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Islington House Project Jobs!
Posted 2nd June 2021
It’s an exciting time for Islington House Project. Following a successful pilot phase they are now growing their innovative service so that they can support more care experienced young people to make positive transitions to greater independence.
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Our CEO's involvement with CLNM
Posted 28th May 2021
As a charity we continually strive to develop what we do and improve the experience of leaving care for young people. As professionals we have views on how this can be done but we also recognise that the greatest insight on how to improve things...
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The Big Ask
Posted 12th May 2021
The Big Ask is a survey for children and young people aged 4–17 in England. The survey is split into different age groups, so you can fill in a version appropriate for your age.
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
Posted 10th May 2021
The National House Project is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week. This year the theme is Nature and how connecting with the natural world can support good mental health.
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StoryFutures project
Posted 7th May 2021
During May Warwickshire House Project young people are working with Avril (Virtual Reality Director) and Joel (Lecturer in Forensic Psychology) on the StoryFutures Project to explore the development of a digital technology that can support young...
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Tackling Homelessness - Case Studies
Posted 1st April 2021
In 2018 the Housing Plus Academy Think Tank ran a two day event on ‘ Homelessness: A National Scandal.’ As part of the response to the event the Housing and Communities team at the London School Of Economics then commenced to look at innovative...
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Islington Council commits to giving all care leavers 12 months’ free wi-fi in national first
Posted 18th March 2021
Islington Council has become the first local authority in the country to ensure that all young people leaving care in the borough are provided with wi-fi broadband access at home for the first 12 months they live independently.
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We are a member of the Charis Shop!
Posted 10th March 2021
We are pleased to share that we are a member of the Charis Let’s Talk Shop! A grant from the Sustainable Living Foundation will be used to help House Project young people moving into their first home with white goods, fuel vouchers and much...
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Wolverhampton House Project wins at Children & Young People Now Awards
Posted 5th March 2021
The City of Wolverhampton Council triumphed in one category and was shortlisted for another at this year's Children & Young People Now Awards.
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Welcome to the House Project Coventry City Council
Posted 4th March 2021
We are delighted that Coventry has decided to work with the National House Project to establish a House Project for young people leaving care.
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We are a member of The British Youth Council
Posted 2nd March 2021
The National House Project and Care Leavers National Movement are a member of The British Youth Council, who empower young people across the UK to have a say and be heard.
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Housing scheme for care leavers a first for West Sussex
Posted 2nd February 2021
A housing project for young people who have been in care in West Sussex has been given the green light by West Sussex County Council’s Cabinet on 22nd January 2021.
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A message from our CEO January 2021
Posted 29th January 2021
When I last wrote in July, I was ever hopeful that over the intervening six months we would have moved on from lockdown and would now be emerging into what people commonly refer to as the ‘new normal’. Clearly, we remain in a similar situation...
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Newsletter January 2021
Posted 29th January 2021
Happy New Year and welcome to our first newsletter of 2021. We hope you are continuing to keep safe and well during the pandemic.
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CYPNow Feature Article - Making a house into a home
Posted 2nd December 2020
The National House Project works with councils to support young people in care to move into their own homes. Jo Stephenson spoke to staff and participants to find out how it works and the difference i...
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Care leavers’ House Project opens door to education and employment
Posted 23rd November 2020
Care leavers in Oxfordshire have successfully supported each other into college and employment through an innovative shared housing scheme – the House Project.Their achievements are revealed this we...
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