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Search our award winning research and publications, which include:
- resources for teachers and tools for professionals
- research for child care professionals on subjects as diverse as child abuse and protection, fostering and adoption and health and disability
- games and videos, DVDs and CDs.
View our top 5 list of bestselling publications.
| Published date | Publication | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 |
Food poverty in the school holidaysby Owen Gill and Neera Sharma Looking at the issues facing parents on income support during the school holidays, this report focuses particularly on the impact of the weeks with no free school meals.
 |
Free |
Module 3: Appraising and reviewing research evidence - Trainer's packby Sarah Frost Type: Teaching resources All you need to run your own training on this module.
The module pack includes session plans, learning outcomes, group activities and a CD of handouts and slides.
|
£22.00 | |
Module 5: Outcome-focused evaluation - Trainer's packby Sarah Frost All you need to run your own training on this module.
The module pack includes session plans, learning outcomes, group activities and a CD of handouts and slides.
|
£25.00 | |
Offside Workbook with DVDType: Teaching resources This film and workbook explore appropriate teenage relationships and challenge sexual beliefs that can be associated with harmful sexual behaviour.
|
£63.75 | |
Year 7 lesson plan 3 - Understanding Barnardo's Communication with the Public (Part Two)Building on the previous lessons work pupils will be asked to compare the effectiveness of different posters.
|
Free | |
Module 2: Locating research evidence in five steps - Learner's packby Sarah Frost Type: Teaching resources This module of The Evidence Guide covers areas including
- how to formulate a search question and strategy on a specific practice issue
- identifying key search terms and making the search sufficiently broad/narrow
- looking for research using the internet and online resources
- using gateways and databases to find research
- how to get full copies of research papers.
|
£12.00 | |
| 2005 |
Evaluation of Wiltshire school start service - work in progressby Rachel Dowling An evaluation of the programme of work carried out at home, pre-school and in school settings with children and their families.
|
Free |
| Sep 2015 |
How much do you know about Generation 'Selfie'?by Barnardo's in partnership with Ipsos MORI This report is based on research conducted by Ipsos MORI into the views and concerns of young people, with a focus on those from the most disadvantaged background.
|
Free |
| 2002 |
Future citizens CD-ROMAn interactive CD-ROM featuring activites, worksheets and teacher's notes.
|
£35.00 |
| 2007 |
Aiming for HighType: Tools for professionals, Teaching resources Replace fear with fun and help children prepare for the move to high school. This big box pack is full of games, activities and an animated film (DVD) to help deal with children's anxieties.
|
£150.00 |
| Jun 2011 |
Experiences of illegal school exclusions in Wales: a qualitative studyby Victoria Butler An examination of illegal school exclusions: the reasons for illegal exclusions, the impacts on the child and their families and detailed recommendations to avoid illegal exclusions.
|
Free |
Module 4: Adapting and applying evidence: issues for individual practitioners and organisations - Trainer's packby Sarah Frost Type: Tools for professionals This module of The Evidence Guide covers areas including:
- the evaluation cycle - what are trying to achieve
- outcome or output knowing the difference and measuring them
- selecting indicators and identifying sources of evidence
- what and when planning your evaluation
- how methods and tools for collecting and recording data
- analysing and presenting evaluation data
- reflecting on practice, learning from and sharing the findings.
|
£22.00 | |
Module 4: Adapting and applying evidence: issues for individual practitioners and organisations - Learner's packby Sarah Frost Type: Tools for professionals This module of The Evidence Guide covers areas including:
- practical paths to becoming an evidence-based organisation
- identifying obstacles to acting on evidence
- increasing access to evidence for practitioners, team managers and project leaders
- presenting evidence to achieve change and developing dissemination plans
- predicting and responding to resistance.
|
£12.00 | |
Barnardo's Big Bauble Challenge (Primary School - Key Stages 1 and 2)Type: Teaching resources Design a bauble for your class Christmas tree or wall, make a wish that will help make a child's life better, and raise money to help make your wish come true.
|
Free | |
The Evidence Guide - the complete five modulesby Sarah Frost Type: Tools for professionals Helps social care professionals find, judge and apply research evidence in practice.
