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2024
March 2024
Latest CORC news
- #BeeWell’s survey results show rising hope and optimism for young people in Greater Manchester
- Independent evaluation of West Ham United Foundation mentoring programme
- A new year of CORC membership and its benefits
- From the CORC inbox – RCADS and the use of binary norms
Our collaborations
- Havering Youth Wellbeing Census – inspiring schools and councils
- Digital ROMs CYPMH Network
- Broadening awareness of, and working with Neurodiversity: BACP conference and Anna Freud learning
- Telling young women and girls’ mental health stories: please get involved in My story and me
- Research: Constructs associated with youth crime and violence amongst 6 to 18 year olds
Training and events
- New additions to the CORC 2024 training schedule
- Next CORC training: 18 April
- So What seminar: today at 17:30
- Last chance to book no.1 rated DfE quality-assured Senior Mental Health Lead course: 31 March deadline
February 2024
Latest CORC news
- My Voice Matters, our news from Children’s Mental Health Week
- CORC’s ‘For Young People’ webpage is relaunched
- Being able to listen to young voices across a diverse range of abilities, needs, communication styles and ages - new accessible GBO project
- From the CORC inbox – translation of outcome measures
Our collaborations
- So What? Seminar: Preventing mental health difficulties in children and young people
- Mental health interventions for children and young people with long-term health conditions in Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services – research paper
- Developing learning content for the UCL Child and Adolescent Psychology and Neuroscience postgraduate diploma
- Voices that should be heard: blog by Head of Participation at Anna Freud
Training and events
- CORC training: Engaging young people in routine outcome monitoring – 27 February
- UK Trauma Council Insight Series: Trauma and Adolescence: A Socially Embedded Approach - 22 February
- Senior mental health lead training with DfE funded places
- Mental health and school attendance course – 12 March
January 2024
Latest CORC news
- Case study learning from Wolverhampton: Undertaking an emotional and mental health needs assessment
- CORC to evaluate the Cheshire and Merseyside Children’s Transformation Programme
- From the CORC inbox: new newsletter feature for 2024
- Improving the use of outcome measures in voluntary and community services - free webinar
- CORC Advisory Group into its second year
Our collaborations
- So What…? seminar recording: So What have we learnt from the last year? Inequalities, prevention, and youth crime and violence
- Research participation for those working with children seeking refuge and/or asylum
- New targeted support toolkit for schools and colleges by Anna Freud
Training and events
- CORC training for you and your staff this year
- NHS Perinatal Mental Health free e-learning programme updated
- National Autism train the trainer programme – February and March dates
- National i-THRIVE community of practice event - 7 March
2023
December 2023
November 2023
Latest CORC news
- Reflections on CORC Forum 2023, from Kate Dalzell
- New CORC guidance on understanding and addressing the challenges of outcome measurement associated with differences in culture
- CORC comparators: do you know how change in your service compares to other services?
- Supporting children and young people in NHS services
Our collaborations
- Key research findings in children and young people’s mental health highlighted in Evidence Based Practice Unit latest report
- New resource hub to support mental health in schools and colleges
- Anti-bullying blog: United Against Bullying Plus schools programme evaluation
- Free resources from the UK Trauma Council to help children and young people affected by war, migration and asylum
- Opportunity for schools across England to take part in a funded trauma-informed training to support young people
- Recruiting parents and carers to take part in London Vanguard advisory group
Training and events
- CORC training places available in January and February 2024
- November and December Anna Freud school training 2023
- Free UK Trauma Council webinar 5 December: Childhood trauma, war and conflict
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October 2023
Latest CORC news
- CORC Forum 2023: final agenda and speakers
- Developing a routine outcome measurement guidance video for staff induction and training: Avon and Wiltshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Is it possible to form a digital therapeutic alliance with a mental health app? Mental Elf blog by Jenna Jacob
- Collaborating with young people, parents and carers in mental health: research is key to its success.
