PhD Scholarship: The Scale and Effectiveness of Parenting Interventions Delivered in Children’s Social Care in the UK: Impact, Experience of Families and Barriers to Evaluation

This is a PhD Scholarship co-funded by Foundations, the National What Works Centre for Children and Families. Children and young people (CYP) on Child in Need (CiN) plans or Child Protection (CP) orders are amongst the most vulnerable. The project aims to investigate whether parenting interventions are offered and whether they are effective in this population. It includes conducting systematic reviews, secondary data analysis, and interviewing key stakeholders.

Qualification Type: PhD
Location: London
Funding for: UK Students, EU Students, International Students
Funding amount: Bursary available: £20,780 (FT) + tuition fee contribution; subject to annual review.
Hours: Full Time
Placed On: 7th October 2025
Closes: 7th November 2025

For more information, please review the document at: The scale and effectiveness of parenting interventions. For informal inquiries, contact Dr. Sajid Humayun at s.humayun@greenwich.ac.uk or Prof. Claire Monks at c.monks@greenwich.ac.uk.