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Independent journalism
Plain-English reporting and explainers on law, policy, and safeguarding systems in England and Wales.
About the publication
Carl Christopher Sheldon & Associates is an independent UK-based journalism project reporting on children’s services, social care, family courts, CAFCASS, and related public policy.
Reporting is evidence-led, anonymised where required, and guided by published editorial standards. Coverage focuses on systems, processes, and accountability rather than individual cases.
What we cover
- Children’s services and social care
- Safeguarding systems and accountability
- Family courts and CAFCASS
- Law, policy, and statutory guidance
- Anonymised lived experience (journalistic)
Featured explainer:How children absorb behaviour, stress and values
Start here:This explainer looks at how children learn from everyday life — including how behaviour, stress and values are absorbed over time. It is not about blame, but about understanding how environments shape children.
Read explainer →How children absorb behaviour, stress and values
- Childrens Act 1989 — explained
- Children Act 2004 — explained
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Editorial note
This publication provides journalism and explainers for public understanding. It does not provide legal advice, campaign, or comment on individual cases.