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How Secure Rural Homes Support Children’s Education

09 May, 2025by Caitlin MackayChildren and young people, Editorial, Comment and Opinion, Housing

 

We all know how important it is for children to have a safe, stable place to call home. But a recent report by the Children’s Commissioner has put that into sharp focus - showing just how much housing instability can affect children’s education. And in rural areas, where these issues are often hidden, the impact can be even greater.

The Looking Forward Project

04 Apr, 2025by Julie GibsonChildren and young people, Mental health

Are you a 16-25 year old young woman (or someone who supports a young woman) and not in education, employment or training? Then you can get involved in a new public health programme aimed at developing a new approach to supporting young woman.

Nelson’s Journey – negotiating the challenge of COVID-19

15 Jan, 2021by Steve NunnCase Study, Children and young people, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Health and social care

We feature regular articles here about how VCSE organisations across Norfolk have been adapting to, and coping with, the demands and constraints imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Safeguarding and Village Halls

25 Nov, 2020by Steve NunnChildren and young people, Information, advice and guidance, News Article, Older people, Staying safe and legal

The organisers of activities and events are responsible for ensuring people’s safety and wellbeing during their time there, but it doesn’t mean the village hall volunteers and staff are absolved from responsibility. it’s helpful to have a closer look at why it’s especially important for hall committees to have the right policies and procedures in place.  

Your Own Place – navigating through COVID-19

11 Nov, 2020by Steve NunnCase Study, Children and young people, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Economy and enterprise, Equality and diversity, Health and social care, Housing, News Article

Your Own Place CIC is a social enterprise that helps people towards living independently. CEO Rebecca White is passionate about helping young people and those facing barriers not of their own making. Rebecca shaes her thoughts on the need for collaboration, team wellbeing, and digital innovation in adapting to the Covid-19 pandemic. 

The Matthew Project - Norfolk VCSE Covid Stories

16 Sep, 2020by Anonymous (not verified)Children and young people, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Norwich

The Matthew Project would shut their offices on the 18th March, switching immediately to offer services remotely, through the phone, online groups, and doing door-step visits when a welfare concern was raised as the Police were unable to do this due to capacity limitations.

Leeway - protecting the vulnerable during lockdown and beyond

13 Aug, 2020by Steve NunnCase Study, Children and young people, Covid-19 VCSE Story, Equality and diversity, Health and social care, Housing, Information, advice and guidance, Mental health, News Article

CAN’s research into the state of the VCSE sector across Norfolk during the COVID-19 pandemic has been building a comprehensive analysis of information needed for future sector planning. It also reflects the resilience which many charities and voluntary organisations have shown in adapting to delivering their services at this time. Leeway, operating across all of Norfolk and part of Suffolk, is one such.

Helpline for Child Abuse Whistleblowing

11 Apr, 2016by Clare FianderChildren and young people, Information, advice and guidance, Knowledge Base, Staying safe and legal

Employees and volunteers from any sector that have concerns about how their organisation is dealing with cases of child abuse are able to report their concerns to a helpline serviced by the NSPCC.

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