This easy to use modular resource is perfect for anyone - from commisioning managers to social work students - wanting to know how to make better use of research evidence in practice and service development.
|
£140.00 | |
| 2010 |
Not the End of the Story: supporting teenage mothers back into educationby Jane Evans with Martha Slowley Type: Policy and research documents This report shows that, while pregnancy presents real challenges for very young mothers, it should not mean the end of education or abandonment of ambitions for the future.
|
Free |
Module 5: Outcome-focused evaluation - Learner's packby Sarah Frost Type: Teaching resources This module of The Evidence Guide covers areas including:
- the evaluation cycle - what are trying to achieve
- outcome or output knowing the difference and measuring them
- selecting indicators and identifying sources of evidence
- what and when planning your evaluation
- how methods and tools for collecting and recording data
- analysing and presenting evaluation data
- reflecting on practice, learning from and sharing the findings
|
£15.00 | |
| 2006 |
Protecting self and keeping safeby Mel Foley WINNER - Children & Young People's Services "Stay Safe Award" 2006. A pack of materials for social workers, teachers & youth leaders to use in delivering effective education on sexual exploitation.
|
£45.00 |
Offside Workbook with DVDThis film and workbook explore appropriate teenage relationships and challenge sexual beliefs that can be associated with harmful sexual behaviour.
|
£63.75 | |
Bwise2 Sexual ExploitationType: Teaching resources This pack equips teachers, social workers and counsellors to educate young people about sexual exploitation with honesty and realism.
|
£85.00 | |
Module 2: Locating research evidence in five steps - Trainer's packby Sarah Frost All you need to run your own training on this module.
The module pack includes session plans, learning outcomes, group activities and a CD of handouts and slides.
|
£22.00 | |
Module 4: Adapting and applying evidence: issues for individual practitioners and organisations - Trainer's packby Sarah Frost Type: Teaching resources This module of The Evidence Guide covers areas including:
- the evaluation cycle - what are trying to achieve
- outcome or output knowing the difference and measuring them
- selecting indicators and identifying sources of evidence
- what and when planning your evaluation
- how methods and tools for collecting and recording data
- analysing and presenting evaluation data
- reflecting on practice, learning from and sharing the findings.
|
£22.00 | |
About self-harmThis concise booklet explains why young people self-harm, dispels some common myths and provides information about accessing help and support.
|
Free | |
School's out, or is it?by Anne Pinney and Alison Worsley Type: Policy and research documents This briefing is based on research with 30 young people aged 13-18 years, in three Barnardo's alternative education and training services in the North East - Palmersville Training, The Base and B76.
|
Free | |
| 2006 |
Inclusive Education in primary schools - supporting children with social, emotional and behavioural difficultiesby Karen Knamiller and Mary Duffy Type: DVD, videos and CDs This pack offers a holistic approach to supporting inclusive education and explores ways of working with children, parents/carers, teachers and volunteer befrienders.
|
£85.00 |
Module 1: Using research evidence in practice: an introduction - Trainer's packby Sarah Frost Type: Teaching resources All you need to run your own training on this module.
The module contains session plans, learning outcomes, group activities and a CD of handouts and slides.
|
£22.00 | |
Barnardo's Big Bounce (Primary School - Key Stages 1 and 2)This entertaining activity challenges children to bounce as many times as they can, using different types of bouncing. Children will understand the importance of daily exercise whilst also learning about the physical effects on the body.
|
Free | |
| Nov 2015 |
Bringing Five to Thrive Alive: two approaches to implementing Five to Thrive within Barnardo'sby Bridget Pettitt Type: Tools for professionals Five to Thrive, developed by Kate Cairns Associates, is a flexible approach that offers learning for practitioners and parents. It is designed to enhance awareness of the central ingredients for healthy brain development in babies, with five key activities - Respond, Cuddle, Relax, Play, Talk - described as the 'building blocks for a healthy brain.'
|
Free |
| Sep 2014 |
The Way Forward: a report for care leaversby Natasha Slater Our new report 'The way forward' shows research that Barnardo's has conducted with young people leaving care that we work with. This report shows what is important to them.
|
Free |
Barnardo's Eggciting Challenge (Primary School - Key Stages 1 and 2)This fun activity gives children the chance to decorate a hard boiled egg. Their challenge is to look after it for a week.
|
Free | |
Barnardo's Big Bean Challenge (Primary School - Key Stages 1 and 2)This practical activity challenges children to plant and care for their own runner bean and watch it grow into a beanstalk.
|
Free | |
| 2002 |
Future citizens CD-ROMType: DVD, videos and CDs An interactive CD-ROM featuring activites, worksheets and teacher's notes.
|
£35.00 |
Module 2: Locating research evidence in five steps - Trainer's packby Sarah Frost Type: Teaching resources All you need to run your own training on this module.
