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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Become's new report reveals a shocking lack of investment in Personal Advisers supporting young people leaving care. bit.ly/4gKYrlO This project follows on from our Future of Care success project: lnkd.in/erV4JDBQ

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

🎉Congratulations to our Interim Director Ian Thompson, who has been conferred the title of Professor in this year's Recognition of Distinction exercise! Named Professor of Inclusive Education, Ian has led numerous projects on the vital issue in education of inclusion.

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

👏 Research from the Rees Centre is already making a tangible difference to national policy for care-experienced young people. Its evaluation of the DfE's Pupil Premium Plus Post-16 programme provides evidence on how targeted support can improve educational outcomes. ➡️ More: tinyurl.com/32jf23kk

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

📢 Join us for the Children’s Information Project End of Programme Event, where researchers, policymakers, practitioners and sector partners will come together to explore what ethical and effective use of children’s information means in practice. ➡️ Find out more and register: lnkd.in/dkY2YfJJ

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Our researcher Sarah Gorin attended the SEND Assessment and Review Teams Conference, where she co-facilitated a workshop exploring insights from the What Works in SEND research. Sarah reflects on the discussions around the vital role of SEND Case Officers in her blog tinyurl.com/2jnm99d5

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

New research funded by the DfE and using national administrative datasets shows children growing up in permanent long-term foster care face some of the most complex barriers to educational success. Article by Centre Emeritus Prof Julie Selwyn: lnkd.in/eNn3SkrH

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Take action early to help children in care

Schools play a key role in dictating whether problems of early disadvantage get better – or worse

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

🙌 Congratulations to Dr Alun Rees on his appointment as our Department Honorary Norham Fellow. A valued collaborator with the Rees Centre, Alun has contributed to several reports and evaluations, including work on Virtual School Heads and the PP+ evaluation. Read more: lnkd.in/dP6eP_b7

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Our researcher Bachar Alrouh reflects on the Centre’s Linked Administrative Data Seminar, highlighting Prof Lucy Griffiths’ insights into the potential of linked administrative data to advance research on children, families, and public services. ➡️ Read blog: shorturl.at/5wPrf

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Join us for our workshop: "Trauma-informed Approaches to Research Design and Knowledge Production", led by Dr Lisa Cherry OBE. We will explore how trauma-informed principles can shape the way we design research, engage with participants, and produce knowledge. Register here: shorturl.at/BNWai

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

🎉We're very fortunate to work closely with Dr Lisa Cherry, who has been awarded an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours List. This is a fitting recognition of Lisa's outstanding contribution to trauma-informed practice, education & improving the lives of children and young people.👏 shorturl.at/lxk0F

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

📢 New publication: Our centre researcher Bachar Alrouh has contributed to a major study, aimed to improve understanding of the experiences of children whose mothers are involved in both the criminal and family justice systems. ➡️ Read more: shorturl.at/gqJ8t

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

📢 Join us next Tues (9 June) @ 12pm for our Lunchtime Webinar featuring Professor Lucy Griffiths. This presentation will explore the use of linked administrative data, with a particular focus on the research possibilities offered by SAIL Databank in Wales. Register here: shorturl.at/KoaDK

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Our researchers Bachar Alrouh and Harriet Ward are contributing authors to a major new international publication examining the legal, ethical and social challenges surrounding the removal of babies into care at birth Read more: shorturl.at/RdnRG

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

📢 Upcoming event: The experiences of Black and Asian kinship carers in England This session explores the lived realities of kinship carers in Black and Asian communities across England. 👉 Join here: shorturl.at/jIhgS

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

⭐ We are delighted to welcome Dr Lisa Cherry to the Rees Centre as the new Norham Fellow. Dr Cherry brings extensive expertise in trauma-informed practice, education, and improving outcomes for children and young people with experience of care and adversity.

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

The Belonging in Education Research Network led by the Rees Centre has published a new statement bringing together evidence on the importance of relational and inclusive approaches across education settings. ➡️ Read more: shorturl.at/dNHZe

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

✨ Thank you to Professor Karen Broadhurst for an insightful talk on data, evidence and trust in family justice. If you missed the session, you can catch up on the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLrE...

