Our commitment to editorial integrity
At Carl Christopher Sheldon & Associates, we understand the importance of trustworthy and accountable reporting, especially when it comes to children, families, and public systems. Learn about our editorial standards and our dedication to accuracy, fairness, and responsible journalism.
Focus areas
Our editorial content emphasises children’s services, social care, family courts, CAFCASS, and related public systems affecting children and families. We focus on policy, process, and accountability, as well as how these systems operate in practice. Safeguarding, anonymisation, and promoting public understanding are central to our reporting.
Trust and accountability
Our editorial standards are built on accuracy, fairness, and accountability. We provide evidence-informed reporting, clearly distinguishing fact from commentary. We are committed to avoiding case-specific identification and prioritising safeguarding and anonymisation. When possible, we explain our sources, methods, and limitations. We are transparent about correcting errors when they occur.
Our promise to you
We want you to understand that our reporting is careful, fair, and responsible, particularly when covering sensitive topics involving children, families, and public systems. Accuracy, safeguarding, and transparency are paramount, taking precedence over speed or opinion or speculation.
Our editorial standards are designed to serve a diverse audience: parents and carers, professionals working with children and families, policymakers, and journalists. We aim to provide clear, evidence-informed reporting on public systems affecting children.