Tag: parenting

• Children of Migrant Families and Access to Early Years/Childcare Services — The Overlooked Barrier

  Early education and childcare do more than keep a tired parent working — they shape children’s language, social skills, school-readiness and long-term life chances. Yet in the UK a hidden policy barrier is shutting tens of thousands of children out of those opportunities: immigration conditions that place their parents under No Recourse to Public Funds…

  ZabethJ

  October 29, 2025

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  education, family, mental-health, news, parenting

• Understanding UK Social Care: A Guide for Migrant Families

  “Helping you navigate the system with confidence and clarity“ Moving to a new country brings a mix of hope and uncertainty—especially when it comes to your family’s wellbeing. In the UK, social care services are designed to support vulnerable individuals and families, including children, older adults, and those with disabilities. But for many migrant families,…

  ZabethJ

  June 20, 2025

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  children, education, family, mental-health, migrant families, parenting, social care system

• Navigating with ZabethJ

  Guidance, care, and clarity for every family’s journey Welcome to My Blog! Hello and thank you for visiting. I’m Zabethjohn, a retired social worker with decades of experience in the UK social care system. This blog is a space dedicated to exploring important issues in child protection, social care practices, and the unique challenges faced…

  ZabethJ

  June 19, 2025

  Uncategorized

  children, education, family, mental-health, parenting