Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
@nuffieldfjo.bsky.social
Nuffield FJO aims to improve the use of data and research evidence in the family justice system in England and Wales. Established by The Nuffield Foundation.
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These new briefing papers highlights learning points from a peer collaborative convened by Nuffield Family Justice Observatory focused on improving support for for children in complex situations.
These new briefing papers highlights learning points from a peer collaborative convened by Nuffield Family Justice Observatory focused on improving support for for children in complex situations.
CHART OF THE MONTH - NOVEMBER
November is #NationalCareLeaversMonth. In this month's chart of the month we look at what data tells us about care leavers' pathways into higher education, where vocational pathways are more common
Explore the data: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/data-tracker
November is #NationalCareLeaversMonth. In this month's chart of the month we look at what data tells us about care leavers' pathways into higher education, where vocational pathways are more common
Explore the data: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/data-tracker
November 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM
CHART OF THE MONTH - NOVEMBER
November is #NationalCareLeaversMonth. In this month's chart of the month we look at what data tells us about care leavers' pathways into higher education, where vocational pathways are more common
Explore the data: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/data-tracker
November is #NationalCareLeaversMonth. In this month's chart of the month we look at what data tells us about care leavers' pathways into higher education, where vocational pathways are more common
Explore the data: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/data-tracker
"We would not tolerate these circumstances for our own children, so why do we allow it for children who are in the care of the state?"
NFJO Director Lisa Harker analyses new figures on supported accommodation and what they mean for children in care
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NFJO Director Lisa Harker analyses new figures on supported accommodation and what they mean for children in care
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Shocking number of children in care live without consistent love of an adult
Lisa Harker of the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory, analyses figures on supported accommodation and what they mean for children in care.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM
"We would not tolerate these circumstances for our own children, so why do we allow it for children who are in the care of the state?"
NFJO Director Lisa Harker analyses new figures on supported accommodation and what they mean for children in care
www.bigissue.com/opinion/supp...
NFJO Director Lisa Harker analyses new figures on supported accommodation and what they mean for children in care
www.bigissue.com/opinion/supp...
WEBINAR TODAY - 12:00 - 13:00 (Online)
What words do you think come to mind for parents when they think about their relationships with social workers?
Join us as we discuss changing reported negative dynamics between parents and professionals working in children’s services.
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What words do you think come to mind for parents when they think about their relationships with social workers?
Join us as we discuss changing reported negative dynamics between parents and professionals working in children’s services.
lnkd.in/emvKC324
November 18, 2025 at 10:25 AM
WEBINAR TODAY - 12:00 - 13:00 (Online)
What words do you think come to mind for parents when they think about their relationships with social workers?
Join us as we discuss changing reported negative dynamics between parents and professionals working in children’s services.
lnkd.in/emvKC324
What words do you think come to mind for parents when they think about their relationships with social workers?
Join us as we discuss changing reported negative dynamics between parents and professionals working in children’s services.
lnkd.in/emvKC324
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These new briefing papers highlights learning points from a peer collaborative convened by Nuffield Family Justice Observatory focused on improving support for for children in complex situations.
These new briefing papers highlights learning points from a peer collaborative convened by Nuffield Family Justice Observatory focused on improving support for for children in complex situations.
November 18, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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These new briefing papers highlights learning points from a peer collaborative convened by Nuffield Family Justice Observatory focused on improving support for for children in complex situations.
These new briefing papers highlights learning points from a peer collaborative convened by Nuffield Family Justice Observatory focused on improving support for for children in complex situations.
We've noticed some new followers so wanted to share some information about how we work at Nuffield Family Justice Observatory.
Read more here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/about
Read more here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/about
October 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
We've noticed some new followers so wanted to share some information about how we work at Nuffield Family Justice Observatory.
Read more here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/about
Read more here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/about
NEW SEEDING CHANGE STORY - ON OUR WEBSITE NOW
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Read the full story: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/story/reduci...
Reducing trauma and maintaining connections with HOPE Boxes when newborn babies and their mothers are separated - Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
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October 7, 2025 at 10:29 AM
NEW SEEDING CHANGE STORY - ON OUR WEBSITE NOW
Read the full story: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/story/reduci...
Read the full story: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/story/reduci...
