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Legal and ethical considerations regarding an individual’s right to control their personal information and space.

Therapeutic Life Story Work: A Guide to Healing for Looked After Children

Therapeutic Life Story Work (TLSW) offers a vital pathway to healing for looked after children, helping them construct a coherent narrative from fragmented past experiences and trauma. This guide explores its principles, benefits, and practical implementation to foster identity and resilience.

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Who Can Help You: Advocacy and Support Services for Young Complainants

Explore the essential advocacy and support services available for young people in care who wish to make a complaint. Learn how advocates can empower you by providing independent advice, emotional support, and practical assistance throughout the complaints process, ensuring your voice is heard and your rights are upheld.

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Data Breach Management Strategies for Digital Safeguarding

This article outlines essential strategies for both preventing and effectively responding to data breaches, ensuring comprehensive digital safeguarding. It covers proactive measures like robust security frameworks, employee training, and third-party risk management, alongside reactive measures such as incident response planning, detection, containment, and regulatory notification obligations under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. The aim is to minimise impact, ensure compliance, and continuously improve security posture.

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The Weight of the Record: A Professional’s Guide to Handling Subject Access Requests (SARs) in Social Care

The Weight of the Record: A Professional’s Guide to Handling Subject Access Requests (SARs) in Social Care

```html A Subject Access Request (SAR) or Data Access Request (DAR) is a legally binding request under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 that allows individuals, including looked after children and care leavers, to obtain copies of their personal data. For social care professionals,...

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Understanding Social Work Assessments: Why Professionals May Consult Your Community

Understanding Social Work Assessments: Why Professionals May Consult Your Community

Social services departments have a statutory duty to conduct thorough assessments, which often includes speaking with neighbours to gain a holistic view of a child’s living environment. This practice is not an attempt to intrude on your private life, but a professional requirement to triangulate...

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The Digital Passport: A Professional Overview

The Digital Passport: A Professional Overview

```html As the Director of Looked After Child Limited, I have spent over seven years on the frontline—from NVQ Level 4 leadership to the daily realities of managing a residential home. I have seen the "paper trail" of a child's life fail them repeatedly during transitions. In 2026, we are finally...

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CCTV in Care Settings: A Guide to Rights, Privacy, and 2026 Best Practices

CCTV in Care Settings: A Guide to Rights, Privacy, and 2026 Best Practices

In the social care sector, the use of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) is a sensitive topic that balances the need for safeguarding with the fundamental right to privacy. Whether you are a professional managing a home or a young person living in one, understanding the rules ensures that technology...

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