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Coram launches training programme for and by young migrants and refugees
Coram is delighted to launch a new training programme run by, and for, young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds on 20 November, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).
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Coram Children’s Legal Centre contributes to report on school exclusions
The current review process for challenging school exclusions in England is failing to provide an effective remedy for children, according to a new report published today by human rights organisation JUSTICE.
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Coram Voice launches new animation 'AdvoCat'
Coram Voice has launched a new animation aimed at encouraging young children in care to access advocacy to help them express their views when decisions are made about their lives.
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CoramBAAF responds to Children's Commissioner's annual Stability Index
Today the Children's Commissioner for England, Anne Longfield, has published the 2019 Stability Index, an annual measure of the stability of the lives of children in care in England.
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Coram publishes report on Data Visualisation in Children’s Social Care
New research published today by Coram demonstrates the enormous potential of data visualisation to improve decision-making and performance in children’s social care.
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Coram responds to Children’s Commissioner report on Childhood Vulnerability
Today, the Children’s Commissioner for England, Anne Longfield, published the Childhood Vulnerability in England 2019 report.
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Essex County Council admits unlawful practice in turning away homeless children from care
Essex County Council has admitted operating a flawed practice of turning homeless children away from care following a successful judicial review challenge brought on behalf of a 16 year old homeless child by Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC), based in Colchester.
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Coram Supports Refugee Week
Coram is proud to support this year’s Refugee Week (17-23 June) with exciting new initiatives involving young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds, highlighting the issues they face and their hopes for the future. The 2019 theme is ‘You, me and those who came before’, and the aim is to celebrate the talent and expertise that refugees bring with them to the UK.
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Coram Voice responds to Children's Commissioner report 'Advocacy for Children'
Today, the Children’s Commissioner for England Anne Longfield published the ‘Advocacy for Children' report. This report intends to build on research conducted in 2016 into the provision of advocacy across England, which found substantial variation across local authorities. 'Advocacy for Children' was guided by an expert working group, including Brigid Robinson, Managing Director of Coram Voice on behalf of the National Children’s Advocacy Consortium.
