Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care: Delving Deeper to Come Back Stronger

Published in the Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care Vol 19 No 3 Abstract For all pupils, the COVID-19 Lockdown has meant a dramatic loss of routine and structure. But for young people in the care system, schools closing often meant the disappearance of their only safe haven and community hub. Over spring 2020, we […]

Firefighter overcomes homelessness to mentor young people in similar positions

Published by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service A firefighter is successfully mentoring teenagers to overcome challenges and achieve their ambitions by harnessing his own experience of homelessness at a young age. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Group Commander Paul Blackwood is an experienced firefighter of more than 20 years and has been protecting communities since […]