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Social media for personnel – Practice guide

A practice guide to help support personnel and children and young people by exploring social media use from policy through to practice.

How can you support safe social media use in out-of-home care organisations?

Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, TikTok, WeChat, Instagram – as common as these social media platforms and many others are, most of us are still learning the best ways to use (or not use) them. As tools designed to remove many of the boundaries between people, social media use has enormous potential. But it also invites a …

Let’s Talk: Pornography, consent, and young people’s sexual development

In defence of the humble print photo

In the age of digital everything, printed photos still hold a unique power—especially for young people in residential care. This blog explores how photo walls and shared snapshots can spark reflection, foster connections, and help young people piece together their stories.

Building digital resilience: a relationship-based approach to online safety in out-of-home care

Young people in out-of-home care face unique challenges online. The Online Safety Practice Guide equips carers and professionals with practical, relationship-based strategies to foster trust, support digital resilience, and empower young people to navigate the online world with confidence.

Empowered Consent: The shift towards affirmative

Affirmative consent is key to supporting young people. CETC is excited to launch our new "When Yes Means YES" course to help carers and professionals navigate trauma-informed consent conversations.