NEW STORY COMING SOON
In our latest Seeding Change article we will be looking at how HOPE Boxes are reducing trauma and maintaining connections when newborn babies and their mothers are separated
The story will be available to read on our website soon
In our latest Seeding Change article we will be looking at how HOPE Boxes are reducing trauma and maintaining connections when newborn babies and their mothers are separated
The story will be available to read on our website soon
September 30, 2025 at 10:06 AM
NEW STORY COMING SOON
In our latest Seeding Change article we will be looking at how HOPE Boxes are reducing trauma and maintaining connections when newborn babies and their mothers are separated
The story will be available to read on our website soon
In our latest Seeding Change article we will be looking at how HOPE Boxes are reducing trauma and maintaining connections when newborn babies and their mothers are separated
The story will be available to read on our website soon
Our new briefing paper 'Residential family assessment centres: Data trends and questions' examines the patterns around the increasing number of new registrations of residential family assessment centres across the country.
Read more here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/res...
Read more here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/res...
July 30, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Our new briefing paper 'Residential family assessment centres: Data trends and questions' examines the patterns around the increasing number of new registrations of residential family assessment centres across the country.
Read more here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/res...
Read more here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/res...
NEW BRIEFING PAPER - AVAILABLE NOW
'Residential family assessment centres: Data trends and questions'
Read and download the paper here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/res...
'Residential family assessment centres: Data trends and questions'
Read and download the paper here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/res...
July 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM
NEW BRIEFING PAPER - AVAILABLE NOW
'Residential family assessment centres: Data trends and questions'
Read and download the paper here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/res...
'Residential family assessment centres: Data trends and questions'
Read and download the paper here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/res...
This new briefing paper will be available to read and download in full on our website very soon.
We will also be sharing highlights from the paper across our Bluesky and LinkedIn.
We will also be sharing highlights from the paper across our Bluesky and LinkedIn.
July 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM
This new briefing paper will be available to read and download in full on our website very soon.
We will also be sharing highlights from the paper across our Bluesky and LinkedIn.
We will also be sharing highlights from the paper across our Bluesky and LinkedIn.
In the UK, 93% of 16-year-olds stay at home with their families. They can’t vote, drive, or get a credit card, so it’s little surprise they’re not ready to live independently.
In this article Lisa Harker explores how it’s a very different story for children in the care system - ow.ly/kvLO50WntBK
In this article Lisa Harker explores how it’s a very different story for children in the care system - ow.ly/kvLO50WntBK
Generation abandoned? - Nuffield Foundation
Young people in care are being left further behind: we need to examine why care is not providing the right foundation for adulthood
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July 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
In the UK, 93% of 16-year-olds stay at home with their families. They can’t vote, drive, or get a credit card, so it’s little surprise they’re not ready to live independently.
In this article Lisa Harker explores how it’s a very different story for children in the care system - ow.ly/kvLO50WntBK
In this article Lisa Harker explores how it’s a very different story for children in the care system - ow.ly/kvLO50WntBK
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Earlier this year, the President of the Family Division, the Rt. Hon. Andrew McFarlane published a toolkit for judges to help them in writing to the children involved in the cases before them.
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Earlier this year, the President of the Family Division, the Rt. Hon. Andrew McFarlane published a toolkit for judges to help them in writing to the children involved in the cases before them.
www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/u...
www.judiciary.uk
July 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Earlier this year, the President of the Family Division, the Rt. Hon. Andrew McFarlane published a toolkit for judges to help them in writing to the children involved in the cases before them.
www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/u...
Earlier this year, the President of the Family Division, the Rt. Hon. Andrew McFarlane published a toolkit for judges to help them in writing to the children involved in the cases before them.
www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/u...
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Gaps in data and a lack of a joined up plan to improve data collection is leading to a "data desert" that seriously impedes improvements to services in the family justice system, according to this article from Law Gazette.
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Gaps in data and a lack of a joined up plan to improve data collection is leading to a "data desert" that seriously impedes improvements to services in the family justice system, according to this article from Law Gazette.
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news-focus/i...
In depth: Family data desert is impeding improvement to court services
MPs hear that the government's approach to improving family court services for children is being impeded by information gaps and the lack of a joined-up plan to enhance data collection and analysis.
