FROM THE EDITOR

Editorial: Five Years On
A look back at events during the life of the Webmag

After Caring for Children....

Cuttings
A miscellany of news and comment on topical issues including -
Mary and Joseph, Yoga, Bomb Sites, paedophiles, youth crime, chess, books and men crying

In This Issue
a summary of this month's magazine

ARTICLES

Pioneering work of the Kitezh Children's Community in Russia
Remarkable work is under way in this residential community where looked after children are educated and supported to allow them to reach their true potential

Playing Hookey Still a Problem
Nearly a fifth of Scottish pupils played truant in 2003-4

I Live in Foster Care - Emma, aged 8
Another poem from the book "Rattle my Cool"

New Book Review - Applying Family Therapy
A guide for caring professionals in the community - Reviewed by Chris Durkin

Politics and Policies
Setting the Agenda for Children and Young People.. NCB

Helping Youngsters Cope with Bereavement
Coping with the loss of a parent is tough at any age, but for children and teenagers it can be a bewildering and lonely experience

Someone to Watch Over Me
Courageous BBC TV programme

REGULAR COLUMNS

In Residence -Creating Spaces where Children can Play- Dr Keith White
Taking play seriously

The All Parliamentary Group for Children - Alison Linsey
Support for families affected by drugs

In Care : Jon-Jon - Part 3
More on the unhappy life of Mikey

Hesley Column - Short Back and Sides Sir! - Lesley Durston
A hairdresser comes to the village

Northern Outlook - A new monthly column by staff of SIRCC
Ian Milligan poses a problem on documenting a private talk

The Gus Greene Column
Gus is still on holiday in Australia - Definitely back next month

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