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

A new report by Prof Julie Selwyn highlights ongoing challenges in educational outcomes for children in long-term foster care. Children with a permanent long-term foster care decision are expected to remain with the same carer, but by age 16 only 51% were in the same placement. shorturl.at/bmmax

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

📢 Excited to share a new report on a national evaluation exploring early insights into Pupil Premium Plus Post-16 funding. The study provides a comprehensive picture of how this funding is being used to support young people in and leaving care across England. Read more: shorturl.at/i4E8R

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

📢 Call for Evidence: Information Use in Practice We’re inviting contributions to explore how information is used in real-world practice particularly in services supporting children and families. Deadline: 17 April ➡️ More: shorturl.at/FdKyp

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

🖊️ Our latest blog reflects on a webinar led by Caroline Spaas, focusing on the concept of relational poverty. This perspective considers the critical role of relationships, trust, and social connection in shaping people’s experiences and outcomes. Read the full blog: shorturl.at/Bth6q

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

As part of a short series of Coram events marking the centenary of the Adoption of Children Act (1926), Rees Centre Prof Harriet Ward will discuss the historical consequences of illegitimacy and share insights from her ongoing research into the history of adoption. More: ➡️ shorturl.at/6dQPR

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

👋 Join the upcoming ITALO lunchtime webinar: Creating address‑based linkages with our speakers Robin Linacre from the Ministry of Justice and Dr Mike Edwards from Secure eResearch Platform, SeRP. 📅 25 March 2026 | 🕐 13:00–14:00 | 💻 Online & Free to Attend 🔗 Register now! shorturl.at/jkGWz

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

👋 We're pleased to welcome Dr Clive Diaz who joins the Centre as senior academic leader for research in fostering and education. Clive’s research will focus on strengthening the evidence base on participation, voice and experiences of fairness in children’s social care and family justice systems.

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

👏Join our upcoming webinar hosted by the Children’s Information Project. This session will explore how children’s information can be used ethically & effectively to improve decision-making in policy & practice. The project's supported by the @nuffieldfoundation.org ➡️Register: shorturl.at/kxFtp

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Our Centre senior research fellow Sarah Gorin reflects on meaningful involvement of children, young people and parents/carers in shaping ethical and effective information use, highlighting why trust, understanding and voice matter in public services. ➡️ Read her blog: shorturl.at/RPl4M

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Engaging children, young people and parent/carers in a Framework for Ethical and Effective Information Use

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

New evidence on children looked after by local authorities, including trends and effective interventions. Great to see this briefing published with contributions from Rees Centre Prof Leon Feinstein. Read: shorturl.at/Vbby6

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Improving outcomes and support for children in care

The number of children in care has risen in the last decade, with many facing challenges in stability, mental health and education. What does the evidence say about which interventions improve outcome...

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Latest news very much welcomed: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Prof Judy Sebba: “It's great that the bureaucracy in approving foster carers is being reduced as long as quality of carers is maintained.” ✅ Lit review: shorturl.at/5oxg1

bbc.co.uk

Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in England

Rule changes aim to create thousands of new foster places and help full-time workers.

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

🌟 We’ve launched a new report from the Children’s Information Project on what ethical & effective use of children’s information looks like & how it can be improved. Funded by the @nuffieldfoundation.org , it introduces a practical framework & 8 essential practices. ➡️Read report: shorturl.at/HBllR

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Thank you Assistant Professor Caroline Spaas for presenting at today’s Rees lunchtime webinar. If you missed her webinar on Relational Poverty Perspectives, the recording is now available to watch www.youtube.com/watch?v=heZx...

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

👨‍👦Working in child welfare, social work, or policy? Don’t miss this free talk on relational poverty, offering new ways to think about families, services, & inequality. 📅 27 Jan, 12.30pm | In-person at Department of Education, University of Oxford & Online Register now shorturl.at/DriGE

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Relational Poverty Perspectives as a Pedagogical Research Lens for Child Welfare and Protection Services

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

This year marks the centenary of the Adoption of Children Act 1926; the 1st legislation to enable the legal adoption of children in England & Wales. Rees Centre Emeritus Prof Harriet Ward discusses its significance on BBC's Woman’s Hour with Nuala McGovern. 🎧 Listen (at 27:06): lnkd.in/eErY2sMG

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

🎉 A big welcome to our 2 new Senior Research Fellows; Bachar Alrouh and Sarah Gorin. Bachar’s research explores how family justice and children’s social care shape educational pathways and life outcomes, while Sarah will work on the Children’s Information Project.