The module pack includes session plans, learning outcomes, group activities and a CD of handouts and slides.
|
£22.00 | |
| 2007 |
Aiming for HighType: DVD, videos and CDs Replace fear with fun and help children prepare for the move to high school. This big box pack is full of games, activities and an animated film (DVD) to help deal with children's anxieties.
|
£150.00 |
Barnardo's Care and Share Challenge (Primary School - Key Stages 1 and 2)Take up the Care and Share Challenge for a fun take on friends and friendships, and you could be helping fund Barnardo's work with children seriously affected by bullying.
|
Free | |
| Sep 2010 |
Looked after children with additional support needs in Scotlandby Jessica Cundy and Mary Duffy This research was commissioned by the Equality and Human Rights Commission Scotland to develop a fuller understanding of the issues facing looked after children with additional support needs, and the systems and processes that provide them with additional support for learning.
|
Free |
| Sep 2012 |
Mind the Gap: Ensuring All Disadvantaged Children Benefit from the Pupil PremiumNew Barnardo's research out today finds that the Government's pupil premium funding - introduced last year to improve the education outcomes of the country's poorest children - does not adequately support all disadvantaged children through their education.
|
Free |
| Nov 2015 |
Bringing Five to Thrive Alive: two approaches to implementing Five to Thrive within Barnardo'sby Bridget Pettitt Five to Thrive, developed by Kate Cairns Associates, is a flexible approach that offers learning for practitioners and parents. It is designed to enhance awareness of the central ingredients for healthy brain development in babies, with five key activities - Respond, Cuddle, Relax, Play, Talk - described as the 'building blocks for a healthy brain.'
|
Free |
| 2010 |
Unlocking the gates: Giving disadvantaged children a fairer deal in school admissionsby Barnardo's Policy and Research Unit Type: Policy and research documents This report, tackles the issue of fair admissions to secondary schools in England.
|
Free |
| 2004 |
Food poverty in the school holidaysby Owen Gill and Neera Sharma Type: Policy and research documents Looking at the issues facing parents on income support during the school holidays, this report focuses particularly on the impact of the weeks with no free school meals.
|
Free |
Module 5: Outcome-focused evaluation - Trainer's packby Sarah Frost All you need to run your own training on this module.
The module pack includes session plans, learning outcomes, group activities and a CD of handouts and slides.
|
£25.00 | |
Offside Workbook with DVDType: Tools for professionals This film and workbook explore appropriate teenage relationships and challenge sexual beliefs that can be associated with harmful sexual behaviour.
|
£63.75 | |
| 2010 |
Not present and not correct: Understanding and preventing school exclusionsby Jane Evans Not present and not correct draws on Barnardo's experience of working with young people at risk of exclusion to present an in-depth, costed study of four models of early intervention and alternative provision which support young people to continue learning and manage their behaviour for the long term.
|
Free |
| Sep 2014 |
The Way Forward: a report for care leaversby Natasha Slater Type: Tools for professionals Our new report 'The way forward' shows research that Barnardo's has conducted with young people leaving care that we work with. This report shows what is important to them.
|
Free |
Bwise2 Sexual ExploitationType: Tools for professionals This pack equips teachers, social workers and counsellors to educate young people about sexual exploitation with honesty and realism.
|
£85.00 | |
| 2005 |
Evaluation of Wiltshire school start service - work in progressby Rachel Dowling Type: Policy and research documents An evaluation of the programme of work carried out at home, pre-school and in school settings with children and their families.
|
Free |
| Sep 2015 |
How much do you know about Generation 'Selfie'?by Barnardo's in partnership with Ipsos MORI This report is based on research conducted by Ipsos MORI into the views and concerns of young people, with a focus on those from the most disadvantaged background.
|
Free |
| 2006 |
Module 1: Using research evidence in practice: an introduction - Learner's packby Sarah Frost This module of The Evidence Guide covers areas including:
- what we mean by research evidence and why we need to use it
- identifying the factors that affect practitioner decision making and the role of research
- why not all evidence is equal and challenging claims to authority
- appraising the obstacles/enablers to using research in practice
- make sense of research jargon.