- Different service’s needs and how CORC can help
Our collaborations
- Young people, researchers and practitioners required for a new image-based measure focus group
- The Good Childhood Report 2023, from The Children’s Society
- Can Britain Get Talking? Peter Fonagy on ITV Tonight
Training and events
- Final chance to book CORC Forum: 21 November
- CORC Training: November and January dates
- So What seminar: 27 November
September 2023
Latest CORC news
- New speakers confirmed for our 2023 CORC Forum: book your place now
- Member case study from SWEDA: understanding the impact of support provided by an eating disorder service
- Digital tools to support the collection of outcome measures in mental health services
Our collaborations
- Recruiting schools in Kent, Slough and Wiltshire for a study of the wellbeing initiative: More Good Days at School
- Engaging students with wellbeing findings and other resources for education settings
Training and events
- CORC training: Introduction to outcomes measures, 16 October
- CORC training: Use of measures in supervision, 14 November
- CORC at CST Annual Conference: schools as psychologically safe places workshop, 6 October
- Anna Freud Senior Mental Health Lead training
- Invitation to pilot the Anna Freud and Pears Family School Parent Partnership course
- National Autism Trainer Programme (NATP): information session for residential special schools and colleges, 24 October
- So What... Does it take to deliver system-wide support for young people’s mental health and wellbeing?: YouTube recording
July 2023
Latest CORC news
- CORC Forum 2023 – David Trickey confirmed as keynote speaker: save the date
- Welcoming new CORC members this month
- Setting and tracking goals with children and young people: CORC member staff training
Our collaborations
- Anna Freud summer holiday wellbeing support: webinars for parents, carers and young people
- Young Person Advisory Group recruitment for the Kailo Project
Training and events
- CORC training reflections
- Improving your practice, using outcome measure tools - last chance to book
- CORC and Anna Freud School Team providing support at Education events
June 2023
Latest CORC news
- Routine outcome monitoring in specialist Perinatal Mental Health Services: free elearning
- Access upgraded CORC support to analysing your organisation's data
- Where next with data from goal-based outcome tools? Jenna Jacob shares research outputs on a four quadrant approach
- Engaging pupils and staff with their school’s #BeeWell survey results
Our collaborations
- Outcome measures information for families in clinical settings
- What we learned about young people's mental health from HeadStart
- Self-care summer: resources for children, young people and education staff
- Anna Freud role opportunities
Training and events
- New schedule of CORC training dates
- What does it take to deliver system-wide support for young people’s mental health and wellbeing: So What Seminar – 10 July
- CORC attendance at upcoming summer events – 6 and 7 July
- Early Years transition to school YouTube recording
2023
May 2023
Latest CORC news
- Anna Freud: Building the mental wellbeing of current and future generations
- What have we learned from the national evaluation of HeadStart? Final report now available
- Exploring a new outcome measure for single-session work developed by Kooth (a web-based therapy service)
- A new location for the #BeeWell programme: CORC delighted to be a part of #BeeWell support in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care System
Our collaborations
- Special Issue on Monitoring and Measurement in Child and Adolescent Mental Health: update
- New member spotlight: No5 Young People shortlisted for the National Lottery’s ‘The People’s Projects’ campaign
- HeadStart heads up: what has gender got to do with young people’s mental health?
- Changes in local areas as a result of HeadStart: stakeholder perspectives
Training and events
- Introduction to outcome measures: 14 June CORC Training
- Improving your practice, using outcome measures tools: 19 September CORC Training
- Autism and Wellbeing in Schools: new free training and school development programme
- NATP (National Autism Trainer Programme), commissioned by NHS England
- Early Years Professional Development Programme (EYPDP) funded by the Department of Education
2023
April 2023
Latest CORC news
- Recruiting for a Participation in Research Officer to join the CORC Team
- Sheffield Children’s NHS Trust pilot: sending ESQ routine outcome measurements to children, young people and their families via text
- New case study reviews youth participation activity across a diverse, multi-service mental health and wellbeing programme
Our collaborations
- #BeeWell's survey results show persistent inequalities in young people's wellbeing in Greater Manchester
- New guide to neurodiversity in the early years
