Care Visions Residential

26/05/2026

⚽ It’s football, but not as we know it - How do shared activities and communities play a crucial role in developing connection, competence and belonging? 💭

'It’s football, but not as we know it: Twenty-five years of connection and competence' by Phil Coady is a personal and reflective account of long-term participation in our football group involving people living in and working within Care Visions Residential.

Pleased to say that this article also features in the latest edition of the Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care from CELCIS 📚

Phil considers how caring cultures are nurtured over time, and what helps sustain meaningful relationships, shared identity and supportive spaces across generations.💛

📖 You can read the article here:
https://www.celcis.org/application/files/7817/7912/0973/2026_Vol_25_No_1_Coady_P_Its_football_but_not_as_we_know_it.pdf

We’re are delighted to see further contributions in this spring edition from other CV Staff - Danny Henderson and Ross Buchanan.

🔗 Explore the full issue at:
https://www.celcis.org/knowledge-bank/search-bank/journal/scottish-journal-residential-child-care-vol-25-no-1

22/05/2026

🐶 Risk it for a Dog Biscuit?

Pleased to highlight another contribution from the Care Visions team featured in the latest edition of the Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care from CELCIS 👏📚

Risk it for a Dog Biscuit 🐾 by Ross Buchanan - CV Service Manager, reflects on the journey of supporting a young person to live with her dog, Max.

The article explores the powerful impact human–animal relationships can have within residential child care, highlighting significant changes in the young person’s wellbeing, emotional regulation, relationships and engagement with education following the move.

📖 You can read the article here:
https://www.celcis.org/application/files/8617/7912/1276/2026_Vol_25_No_1_Buchanan_R_Risk_it_for_a_dog_biscuit.pdf

There are further contributions in this edition from our teams.
🔗 View the full Spring issue here:
https://www.celcis.org/knowledge-bank/search-bank/journal/scottish-journal-residential-child-care-vol-25-no-1

20/05/2026

We’re proud to see three articles from the Care Visions team featured in the latest edition of the Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care from CELCIS 👏📚

🔗 https://www.celcis.org/knowledge-bank/search-bank/journal/scottish-journal-residential-child-care-vol-25-no-1

Our first listed article in the Spring issue is 'Violence in residential child care: A review of a symposium on practitioner experiences' by Sydney Guinchard (from The Why Not? Trust for Care Experienced Young People) and our Head of Development, Danny Henderson.

📖 Read the article here:https://www.celcis.org/application/files/6817/7912/2046/2026_Vol_25_No_1_Guinchard_S__Henderson_D_Violence_in_residential_child_care.pdf

We’re also delighted to see contributions in this latest journal edition from Phil Coady and Ross Buchanan, highlighting the depth of knowledge, reflection and practice experience across our teams. We look forward to shining a light on them all. 💛

11/05/2026

🎙️ A powerful moment from one of the recent conversations shared by Care Visions Talks.

What if “switching off” is actually the brain trying to cope? 💬

💭 Have you seen this kind of response in children or young people you support?

In this clip from a Family Talk Spotlight, Gabor Maté explores something many children and young people experience; zoning out, disconnecting, or seeming absent-minded under stress.

Rather than seeing this simply as “bad behaviour” or lack of focus, he invites us to think about what may be happening underneath. When children can’t fight or flee, the brain may find another way to cope.

For those caring for and supporting children every day, these conversations matter. 💙

🎧 Watch the full conversation with Lucy Johnston on YouTube () or listen on all podcast platforms.

👉 https://youtu.be/9DhFV7fCSTA?si=pWM9z0jyg_K-hkJX

21/04/2026

Behind the Scenes of filming day🎬

Roots to Growth is Care Visions’ relationship centred practice framework and learning programme, designed by Danny Henderson and Phil Cody, which places relationships, identity, competence, and hope at the heart of trauma informed care.

Please watch this space as we share more over the coming weeks ...

16/04/2026

We are delighted to share a new eLearning module from Children and Young People's Centre for Justice in collaboration with us at Care Visions Residential.

This module helps raise awareness about the unnecessary criminalisation of children in care.

More information and details of free places is available via: https://www.cycj.org.uk/e-learning/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaARCGHRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaftlGyFwGTchgojqYbHH5eXR3Pi3t1FgmENgaAFwftsOTqzeYu1wYS32jhHzQ_aem_Gxr1JBupmHZMx3OaeGm_7w

Thanks to CYCJ, The Promise Scotland and everyone involved.

We are delighted to be able to offer a new eLearning module in collaboration with Care Visions Residential!

Rights respecting in residential care introduces the prevalence and impact of how everyday behaviours that would typically be handled within a family setting can sometimes escalate into police involvement when they occur in care environments.

Thanks to the support of The Promise Scotland we are able to bring you this module free of charge.

Enrol here: https://mycll.strath.ac.uk/View-Class/rdid/72/cr/5275

14/04/2026

💭 What becomes possible when genuine care is matched with belief and opportunity?
We’d love to hear your thoughts - How do you help young people build confidence and look ahead? Share in the comments 👇

In this clip from a Care Visions Talks Professional Talk, Tina Copp shares a hopeful and honest perspective, reminding us it’s not about “fixing” everything, but about supporting young people to find a new direction and move forward with confidence.

At Care Visions, Residential Child Care Workers play a vital role in creating the conditions for change, offering consistency, encouragement, and belief. 🌱

🎥 You can watch or listen to the full conversation at:
https://carevisionsresidential.co.uk/care-visions-professional-talk/from-care-to-confidence

09/04/2026

Meet Rachel: from Early Learning to Residential Child Care Worker 🌟➡️🏡

A career change and a job she wasn’t sure she would get, but 10 years on, she’s so pleased she did!💛

From nurseries to residential child care- Rachel shares what surprised her, what she’s learned.

Tap to watch her story👇🎥

Have you ever changed careers? Drop a quick emoji:
🆕 First big change
🔁 Many career paths
💭 Thinking about it

Find out more about joining CareVisions via link in bio.

07/04/2026

💭 What becomes possible when genuine care is matched with belief and opportunity?
We’d love to hear your thoughts - How do you help young people build confidence and look ahead? Share in the comments 👇

In this clip from a Professional Talk, Tina Copp shares a hopeful and honest perspective, reminding us it’s not about “fixing” everything, but about supporting young people to find a new direction and move forward with confidence.

At Care Visions, Residential Child Care Workers play a vital role in creating the conditions for change, offering consistency, encouragement, and belief. 🌱

🎥 You can watch or listen to the full conversation at:
https://carevisionsresidential.co.uk/care-visions-professional-talk/from-care-to-confidence

31/03/2026

💭 How do we build real connection with young people while still holding boundaries that they need?
We’d love to hear your thoughts how do you create meaningful connection in your role? Drop a comment below 👇

In this clip from a Care Visions Talks Professional Talk, Tina Copp reflects on a powerful shift in perspective, moving beyond simply teaching, to truly connecting with the whole person and walking alongside them.

It’s a message that resonates strongly in residential care too. Every day, Residential Child Care Workers do more than support routines - they build relationships, create safe spaces, and help young people grow in confidence and trust. 🤝

🎥 You can watch or listen to the full conversation via:
https://carevisionsresidential.co.uk/care-visions-professional-talk/from-care-to-confidence.