|
£12.00 |
| Sep 2011 |
Tough love, not get tough: Responsive approaches to improving behaviour in schoolsby Jane Evans This briefing shows that schools which succeed in engaging children and improving behaviour for the long term respond to their pupils' needs by offering an authoritative approach to discipline which addresses the underlying causes of bad behaviour, which often lie in problems at home.
|
Free |
| Sep 2012 |
Mind the Gap: Ensuring All Disadvantaged Children Benefit from the Pupil PremiumType: Policy and research documents New Barnardo's research out today finds that the Government's pupil premium funding - introduced last year to improve the education outcomes of the country's poorest children - does not adequately support all disadvantaged children through their education.
|
Free |
| Jun 2011 |
Experiences of illegal school exclusions in Wales: a qualitative studyby Victoria Butler Type: Policy and research documents An examination of illegal school exclusions: the reasons for illegal exclusions, the impacts on the child and their families and detailed recommendations to avoid illegal exclusions.
|
Free |
Module 4: Adapting and applying evidence: issues for individual practitioners and organisations - Trainer's packby Sarah Frost This module of The Evidence Guide covers areas including:
- the evaluation cycle - what are trying to achieve
- outcome or output knowing the difference and measuring them
- selecting indicators and identifying sources of evidence
- what and when planning your evaluation
- how methods and tools for collecting and recording data
- analysing and presenting evaluation data
- reflecting on practice, learning from and sharing the findings.
|
£22.00 | |
Module 4: Adapting and applying evidence: issues for individual practitioners and organisations - Learner's packby Sarah Frost Type: Teaching resources This module of The Evidence Guide covers areas including:
- practical paths to becoming an evidence-based organisation
- identifying obstacles to acting on evidence
- increasing access to evidence for practitioners, team managers and project leaders
- presenting evidence to achieve change and developing dissemination plans
- predicting and responding to resistance.
|
£12.00 | |
About self-harmType: Tools for professionals This concise booklet explains why young people self-harm, dispels some common myths and provides information about accessing help and support.
|
Free | |
Barnardo's Big Bauble Challenge (Primary School - Key Stages 1 and 2)Design a bauble for your class Christmas tree or wall, make a wish that will help make a child's life better, and raise money to help make your wish come true.
|
Free | |
The Evidence Guide - the complete five modulesby Sarah Frost Helps social care professionals find, judge and apply research evidence in practice.
This easy to use modular resource is perfect for anyone - from commisioning managers to social work students - wanting to know how to make better use of research evidence in practice and service development.
|
£140.00 | |
| Nov 2015 |
Bringing Five to Thrive Alive: two approaches to implementing Five to Thrive within Barnardo'sby Bridget Pettitt Type: Teaching resources Five to Thrive, developed by Kate Cairns Associates, is a flexible approach that offers learning for practitioners and parents. It is designed to enhance awareness of the central ingredients for healthy brain development in babies, with five key activities - Respond, Cuddle, Relax, Play, Talk - described as the 'building blocks for a healthy brain.'
|
Free |
Year 7 lesson plan 4 - Create your Own Poster for Barnardo'sType: Teaching resources Pupils will use their media analysis skills to make their own poster for Barnardo's.
|
Free | |
| Sep 2014 |
The Way Forward: a report for care leaversby Natasha Slater Type: Policy and research documents, Campaign documents Our new report 'The way forward' shows research that Barnardo's has conducted with young people leaving care that we work with. This report shows what is important to them.
|
Free |
Bwise2 Sexual ExploitationThis pack equips teachers, social workers and counsellors to educate young people about sexual exploitation with honesty and realism.
|
£85.00 | |
Year 7 lesson plan 3 - Understanding Barnardo's Communication with the Public (Part Two)Type: Teaching resources Building on the previous lessons work pupils will be asked to compare the effectiveness of different posters.
|
Free | |
| May 2018 |
Involve us, Respect usby Fox, C & Le Blanc, O Type: Policy and research documents The Government has announced that Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) will
be compulsory in all schools in England from September 2019. This means that all
primary school children will be taught about relationships and all secondary school
pupils will be taught about relationships and sex. This report is for policy makers
who are designing statutory guidance on how RSE should be delivered. It is also for
schools, teachers and support workers who deliver RSE to young people - who we refer
to as 'educators'.
