News and updates from Daybreak
Our Family Group Conference Coordinator training course is now CPD Accredited
Following the recent CPD accreditation of our Family Network Meeting Facilitator course, we're pleased to share that our flagship Family Group Conference Coordinator (for Children and Families) course has also achieved CPD accreditation. The course has been updated and strengthened over the past few months, in response to practitioner feedback and the latest government reforms that call for greater access to Family Group Decision Making within Children's Social Care.
Our annual Staff Conference
A round-up of our 2026 annual Staff Conference, exploring the Social Model of Disability, Neurodiversity and how we can ensure our communication empowers those we work with.
Our Family Network Meeting Facilitator training course is now CPD Accredited
Over the past year, we have continued to develop both our approach to Family Network Meetings and our Facilitator training course, in support of the wider family group decision making reforms. We are delighted to share that we have received overwhelmingly positive feedback from training participants, and that our Family Network Meeting Facilitator Course is now CPD accredited.
Families Taking the Lead: A New Approach to Adult Care Planning
In this article, our CEO, Debbie Burns, explores how Family Group Decision Making can support adult care planning. Here, we examine the potential benefits that Family Group Decision Making can offer adults and the wider networks around them.
Our Project Lead reflects on one year of family-support in Portsmouth via Dragonfly
We sat down with our Project Lead, Hannah, to reflect on the Dragonfly Project one year on from its launch.
Daybreak’s continued partnership with Reading Borough Council providing Family Group Conferences
Daybreak to continue providing Family Group Conferences for Reading Borough Council for a further three years
Introducing Our New Course: Mediation Skills in Family Group Decision Making
Practitioners need the skills to navigate situations with care, compassion and confidence, while remaining aware of risks and safety. In direct response to workforce feedback, we have developed a new course, Mediation Skills in Family Group Decision Making. Now available for group and individual bookings.
Celebrating one year of Dragonfly
Read and download our Year 1 Impact report for our preventative family-support project, Dragonfly, based in Portsmouth, Hampshire.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Dementia Alliance launches during Dementia Awareness Week to strengthen local support for people affected by dementia
As part of our ongoing work to improve access to family-led decision-making services for all, Daybreak has recently joined the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Dementia Alliance. Joining the Alliance enables us to increase our work, in partnership with communities affected by dementia, working collaboratively to explore, learn and better understand how family-led decision making can support individuals and their families.
Welcoming national guidance on Family Group Decision Making practice
At Daybreak, we welcome the release of the Department for Education’s Family Group Decision Making Best Practice Support and Resources guidance developed by Mutual Ventures. As a charity that has delivered Family Group Conferences and other Family Group Decision Making approaches for over 25 years, we recognise the significance for families and the wider children’s services system in establishing a nationwide set of expectations on this topic.
Tesco shoppers urged to back our Dragonfly project helping Portsmouth families
Our flagship early-intervention project, Dragonfly, has been chosen for Tesco’s Stronger Starts community funding, giving Portsmouth shoppers the chance to support local families facing significant challenges by placing a blue token in Dragonfly’s voting box in participating stores until March.
The Power of Staying Connected
Our Training Manager, Michaela Stay, has worked supporting children, young people and families for her whole career. She has taken a moment to reflect upon one of those connections, and has shared it with us.
Daybreak’s latest Impact Report
Our latest Impact Report detailing our progress towards our aims to ensure families and communities can problem-solve together. Family Group Conferences and Family Group Decision Making services and practitioner training.
Why I Chose to Volunteer with Daybreak
Cristina has been a incredible support, volunteering to support our marketing and communications team whilst studying. We are so grateful for her contribution. Here, she shares her experience of volunteering with us.
Funding boost to support young people at risk of offending
Our early-intervention family support project, Dragonfly, in Portsmouth has received £10,000 funding from Southern Coop to work specifically with young people at risk of offending or reoffending.
Daybreak to continue providing Family Group Conferences for Wiltshire Council for a further three years
Daybreak to continue providing Family Group Conferences for Wiltshire Council for a further three years
Our Response to National Developments: Strengthening Families through Family Group Decision Making
Our response to the national developments around Family Group Decision Making within Children’s Social Care and how we as a charity, are here to support.
Webinar Series: Family Group Decision Making across Children and Families Services
We invite Children’s Social Care service managers, commissioners, and professionals to join us for a series webinars exploring this topic. These sessions will offer an opportunity to share our insights, and create space for reflection, dialogue, and peer learning.
Supporting Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Family Group Conference team with Professional Development
As part of our bespoke training offer, Daybreak’s Training Manager Alison Powney recently visited Southend-on-Sea City Council to deliver a one-day continued professional development (CPD) course.
Problem Solving Your Way 2025 Report
Explore our 2025 Problem Solving Your Way Report