- Visit by 15 Schools from Hong Kong to share mental health and wellbeing practices
- Researcher Internship Scheme
- Opportunity to take part: My Story and Me, a storytelling intervention for young women and girls: opportunity to take part
Training and events
- CORC’s training schedule
- CORC attendance at upcoming events
- Talking about anxiety in schools and colleges: free seminar
- So What Does it take to effectively support children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing in schools: free So What...? webinar recording
2023
March 2023
Latest CORC news
- Welcoming our most recent members: embedding outcomes measures and data into organisations
- Choosing the right outcome measures: working with new CORC member Noa
- Evaluation of London Vanguard, a Violence Reduction Programme
- CORC Training reflections by Hannah Brunskill and Rachael Grant
Our collaborations
- New 'one-stop shop' offers an evidenced-based directory of mental health treatment options
- Share your views on mental health in schools and colleges
- The Reflective Fostering Study - opportunity for foster and kinship carers to join this important study
Training and events
- Sign-up for the launch of the new #BeeWell survey findings: 30 March
- CORC Training: Use of measures in supervision: 16 May
- Environments for Recovery: How Schools and other Educational Settings can Respond Following Critical Incidents: 29 June
2023
February 2023
Latest CORC news
- An invitation to contribute to a working group: understanding and addressing the challenges of outcome measurement associated with differences in culture
- DfE 'State of the nation 2022' report release, and how CORC's Wellbeing Measurement for Schools can inform the way you support your pupils
- Jenna Jacob blogs about new research highlighting the importance of Child-Staff Therapeutic Relationships in the Children and Young People Secure State
Training & events
- CORC training dates - February and March
- So What...? Seminar Series: So what does it take to effectively support children and young people’s mental health-and wellbeing in schools – 27 March
- Early Years fundamentals webinar series – 1 March
Our collaborations
- Helping young children to think about race: resource
- Take part in My Story and Me and tell your mental health story
- Supporting parents and carers to support young people's mental health: new briefing from HeadStart explores families' experiences of support
- New research paper: The impact of universal, school based, interventions on help seeking in children and young people: a systematic literature review
2023
January 2023
Latest CORC news
- Recognising best practice: badges of recognition for Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust’s (CWPT) children and young people’s mental health services - Rise
- Mentoring programme shows promise in improving mental wellbeing for young people under-served by more traditional services
- CORC’s work with schools in 2023
Our collaborations
- Key findings from the six year Mercers’ programme, evaluating mental health and wellbeing provision in schools
- Anna Freud Centre's new research library
- View a recording of a recent learning seminar: So What have we learnt from the last 12 Months? Key findings from the Evidence Based Practice Unit: risk, resilience, change and choice
Training & events
- Engaging young people in routine outcome measuring – 24 January
- Developing and evaluating a cross-system mental health offer – 16 and 23 February
- Introduction to outcome measures – 14 March
- Delivering and evaluating effective mental health and wellbeing interventions in school - 16 March
- Children’s Mental Health Week - 6-12 February
2022
December 2022
Latest CORC news
- Reflections on the 2022 CORC Forum
- Using outcome measures and feedback tools as vehicles for trust – new blog
- New research section of the Anna Freud Centre’s website
Our collaborations
- The Evidence Based Practice Unit shares key research findings from the last year
- What science has shown can help young people with anxiety and depression. Identifying and reviewing the 'active ingredients' of effective interventions
Training & events
2022
November 2022
Latest CORC news
- Last chance to book onto the 2022 CORC Forum (Thurs 24th November)
- Welcoming new CORC team member: Rachael Grant
- 'Lundyfying' CORC and the Anna Freud Centre: CORC Participation Officer, Hannah Brunskill reflects on applying a rights-based model for participation
- New - Free Anna Freud Centre trainings: practical approaches to improving mental health and wellbeing support in schools and localities
- Wellbeing Measurement for Early Years - a new staff survey resource
Our collaborations
- Evaluating programmes to support pupil mental health and wellbeing: examples from schools and colleges working with the Mercers’ Company
- New evidence briefing: Mental Health problems and subjective wellbeing: are they influenced by the same things?