|
Free |
| 2005 |
Evaluation of Wiltshire school start service - work in progressby Rachel Dowling An evaluation of the programme of work carried out at home, pre-school and in school settings with children and their families.
|
Free |
Barnardo's Big Bean Challenge (Primary School - Key Stages 1 and 2)Type: Teaching resources This practical activity challenges children to plant and care for their own runner bean and watch it grow into a beanstalk.
|
Free | |
| Jan 1990 |
Play Safeby Rosemary Pickering and Anne Wilson Safety finger rhymes for groups of children 2-6 years
|
Free |
| 2002 |
Future citizens CD-ROMAn interactive CD-ROM featuring activites, worksheets and teacher's notes.
|
£35.00 |
| 2006 |
Module 1: Using research evidence in practice: an introduction - Learner's packby Sarah Frost Type: Teaching resources This module of The Evidence Guide covers areas including:
- what we mean by research evidence and why we need to use it
- identifying the factors that affect practitioner decision making and the role of research
- why not all evidence is equal and challenging claims to authority
- appraising the obstacles/enablers to using research in practice
- make sense of research jargon.
|
£12.00 |
Module 2: Locating research evidence in five steps - Trainer's packby Sarah Frost All you need to run your own training on this module.
The module pack includes session plans, learning outcomes, group activities and a CD of handouts and slides.
|
£22.00 | |
| Sep 2011 |
Tough love, not get tough: Responsive approaches to improving behaviour in schoolsby Jane Evans This briefing shows that schools which succeed in engaging children and improving behaviour for the long term respond to their pupils' needs by offering an authoritative approach to discipline which addresses the underlying causes of bad behaviour, which often lie in problems at home.
|
Free |
| Sep 2010 |
Looked after children with additional support needs in Scotlandby Jessica Cundy and Mary Duffy Type: Policy and research documents This research was commissioned by the Equality and Human Rights Commission Scotland to develop a fuller understanding of the issues facing looked after children with additional support needs, and the systems and processes that provide them with additional support for learning.
|
Free |
Module 4: Adapting and applying evidence: issues for individual practitioners and organisations - Learner's packby Sarah Frost This module of The Evidence Guide covers areas including:
- practical paths to becoming an evidence-based organisation
- identifying obstacles to acting on evidence
- increasing access to evidence for practitioners, team managers and project leaders
- presenting evidence to achieve change and developing dissemination plans
- predicting and responding to resistance.
|
£12.00 | |
About self-harmType: Teaching resources This concise booklet explains why young people self-harm, dispels some common myths and provides information about accessing help and support.
|
Free | |
| 2006 |
Raising awareness and promoting positive mental health and well-being among young people - The role of peer supportby Sharon Vincent, Susie Warden and Mary Duffy Type: Policy and research documents The report presents the findings of a research study which explored young people's views and experiences of peer support.
|
Free |
Year 7 Lesson plan 1 - Discover Barnardo's and the charity sectorType: Teaching resources Here children will gain an understanding of the charity sector as a whole, Barnardo¿s development over the ages and the plight of vulnerable children in the UK.
|
Free | |
| Nov 2015 |
Bringing Five to Thrive Alive: two approaches to implementing Five to Thrive within Barnardo'sby Bridget Pettitt Five to Thrive, developed by Kate Cairns Associates, is a flexible approach that offers learning for practitioners and parents. It is designed to enhance awareness of the central ingredients for healthy brain development in babies, with five key activities - Respond, Cuddle, Relax, Play, Talk - described as the 'building blocks for a healthy brain.'
|
Free |
| 2010 |
Unlocking the gates: Giving disadvantaged children a fairer deal in school admissionsby Barnardo's Policy and Research Unit This report, tackles the issue of fair admissions to secondary schools in England.
|
Free |
| 2006 |
Protecting self and keeping safeby Mel Foley WINNER - Children & Young People's Services "Stay Safe Award" 2006. A pack of materials for social workers, teachers & youth leaders to use in delivering effective education on sexual exploitation.
|
£45.00 |
Module 3: Appraising and reviewing research evidence - Trainer's packby Sarah Frost Type: Tools for professionals All you need to run your own training on this module.