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July 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Gaps in data and a lack of a joined up plan to improve data collection is leading to a "data desert" that seriously impedes improvements to services in the family justice system, according to this article from Law Gazette.
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news-focus/i...
Gaps in data and a lack of a joined up plan to improve data collection is leading to a "data desert" that seriously impedes improvements to services in the family justice system, according to this article from Law Gazette.
www.lawgazette.co.uk/news-focus/i...
Good data is a vital part of a just and effective family justice system. In any organisation, the choices about what is measured reflect priorities; in Lord Darzi’s words, ‘What gets measured, get managed’.
Read more from this newly published report : www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/chi...
Read more from this newly published report : www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/chi...
July 4, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Good data is a vital part of a just and effective family justice system. In any organisation, the choices about what is measured reflect priorities; in Lord Darzi’s words, ‘What gets measured, get managed’.
Read more from this newly published report : www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/chi...
Read more from this newly published report : www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/chi...
NEW PAPER
Good data is a vital part of a just and effective family justice system. Reliable, meaningful data not only enables people to track progress against aims and objectives but also brings transparency to how the system operates.
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/chi...
Good data is a vital part of a just and effective family justice system. Reliable, meaningful data not only enables people to track progress against aims and objectives but also brings transparency to how the system operates.
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/chi...
July 3, 2025 at 6:47 AM
NEW PAPER
Good data is a vital part of a just and effective family justice system. Reliable, meaningful data not only enables people to track progress against aims and objectives but also brings transparency to how the system operates.
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/chi...
Good data is a vital part of a just and effective family justice system. Reliable, meaningful data not only enables people to track progress against aims and objectives but also brings transparency to how the system operates.
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/chi...
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This blog post from Lucy Reid highlights the importance of child participation in court proceedings, giving an example of a case where the children felt heard and understood: transparencyproject.org.uk/if-i-had-to-...
This blog post from Lucy Reid highlights the importance of child participation in court proceedings, giving an example of a case where the children felt heard and understood: transparencyproject.org.uk/if-i-had-to-...
‘If I had to live with mum I’d jump out of the window’ - Why two boys ended up living with their dad
On the day I saw them trot across the court waiting room on the way back from meeting the judge, Jamie and Andrew* were 10 and 14. I didn’t know that at the t
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July 1, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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This blog post from Lucy Reid highlights the importance of child participation in court proceedings, giving an example of a case where the children felt heard and understood: transparencyproject.org.uk/if-i-had-to-...
This blog post from Lucy Reid highlights the importance of child participation in court proceedings, giving an example of a case where the children felt heard and understood: transparencyproject.org.uk/if-i-had-to-...
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Today, the MoJ released the latest figures on the applications for the number of children subject to deprive them of their liberty under the inherent jurisdiction of the high court, through their Family Court Statistics Quarterly release.
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/news/data-re...
Today, the MoJ released the latest figures on the applications for the number of children subject to deprive them of their liberty under the inherent jurisdiction of the high court, through their Family Court Statistics Quarterly release.
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/news/data-re...
Data released by the Ministry of Justice shows 321 children subject to DoL applications January to March 2025 - Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
Newly-released Ministry of Justice (MoJ) information shows that 321 children subject to DoL applications from January to March 2025
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June 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Today, the MoJ released the latest figures on the applications for the number of children subject to deprive them of their liberty under the inherent jurisdiction of the high court, through their Family Court Statistics Quarterly release.
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/news/data-re...
Today, the MoJ released the latest figures on the applications for the number of children subject to deprive them of their liberty under the inherent jurisdiction of the high court, through their Family Court Statistics Quarterly release.
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/news/data-re...
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C/W: suicide.
According to the Ministry of Justice, 1,280 children were subject to deprivation of liberty orders in 2024 in England & Wales. Lisa Harker, @nuffieldfjo.bsky.social, joins Will Hutton to explore what potential alternative approaches could look like. podfollow.com/the-we-socie...
According to the Ministry of Justice, 1,280 children were subject to deprivation of liberty orders in 2024 in England & Wales. Lisa Harker, @nuffieldfjo.bsky.social, joins Will Hutton to explore what potential alternative approaches could look like. podfollow.com/the-we-socie...
June 18, 2025 at 10:31 AM
C/W: suicide.
