Permanence for children in care ‘means security, stability, love and a strong sense of identity and belonging’ (The Care Inquiry 2013: p2). With reference to academic literature and research, discuss these ideas and the potential for different kinds of placement to meet the needs of children who have been removed from their parents’ care.

Essay – 3000 words

50+ References – Mostly Academic Journals

Part 1 – around 200 words only:

The child’s voice: choose one of the children from Rosie 2 (Trevor, Rosie, Charlie or Jade), and write in the first person, as if you are the child, showing what it might be like to be this child and viewing the situation from her/his perspective.

Find the link to the video Rosie 2 – Neglect

Part 2 – around 2800 words:

Write an essay on the following title:

Permanence for children in care ‘means security, stability, love and a strong sense of identity and belonging’ (The Care Inquiry 2013: p2). With reference to academic literature and research, discuss these ideas and the potential for different kinds of placement to meet the needs of children who have been removed from their parents’ care.

Turney, D. & Tanner, K. (2001) Working with neglected children and their families, Journal of Social Work Practice, 15:2, 193-204

The Care Inquiry (2013) Making not Breaking: building relationships for our most vulnerable children. Findings and Recommendations of the Care Inquiry; Launched in the House of Commons on 30 April 2013.

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