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

👏 A huge thank you to Emeritus Professor Julie Selwyn for presenting at our Rees lunchtime webinar on Tuesday, 'Family Routes – Growing Up in Adoptive and Special Guardianship Families'. 🔗 You can now watch Julie’s recorded session and access the slides here: shorturl.at/tOXrV

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

🎉 From 1 Jan 2026, Dr Ian Thompson will take up the role of interim Director of the Rees Centre. This follows the news that Prof Leon Feinstein will transition into his new position as Director of the Department of Education. 👉 Read more: shorturl.at/1bXLp @education.ox.ac.uk

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

👋 Join us next week for the Rees Centre's Lunchtime Webinar Series: Family Routes – Growing Up in Adoptive and Special Guardianship Families with Professor Julie Selwyn. 👉 Register: shorturl.at/NmNCe

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

👏 Congratulations to former Rees Centre researcher Dr Áine Kelly, whose Doctoral work has helped to inform the new Initial Health Assessment Delivery Standards from @corambaaf.bsky.social. Read more: shorturl.at/vaKV7

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Building on our Raised by Relatives work and co-produced with kinship carers and professionals across the children's social care sector, Kinship has launched its co-produced recommendations to promote racial equity in kinship care. ➡️ Read report: lnkd.in/eGQQHPbS ➡️ Read blog: shorturl.at/DvxFD

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

📢 Our new report calls for a complete rethink of how we measure success for young people leaving care. The study highlights how current national data frameworks ignore the emotional realities of entering adulthood from care. Read story & report: shorturl.at/CSk2f @becomecharity.org.uk

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Yesterday, we welcomed Dr Birgit Larsson, where she gave an engaging presentation on supporting adolescents in care. Dr Larsson highlighted the need for stronger communication and collaboration between the systems involved in adolescents’ lives. Slides & recording available: shorturl.at/pE55u

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

📢 Join us online tomorrow for a webinar on “Adolescents in Care – Needs, Pathways, and Engagement in Multiple and Interacting Systems" with Dr Birgit Larsson. ➡️ Register: shorturl.at/QSYee

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Rees researcher Dr Priya Tah, Anam Raja (Kinship) and Emmanuel Onapa sharing stories and research on the experiences of Black and Asian kinship carers, during @corambaaf.bsky.social's Kinship Care Conference. Photo by CoramBAAF

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Katie Ellis @drkatieellis.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

We are looking for care experienced parents to complete our survey to share some of their positive parenting moments. Our project aims to challenge stigma and promote positive outcomes. Please help if you can. All rts appreciated. Access the survey through the link or QR code: lnkd.in/eZ_wWUgZ

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

⭐ We're proud to share our new academic article, co-authored with care-experienced members of the Future of Care project design group and partners at Become, which focuses on what ’success’ means for young adults, and how this can be applied to care leavers. ▶️ Read more: bit.ly/3J1Jtv6

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

At the recent EuSARF Conference, researchers Priya Tah and Teresa Williams shared insights from the Raised by Relatives project as part of the Kinship Symposium on international approaches to kinship foster care. Read more: bit.ly/4nHmjcm

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

A new ReesCentre report looks at how extending Virtual School Heads’ duties to children with a social worker (CWSW) has made an impact (Oct 2022–Nov 2024). 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3IY84ke

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

🎉Congratulations! Rees student Janique Charles' poster “Young Voices: Understanding the Subjective Well-Being of Children in Caribbean Transnational Families” has won the Best Student PhD Poster at #EUSARF2025 Read more shorturl.at/2iRhs

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Vania Pinto from the Rees Centre has shared her reflections from #EuSARF2025 in Zagreb. Together with Prof Gillian Schofield, she led a symposium on Belonging & becoming: Rethinking children’s identity in foster care & adoption. 📖 Read the blog: shorturl.at/7gB62

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

New research. Fresh insights. Upcoming webinars. 📩 Sign up to our Rees Centre newsletter: bit.ly/47BYqOs

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

We’re excited to share that this week, many of our colleagues from the Rees Centre will be presenting their latest research at the EuSARF conference in Croatia. Keep an eye out for the following symposia, papers!

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