The module pack includes session plans, learning outcomes, group activities and a CD of handouts and slides.
|
£22.00 | |
Offside Workbook with DVDType: DVD, videos and CDs This film and workbook explore appropriate teenage relationships and challenge sexual beliefs that can be associated with harmful sexual behaviour.
|
£63.75 | |
Year 7 lesson plan 4 - Create your Own Poster for Barnardo'sPupils will use their media analysis skills to make their own poster for Barnardo's.
|
Free | |
| Feb 2012 |
Staying the courseby Policy, Research & Media Type: Policy and research documents Staying the Course takes a close, initial look at the new 16-19 Bursary Fund for England and its impact on disadvantaged 16 to 19-year-olds in education and training.
|
Free |
Bwise2 Sexual ExploitationType: DVD, videos and CDs This pack equips teachers, social workers and counsellors to educate young people about sexual exploitation with honesty and realism.
|
£85.00 | |
| May 2018 |
Involve us, Respect usby Fox, C & Le Blanc, O Type: Teaching resources The Government has announced that Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) will
be compulsory in all schools in England from September 2019. This means that all
primary school children will be taught about relationships and all secondary school
pupils will be taught about relationships and sex. This report is for policy makers
who are designing statutory guidance on how RSE should be delivered. It is also for
schools, teachers and support workers who deliver RSE to young people - who we refer
to as 'educators'.
|
Free |
Module 2: Locating research evidence in five steps - Learner's packby Sarah Frost This module of The Evidence Guide covers areas including
- how to formulate a search question and strategy on a specific practice issue
- identifying key search terms and making the search sufficiently broad/narrow
- looking for research using the internet and online resources
- using gateways and databases to find research
- how to get full copies of research papers.
|
£12.00 | |
| Sep 2015 |
How much do you know about Generation 'Selfie'?by Barnardo's in partnership with Ipsos MORI This report is based on research conducted by Ipsos MORI into the views and concerns of young people, with a focus on those from the most disadvantaged background.
|
Free |
| 2002 |
Future citizens CD-ROMType: Teaching resources An interactive CD-ROM featuring activites, worksheets and teacher's notes.
|
£35.00 |
| 2007 |
Young people's experiences of, and solutions to, identity related bullying: Research reportby Vikki Butler This research, involving 77 young people, examines young people¿s experiences of bullying- not just those who are bullied, but also young people who bully and young people who witness bullying in day to day life.
|
Free |
| Sep 2011 |
Tough love, not get tough: Responsive approaches to improving behaviour in schoolsby Jane Evans Type: Policy and research documents This briefing shows that schools which succeed in engaging children and improving behaviour for the long term respond to their pupils' needs by offering an authoritative approach to discipline which addresses the underlying causes of bad behaviour, which often lie in problems at home.
|
Free |
Module 3: Appraising and reviewing research evidence - Learner's packby Sarah Frost Type: Teaching resources This module of The Evidence Guide covers areas including:
- research design understanding quantitative and qualitative methods
- the different types of questions that quantitative and qualitative research can answer
- a gentle guide to statistics and qualitative research methods
- the importance of critical appraisal, tried and tested critical thinking tools provided.
|
£12.00 | |
| 2006 |
Inclusive Education in primary schools - supporting children with social, emotional and behavioural difficultiesby Karen Knamiller and Mary Duffy Type: Teaching resources This pack offers a holistic approach to supporting inclusive education and explores ways of working with children, parents/carers, teachers and volunteer befrienders.
|
£85.00 |
The Evidence Guide - the complete five modulesby Sarah Frost Type: Teaching resources Helps social care professionals find, judge and apply research evidence in practice.
This easy to use modular resource is perfect for anyone - from commisioning managers to social work students - wanting to know how to make better use of research evidence in practice and service development.
|
£140.00 | |
| 2010 |
Not the End of the Story: supporting teenage mothers back into educationby Jane Evans with Martha Slowley This report shows that, while pregnancy presents real challenges for very young mothers, it should not mean the end of education or abandonment of ambitions for the future.
|
Free |
| 2006 |
Protecting self and keeping safeby Mel Foley Type: Tools for professionals WINNER - Children & Young People's Services "Stay Safe Award" 2006. A pack of materials for social workers, teachers & youth leaders to use in delivering effective education on sexual exploitation.
|
£45.00 |
Module 3: Appraising and reviewing research evidence - Trainer's packby Sarah Frost All you need to run your own training on this module.
