organisers who did such a good job of creating a conference with a real community feel - and great food too!

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Virtual Support 4 Parents @onlinesupportstudy.bsky.social · Jun 12

We're looking forward to presenting and discussing some of our initial findings on parenting and family support apps in Bristol next week, here at the inaugural International Child and Family Conference. #ICFC2025

International Child and Family Conference 2025 @icfconference.bsky.social · Jun 10

Just one week until our inaugural International Child and Family Conference begins! We look forward to welcoming you to Bristol for three days of reflection, connection and collaboration. #ICFC2025

School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol @uob-policystudies.bsky.social · Jun 10

We're delighted to be hosting the first international child and family conference next week.

The three-day event will see academics from around the world coming together to discuss a range of critical issues relating to children, childhood and family life.

@icfconference.bsky.social

Virtual Support 4 Parents @onlinesupportstudy.bsky.social · Dec 20

Hello Bluesky, we're excited to join you! We are a @nuffieldfoundation.org funded project based at @sheffielduni.bsky.social and working with @actionforchildren.bsky.social, exploring virtual support for parents. Full details on our website: virtualsupportstudy.sites.sheffield.ac.uk

Virtual Support Study

Towards a new research and practice agenda

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