According to the Ministry of Justice, 1,280 children were subject to deprivation of liberty orders in 2024 in England & Wales. Lisa Harker, @nuffieldfjo.bsky.social, joins Will Hutton to explore what potential alternative approaches could look like. podfollow.com/the-we-socie...
According to the Ministry of Justice, 1,280 children were subject to deprivation of liberty orders in 2024 in England & Wales. Lisa Harker, @nuffieldfjo.bsky.social, joins Will Hutton to explore what potential alternative approaches could look like. podfollow.com/the-we-socie...
NEW REPORT COMING SOON
We will be publishing this new report very soon and will announce the publication on our LinkedIn and Bluesky. Keep an eye out for more.
We will be publishing this new report very soon and will announce the publication on our LinkedIn and Bluesky. Keep an eye out for more.
June 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
NEW REPORT COMING SOON
We will be publishing this new report very soon and will announce the publication on our LinkedIn and Bluesky. Keep an eye out for more.
We will be publishing this new report very soon and will announce the publication on our LinkedIn and Bluesky. Keep an eye out for more.
Nuffield Family Justice Observatory Director Lisa Harker appeared on the We Society podcast from Academy of Social Sciences speaking to host Will Hutton about the groundbreaking work that NFJO has undertaken on children on deprivation of liberty orders.
Listen online here: lnkd.in/dChS7DiG
Listen online here: lnkd.in/dChS7DiG
June 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Nuffield Family Justice Observatory Director Lisa Harker appeared on the We Society podcast from Academy of Social Sciences speaking to host Will Hutton about the groundbreaking work that NFJO has undertaken on children on deprivation of liberty orders.
Listen online here: lnkd.in/dChS7DiG
Listen online here: lnkd.in/dChS7DiG
What do you think about some of the questions posed by our updated report 'Recurrent care proceedings: five key areas for reflection from the research'?
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Share your thoughts below.
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Share your thoughts below.
May 6, 2025 at 10:21 AM
What do you think about some of the questions posed by our updated report 'Recurrent care proceedings: five key areas for reflection from the research'?
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/rec...
Share your thoughts below.
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/rec...
Share your thoughts below.
This new report updates the 2021 edition and gives five key areas for reflection. We also examine effective ways of working.
Read more from the report on our website now: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/rec...
Read more from the report on our website now: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/rec...
Recurrent care proceedings: five key areas for reflection from the research (update) - Nuffield Family Justice Observatory
Updated briefing note bringing together key areas for reflection from research into recurrent care proceedings.
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May 2, 2025 at 9:47 AM
This new report updates the 2021 edition and gives five key areas for reflection. We also examine effective ways of working.
Read more from the report on our website now: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/rec...
Read more from the report on our website now: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/rec...
This spotlight paper will update the 2021 edition, notably including findings from two recent studies that have linked Cafcass and Cafcass Cymru data with health data.
We will be posting further updates when this report is available on our website.
We will be posting further updates when this report is available on our website.
April 28, 2025 at 8:24 AM
This spotlight paper will update the 2021 edition, notably including findings from two recent studies that have linked Cafcass and Cafcass Cymru data with health data.
We will be posting further updates when this report is available on our website.
We will be posting further updates when this report is available on our website.
Our brand new Data Tracker brings our data and research together into one easy-to-use dashboard.
We will be continuously adding new data to the tracker – if there is information you would like to see on our new dashboard, please message us
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/data-tracker
We will be continuously adding new data to the tracker – if there is information you would like to see on our new dashboard, please message us
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/data-tracker
April 16, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Our brand new Data Tracker brings our data and research together into one easy-to-use dashboard.
We will be continuously adding new data to the tracker – if there is information you would like to see on our new dashboard, please message us
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/data-tracker
We will be continuously adding new data to the tracker – if there is information you would like to see on our new dashboard, please message us
www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/data-tracker
Be the first to read our latest data and research on newborn babies, and find out about upcoming events, by signing up for our bulletin.
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April 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Be the first to read our latest data and research on newborn babies, and find out about upcoming events, by signing up for our bulletin.
Sign up and read previous bulletins on our website here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/project/newb...
Sign up and read previous bulletins on our website here: www.nuffieldfjo.org.uk/project/newb...