The module pack includes session plans, learning outcomes, group activities and a CD of handouts and slides.
|
£22.00 | |
Module 5: Outcome-focused evaluation - Trainer's packby Sarah Frost Type: Teaching resources All you need to run your own training on this module.
The module pack includes session plans, learning outcomes, group activities and a CD of handouts and slides.
|
£25.00 | |
| Sep 2014 |
The Way Forward: a report for care leaversby Natasha Slater Our new report 'The way forward' shows research that Barnardo's has conducted with young people leaving care that we work with. This report shows what is important to them.
|
Free |
Module 2: Locating research evidence in five steps - Learner's packby Sarah Frost Type: Tools for professionals This module of The Evidence Guide covers areas including
- how to formulate a search question and strategy on a specific practice issue
- identifying key search terms and making the search sufficiently broad/narrow
- looking for research using the internet and online resources
- using gateways and databases to find research
- how to get full copies of research papers.
|
£12.00 | |
| 2007 |
Staying on - briefing paper and DVDby Anne Pinney and Alison Worsley Type: Policy and research documents This briefing asks young people's views on the Government's plans to make young people stay on in education or training until they are 18.
|
Free |
| 2005 |
Evaluation of Wiltshire school start service - work in progressby Rachel Dowling An evaluation of the programme of work carried out at home, pre-school and in school settings with children and their families.
|
Free |
Barnardo's Eggciting Challenge (Primary School - Key Stages 1 and 2)Type: Teaching resources This fun activity gives children the chance to decorate a hard boiled egg. Their challenge is to look after it for a week.
|
Free | |
| Sep 2015 |
How much do you know about Generation 'Selfie'?by Barnardo's in partnership with Ipsos MORI Type: Policy and research documents This report is based on research conducted by Ipsos MORI into the views and concerns of young people, with a focus on those from the most disadvantaged background.
|
Free |
| 2006 |
Module 1: Using research evidence in practice: an introduction - Learner's packby Sarah Frost Type: Tools for professionals This module of The Evidence Guide covers areas including:
- what we mean by research evidence and why we need to use it
- identifying the factors that affect practitioner decision making and the role of research
- why not all evidence is equal and challenging claims to authority
- appraising the obstacles/enablers to using research in practice
- make sense of research jargon.
|
£12.00 |
| 2007 |
Young people's experiences of, and solutions to, identity related bullying: Research reportby Vikki Butler Type: Policy and research documents This research, involving 77 young people, examines young people¿s experiences of bullying- not just those who are bullied, but also young people who bully and young people who witness bullying in day to day life.
|
Free |
Module 3: Appraising and reviewing research evidence - Learner's packby Sarah Frost Type: Tools for professionals This module of The Evidence Guide covers areas including:
- research design understanding quantitative and qualitative methods
- the different types of questions that quantitative and qualitative research can answer
- a gentle guide to statistics and qualitative research methods
- the importance of critical appraisal, tried and tested critical thinking tools provided.
|
£12.00 | |
School's out, or is it?by Anne Pinney and Alison Worsley This briefing is based on research with 30 young people aged 13-18 years, in three Barnardo's alternative education and training services in the North East - Palmersville Training, The Base and B76.
|
Free | |
| 2006 |
Inclusive Education in primary schools - supporting children with social, emotional and behavioural difficultiesby Karen Knamiller and Mary Duffy Type: Tools for professionals This pack offers a holistic approach to supporting inclusive education and explores ways of working with children, parents/carers, teachers and volunteer befrienders.
|
£85.00 |
Module 5: Outcome-focused evaluation - Learner's packby Sarah Frost Type: Tools for professionals This module of The Evidence Guide covers areas including:
- the evaluation cycle - what are trying to achieve
- outcome or output knowing the difference and measuring them
- selecting indicators and identifying sources of evidence
- what and when planning your evaluation
- how methods and tools for collecting and recording data
- analysing and presenting evaluation data
- reflecting on practice, learning from and sharing the findings
|
£15.00 | |
| 2006 |
Protecting self and keeping safeby Mel Foley Type: Teaching resources WINNER - Children & Young People's Services "Stay Safe Award" 2006. A pack of materials for social workers, teachers & youth leaders to use in delivering effective education on sexual exploitation.
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£45.00 |
Module 5: Outcome-focused evaluation - Trainer's packby Sarah Frost Type: Tools for professionals All you need to run your own training on this module.
