Working with children is both demanding and rewarding. We examine potential child-focused roles, the legal requirements and the qualifications you need to work with children.
October's Most Popular Articles...
The 'Every Child Matters' Policy Explained:
If you work with children, or you’re a parent or carer, you may have heard about the Every Child Matters policy. Introduced by the UK… [494 views in Oct]
Becoming a Special Needs Volunteer:
Across the United Kingdom there are thousands of children and adults alike who are in need of assistance because of medical, emotional, or learning… [182 views in Oct]
Children Act 2004:
The Children Act 2004 provides the legal basis for how social services and other agencies deal with issues relating to children.
These guidelines have been laid… [122 views in Oct]
How to Run a Respite Care Programme?:
Hello and thank you for your question. I'm sure you've already realised that, for such an important provision, respite care is woefully… [78 views in Oct]
Working in Respite Care for Children:
Respite care is care that is provided to families who have sick or disabled children and who care for them around the clock. Respite care gives… [48 views in Oct]
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Comments
Cynthia Re: Becoming a Special Needs Volunteer
My name is Cynthia , and I have a strong interest in supporting children with special needs. I deeply admire the work your…
21 August 2025
Trace Re: Working at a Children's Home
Hi I am just wondering I am keen to work I. A children home having been in care myself I have no gcsc in childcare
30 June 2024
Kate Re: Working in Respite Care for Children
Hello, there As lots of people here seem to be, I am an SEMH/SEND teacher and have met multiple parents over the years…
Pat Re: Becoming a Special Needs Volunteer
I have been in the caring profession all my working life . Was in the army in QARANC , senior auxiliary nursing residents…
21 April 2024
None Re: Becoming a Special Needs Volunteer
Have worked in the care field all my working life . Support worker with children with behaviour problems. Senior auxiliary…
7 January 2024
Saadia Khoyratee Re: Creches
Hi, I passed my LV3 Childcare online and worked day to day in different nursery for the nursery manager it’s not a reel experience and it’s right I don’t…
Ian Re: Becoming a Special Needs Volunteer
Dear Sir/madam, I'm interested in volunteering in SNE field as a volunteer as eventually would like to work in this field…
30 October 2023
Lullu Re: Working With Blind Children
Good evening I’m Miss Luisella Dettori I was contact you long time ago and your answer was no . After many years I tried again .…