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Our latest blog post
Liz Ackerley from the University of Manchester looks at hopeful, everyday, transformative practice in this short blog, reflecting on the relationships of care and solidarity that exist between staff and young people to create social change.


Talking Hope presents at secure care symposium
Watch Talking Hope’s presentation at a four nations secure care symposium hosted by Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice. It was an opportunity to connect with co-presenters from the University of Bournemouth and Dave Clarke, service lead from secure care in Lincolnshire.

SIRCC publishes hope reservoir for residential care staff
We recently presented at the Scottish Institute for Residential Child Care (SIRCC) conference where the hope reservoir was a central theme. SIRCC has published a lovely resource – its own hope reservoir for residential child care staff.

Talking Hope hosts workshop for child care workers
In November 2022 we hosted a workshop at the annual residential child care workers conference where we shared stories and tools to support more hopeful practice
New blog post
Writing our recent blog post is Sophie Leslie, Programme Delivery Manager responsible for Leading to Change at the Scottish Government. You can read the blog here