The module pack includes session plans, learning outcomes, group activities and a CD of handouts and slides.
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| 2010 |
Not present and not correct: Understanding and preventing school exclusionsby Jane Evans Type: Policy and research documents Not present and not correct draws on Barnardo's experience of working with young people at risk of exclusion to present an in-depth, costed study of four models of early intervention and alternative provision which support young people to continue learning and manage their behaviour for the long term.
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| Feb 2012 |
Staying the courseby Policy, Research & Media Staying the Course takes a close, initial look at the new 16-19 Bursary Fund for England and its impact on disadvantaged 16 to 19-year-olds in education and training.
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| Sep 2014 |
The Way Forward: a report for care leaversby Natasha Slater Our new report 'The way forward' shows research that Barnardo's has conducted with young people leaving care that we work with. This report shows what is important to them.
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| May 2018 |
Involve us, Respect usby Fox, C & Le Blanc, O Type: Tools for professionals The Government has announced that Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) will
be compulsory in all schools in England from September 2019. This means that all
primary school children will be taught about relationships and all secondary school
pupils will be taught about relationships and sex. This report is for policy makers
who are designing statutory guidance on how RSE should be delivered. It is also for
schools, teachers and support workers who deliver RSE to young people - who we refer
to as 'educators'.
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| 2006 |
Module 1: Using research evidence in practice: an introduction - Learner's packby Sarah Frost This module of The Evidence Guide covers areas including:
- what we mean by research evidence and why we need to use it
- identifying the factors that affect practitioner decision making and the role of research
- why not all evidence is equal and challenging claims to authority
- appraising the obstacles/enablers to using research in practice
- make sense of research jargon.
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£12.00 |
Module 2: Locating research evidence in five steps - Trainer's packby Sarah Frost Type: Tools for professionals All you need to run your own training on this module.
The module pack includes session plans, learning outcomes, group activities and a CD of handouts and slides.
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£22.00 | |
| 2002 |
Interchange 78 - Transitions in the lives of children and young people: resilience factorsType: Policy and research documents A report describing effective strategies in health, education and social work for helping children to cope with periods of transition and change by promoting resilience.
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Barnardo's Care and Share Challenge (Primary School - Key Stages 1 and 2)Type: Teaching resources Take up the Care and Share Challenge for a fun take on friends and friendships, and you could be helping fund Barnardo's work with children seriously affected by bullying.
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Module 3: Appraising and reviewing research evidence - Learner's packby Sarah Frost This module of The Evidence Guide covers areas including:
- research design understanding quantitative and qualitative methods
- the different types of questions that quantitative and qualitative research can answer
- a gentle guide to statistics and qualitative research methods
- the importance of critical appraisal, tried and tested critical thinking tools provided.
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School's out, or is it?by Anne Pinney and Alison Worsley Type: Campaign documents This briefing is based on research with 30 young people aged 13-18 years, in three Barnardo's alternative education and training services in the North East - Palmersville Training, The Base and B76.
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Module 1: Using research evidence in practice: an introduction - Trainer's packby Sarah Frost Type: Tools for professionals All you need to run your own training on this module.
The module contains session plans, learning outcomes, group activities and a CD of handouts and slides.
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£22.00 | |
| 2006 |
Raising awareness and promoting positive mental health and well-being among young people - The role of peer supportby Sharon Vincent, Susie Warden and Mary Duffy The report presents the findings of a research study which explored young people's views and experiences of peer support.
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Barnardo's Big Bounce (Primary School - Key Stages 1 and 2)Type: Teaching resources This entertaining activity challenges children to bounce as many times as they can, using different types of bouncing. Children will understand the importance of daily exercise whilst also learning about the physical effects on the body.
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Year 7 Lesson plan 1 - Discover Barnardo's and the charity sectorHere children will gain an understanding of the charity sector as a whole, Barnardo¿s development over the ages and the plight of vulnerable children in the UK.
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| Nov 2015 |
Bringing Five to Thrive Alive: two approaches to implementing Five to Thrive within Barnardo'sby Bridget Pettitt Type: Policy and research documents Five to Thrive, developed by Kate Cairns Associates, is a flexible approach that offers learning for practitioners and parents. It is designed to enhance awareness of the central ingredients for healthy brain development in babies, with five key activities - Respond, Cuddle, Relax, Play, Talk - described as the 'building blocks for a healthy brain.'
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