NatCen Children and Families Centre Ready for Launch

In the UK, the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) says it will officially launch its Centre for Children and Families - first announced more than a year ago - on Monday 27th June.

The new centre builds on NatCen's track record of research with parents and children, from the early years through to schools and post-16 education. Led by Director Tina Haux and Deputy Director Gayle Munro, the centre brings specialist knowledge and expertise in topics including children's social care, family justice, early intervention and youth offending, with a focus on engagement and impact.

In addition, it offers research methods expertise in areas such as qualitative, area-based and participatory approaches, survey design and data analysis. Haux (pictured) comments: 'We are delighted to officially launch our Centre for Children and Families and to further strengthen NatCen's expertise in this field. Our team has a long track record in the area, and the new centre is well placed to make a significant contribution to policy making and public understanding of key contemporary issues for children and families'.

Web site: www.natcen.ac.uk .