- Recording available: So What....do we know about social connection webinar
- Share Your Voice: Inclusion and Participation in Children's Social Care Research
Training & events
- CORC Training: 24th January 2023 - Engaging young people in routine outcome monitoring
- Anti-Bullying Week November 2022
- CAPA Conference 2023: call for submissions
2022
October 2022
Latest CORC news
- New research allows us to be increasingly confident that measuring goal progress is a robust way of assessing change
- Developing a theory of change for an online support platform: StudentSpace.org.uk
- Findings of the Mercers’ wellbeing evaluation programme
Our collaborations
- What do we know about mental health? A new resource for young people
- Special Issue on Monitoring and Measurement in Child and Adolescent Mental Health: outcomes research - call out
- Good Childhood report
- Measurement tools for understanding mental health need - 10th November
- Choosing appropriate outcome measures for an intervention or service – 15th November
- CORC Forum – 24th November
- So What Have We Learnt from the Last 12 Months? – 30th November
- Measuring the impact of mental health and wellbeing interventions - 8th December
2022
September 2022
Latest CORC news
- Do you know how change in your service compares to other services? New CORC Comparators share change rates for 8 widely used outcome measures
- Engaging students with wellbeing survey findings: free guidance for schools and colleges
- CORC support for the mental health and emotional wellbeing in schools and colleges in Jersey
- CORC Advisory Group - last chance to express an interest
- This year’s CORC Forum - 24th November
- So what do we know about social connection and young people's mental health? Free seminar - 17th October
- Understanding emotionally based school avoidance – 29th September
- Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority – 10th October
- iTHRIVE: Community of Practice event – 3rd November
- A review of models used to understand young people's participation in school and community programmes: new Headstart briefing
- Evaluation of the UK Trauma Council: invitation to participate
- Early Years in Mind: Trauma and repair - webinar now available online
- Transformation Seminar: The synergies of transforming society for a safer climate and healthier minds - webinar now available online
2022
July 2022
Latest CORC news
- Seeking volunteers for a new CORC Advisory Group
- Sign up now for the CORC Forum: 24th November
- We are recruiting - please share our CORC Research Officer vacancy
Training & events
- Book onto our online training, free to members: An introduction to improving practice by using outcome and feedback measures
- Free webinar for parents and carers: Managing exam results, 1st August
- Free webinar for young people: Supporting your mental health in the transition to university, 22nd August
Our collaborations
- Insight from National Lottery’s £67.4m investment in ‘test and learn’ for mental health improvement and prevention
- Self Care Summer: Self care tool kits for primary & secondary school children and staff over the summer.
2022
June 2022
Latest CORC news
- Routine outcome monitoring in child and adolescent mental health: What does the latest research tell us?
- Practical guidance on outcome measurement and goal-based measures for paediatricians
- Update (30.2.22): - You can now download the full papers below:
- New briefing explores whether HeadStart targeted interventions have reached young people with higher levels of need
- Introducing a new team member: Chrissy, our Communications and Marketing Officer
Training & events
- 4th July - A new mentalization-based curriculum to support teachers and those working in educational sectors, by Peter Fonagy
- 13th July - The synergies of transforming society for a safer climate and healthier minds, by Dr Emma Lawrance
- 24th November – Save the date for our autumn CORC Forum 2022
Our collaborations
- Schools and colleges’ experiences of supporting mental health during the coronavirus pandemic - unprecedented challenges and innovative responses: The Mercers' Company
- Where research transforms children's mental health: new UCL podcast featuring Professor Jess Deighton
- Cutting edge research on trauma and childhood maltreatment: Trauma Council
2022
May 2022
Latest CORC news
- Routine Outcome Monitoring in Child and Youth Mental Health: What does the latest research tell us?
