One Person Children’s Homes – A positive choice or last resort? This report looks at the rise of one parent children’s homes – and seeks to answer the questions of what it is like for children to live in these homes and are they the most beneficial option for children.
Published by: Commission for Social Care Inspection Year: 2007 Pages: 51 Read
Paying for childcare This document looks at the options available to parents for paid childcare, including childminders, day care, nurseries and more.
Published by: FSA Year: 2006 Year: 2006 Pages: 8 Read
21st Century Dad This study analyses some of the relational differences fathers have with their children today compared to the past.
Published by: Equal Opportunities Commission Year: 2006 Pages: 16 Read
Bucking the Trend Have you ever wondered what some of the factors were that enabled children who came from disadvantaged backgrounds to somehow succeed later on in life? This study looks at some of these factors.
Published by: Department for Work & Pensions Year: 2006 Pages: 36 Read
Parental Backgrounds and Children’s Outcomes How much does money matter in the social and educational well being of children. Does parental income determine childhood outcome? This report looks at the various characteristics and lifestyles of children in relation to the financial status of their parents, including the influence of household income on children smoking.
Dads Included
Throughout the UK, there is a growing recognition of the importance of involving fathers in their children’s learning. With a growing number of children spending at least some portion of their lives in a home without a father, finding innovative ways to engage fathers as active participants in their children’s lives has never been more important. This report looks at ways for involving non-resident fathers in their children’s learning.
Energy Efficient Children
This report highlights some of the ways children can be more energy efficient in the home.
The Day This report looks at an ordinary day in the life of a child, comparing two very different lifestyles.