Putting racial equity on our agenda
June 2020
In the last few weeks, the disproportionate effects of Covid-19 on BME people, the Government’s pandemic responses, and police brutality in Black communities the US and the UK have brought the impacts of racial inequality back into full public view.
As.. →
Supporting the recovery of our communities
As the impacts of Covid-19 and the lockdowns on our communities are becoming clearer, the inequality in society has been laid bare.
For us and many other organisations working with ‘vulnerable’ people, the reality of life at the sharp end of that inequality has.. →
Practitioner insights: 6 ways to support autistic children during the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is unlike anything most of us have had to deal with. With schools closed, routines and support services disrupted, and increasing concerns all round, it’s easy for us to feel like we’ve lost control. As Kineara’s practitioners continue to provide school-home.. →
Relief and support during Covid-19: A list of links and resources
We’ve put together a list of webpages and resources where people can find up-to-date information and support while the UK is tackling the Coronavirus crisis. In particular, these links are for those people who may be living in precarious situations, facing financial hardship, housing insecurity,.. →
Kineara’s response to coronavirus closures
23 March 2020
Last week the UK Government made the decision to shut down schools as the country continues to address the coronavirus spread throughout the UK. This was in addition to several other Government measures to increase social distancing and offer some relief to people.. →
International Women’s Day Special: Get to know us!
On International Women’s Day, we sat down with the Kineara team to look at the progress on gender equality, some of the challenges facing young women today, and what this year’s #EachforEqual theme means to us. As a team of diverse women with different backgrounds, specialities and passions, we’re.. →
GPS, snack bars and fully charged phone: A practitioner’s survival guide
In the busy, complex and varied world of family support, our practitioners have to be prepared for anything. Here is our ultimate guide for surviving a day in the life of a Kineara practitioner.
Properly functioning GPS, and plenty of data
Ever had that sinking feeling when.. →
Podcast: Kineara director Maria Morgan speaks about her work and vision for the future
Our director Maria Morgan sat down with the team at It Means Something Podcast to speak about a wide range of topics from her work as Director of Kineara, the importance of investing in people, to her vision for the world.
The podcast brought by Nathan Ardaiz and Joao Fernandes invites.. →
Case studies: Three ways to support children’s mental health
Supporting children’s mental health, developing emotional awareness and improving school motivation are just some of the ways our education support practitioners work holistically with pupils and their families. This Children’s Mental Health Week, we share five proven techniques we have used to.. →
Kineara’s team ‘missionstorm’ day: An update
Last month, our team decided it was time for a moment of reflection. With several new projects coming up at the end of this year, and a busy 2020 in the works, we knew it was the perfect opportunity to take a step back and take stock of where we have come from, where we are going and make sure that.. →