- Reflections on the CORC Spring Seminars
- Inviting applications: Researcher Internship Scheme
- Welcoming our new Engagement and Participation Officer - Hannah Brunskill
- New report: Findings from the evaluation of a new framework of care for children and young people in the secure estate
- New paper: Empowering and supporting parents and carers of young people assisted by community forensic CAMHS
Our collaborations
- New HeadStart case study explores the evaluation of a multi-disciplinary children’s referral service in Cornwall
- 'Context and cultural relativity': New findings explore differing perspectives of mental health support across eight countries
- New paper: Six percent more young people experienced high depressive symptoms during the Covid pandemic
- HeadStart evaluation is recognised for its impact in transforming youth mental health support and influencing policy
- New study: The feasibility of using videoconferencing for family therapy during the Covid pandemic
2022
April 2022
Latest CORC news
- Join us: CORC Spring Seminars in May
- CORC is looking for a Regional Officer
- New HeadStart resources: How I cope - a young person's guide
- Youth-led #BeeWell uncovers major insights into young people’s experiences across Greater Manchester
Training & events
- Anti-racism and mental health in schools: free e-learning course
Our collaborations
- New paper: Barriers and Facilitators to Sustaining School-Based Mental Health and Wellbeing Interventions
- Young parents’ experiences of pregnancy and parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study in the United Kingdom
Training & events
- Young Person Advisory Group for the Evaluation of the London Your Choice Programme
- Reminder: free #TransformationSeminar: When will life return to normal after the pandemic? 12th May
- Another free event: Childhood Trauma, the Brain and the Social World, 24th June
2022
March 2022
Latest CORC news
- Welcome Georgina: our new Membership and Development Officer
- Work at CORC: Communication and Marketing Officer
- Exploring how the mental health and wellbeing of adolescent boys and girls varies over time
- New paper explores young people's coping strategies in the context of adversity
Training & events
- Get your ticket now for our upcoming CORC Spring Seminars
- HeadStart digital events now available to watch online
- Free #TransformationSeminar: the synergies of transforming society for a safer climate and healthier mind, 6th April
- Free #TransformationSeminar: When will life return to normal after the pandemic? 12th May
- CORC members Childhood First hold first online research colloquium, 27th April
Our collaborations
- “Shall we send a panda?” A practical guide to engaging schools in research
- Are you a parent of an adolescent and interested in learning more about your child’s psychological needs and how to support them?
- Attention young people aged 16-25 who identify as LGBTQ+: participants needed for an anonymous online survey
February 2022
Latest CORC news
- New blog: therapeutic alliance and goal setting in youth mental health
- Evaluation of the mental health assessment pilots for looked after children
- Experience of Service Questionnaire: clarification on scoring information
Training & events
Our collaborations
- New EBPU research paper: emotion regulation app (Eda) for children: design, development, and lessons learned
- Experiences of a digital peer support app – MeeToo: an independent evaluation by the Anna Freud Centre
January 2022
Latest CORC news
- Better together: CORC joined the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
- Work at CORC: we are looking for a CORC Membership and Development Officer
- New project: supporting mental health and emotional wellbeing in schools and colleges in Jersey
- Closing the gap: Involving young people in research in a meaningful way
Our collaborations
- Annual EBPU key findings booklet: highlighting key research findings from 2021
- Children and young people’s mental health in the English-speaking Caribbean: a scoping review and evidence map
- New report: Conducting economic evaluations of mental health and wellbeing early intervention and prevention programmes
Training & events
2021
December 2021
Latest CORC news
- CORC Forum 2021: hear the highlights and how to access any content you missed
- CORC supports new NHSE pilots: improving routine outcome monitoring through digital and user-centred design
- Collaborative goal setting: what works for whom in therapeutic relationships?
Our collaborations
- Intervention development and pilot evaluation: multi-family therapy for separated parents in conflict and their children
- New research: acceptability, engagement, and exploratory outcomes of an emotional wellbeing app
Training & events
November 2021
Training & events
- Learn about new NHSE initiatives to forward outcome monitoring at our CORC Forum, 25th November
- CORC workshop: help shape new guidance on measuring outcomes for children and young people with eating disorders, 23rd November
- Free seminar: a whole school and FE college approach to supporting staff wellbeing, 23rd November
Latest CORC news
Our collaborations
- Inviting young people to participate in a new research project: making mental health research more inclusive
- New Scoping review: factors that influence families' ability to provide young people with emotional support over the transition to adulthood
- Nursing Times Awards for CORC member organisation Healthy Teen Minds
October 2021
Latest CORC news
- Gathering feedback and measuring outcomes and change with children and young people with learning disabilities - recommendations for practice
- Who is accessing Community Forensic Child and Adolescent Services Mental Health Services? Our new research highlights needs and gaps
- Contribute to new guidance on measuring outcomes in Eating Disorder Services
Training & events
- Choose from a stimulating range of focus sessions at this year's CORC Forum, 25th November
- Free HeadStart event: supporting young people's wellbeing across the system, 9th November
- Transformation Seminar: Can we make prevention in mental health really work? 2nd November
- New report highlights CORC member YPAS’s good practice: Closing the gap in child and youth mental health support - insights from North West England
- New What Works Centre measures bank and framework for measuring the subjective wellbeing of children and young people
- UK Trauma Council: Research Roundup
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