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Welcome to C4EO

The Centre for Excellence and Outcomes in Children and Young People’s Services (C4EO) aims to help those working in the sector improve the life chances of all children and young people, in particular those who are most vulnerable.

Distilling the best academic research and combining this with effective frontline practice, C4EO offers a one-stop-shop to local authorities, Children’s Trusts and other partners, enabling them to access evidence of what works to improve outcomes for future generations, as well as receive hands-on support for practical solutions.

We hope you find this website useful. If you want to know more about any of C4EO’s services, please feel free to contact us.

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Latest news: Stop Press - Do you want to know how to safeguard Vulnerable Adolescents? Read this award-winning validated local practice example

Read about a scheme in Northumberland that has been validated as effective local practice by the Centre for Excellence and Outcomes in Children and Young People’s Services (C4EO) and has just won a Local Innovation Award for keeping children and young people safe in the community.

Find a full account of the scheme, featuring case studies of two young people helped by Northumberland’s Risk Management Group.

Access other examples of effective local practice, or submit examples of successful projects in your area.

Latest news: Are families, parents and carers getting a good deal in your area? C4EO calls for effective local practice examples

The Centre for Excellence and Outcomes in Children and Young People’s Services (C4EO) is conducting work aimed at helping to identify exactly ‘what works’ when it comes to improving outcomes for families, parents and carers and is now asking local areas to share their examples of good practice.

More info on Are families, parents and carers getting a good deal in your area? C4EO calls for effective local practice examples.

What can you do that is effective for families where positive change is difficult?

Five Knowledge Workshops relating to Safeguarding are taking place in March 2010 across the regions. Presenting high quality research, data, and local practice examples, and providing a space to debate and reflect.

More info and details of how to book your free place.