Blogs
If you’ve been following my blog you’ll know that my husband and I are going to panel to be approved as foster carers on 20th April (or not as the case may be).
By Lucy Stevens on April 14th, 2016
Recently I was asked to contribute to a workshop on fostering teenagers, of which I’ve had quite a bit of experience. I thought it might be useful to share some of it, especially if you haven’t had much experience of this age group.
By Cathy Glass on April 8th, 2016
It’s Friday evening. In the dining room there are four very noisy, very excited boys getting stuck into their sleepover fun. They are shrieking at each other, their mouths open to reveal half masticated hotdog as they discuss the merits of the caterpillar game (a pursuit involving sleeping bags and a staircase). I wonder whether it was such a great idea to suggest tonight as the night to sign off our Form F assessment with our assessor Stef. But anyway it’s too late; Stef arrives at the peak of the children’s excitement.
By Lucy Stevens on March 21st, 2016
Today we're discussing Personal Education Plans, pupil premium plus and special educational needs.
By Emily Hall on March 21st, 2016
Welcome to the ninth edition of our Head, Heart, Hands newsletter.
By Freya Burley on March 18th, 2016
Today we're discussing applying to school, who makes the decision, admission priority, and transition to secondary school.
By Emily Hall on March 8th, 2016
Most of us have looked after a child who is continually on guard and on the look out for danger. Even when you think they are relaxed watching television or reading, they are suddenly out of their chair, eyes wide and on the alert. Sometimes as a result of a slight noise, while at other times you may have heard nothing. They are agitated, may sweat, and their breath comes fast and shallow. If you were to take their pulse it would be racing. This can be as a result of what is known as hypervigilance.
By Cathy Glass on March 7th, 2016
Today we had our last information gathering session with Stef, our assessor. Next week she’ll have the first draft of the Form F for us to look at and comment on. It feels like we’re coming to the end of something, but I know that it is in fact the start line we’re approaching. There is a huge blank canvas stretching before us and I am at once excited and terrified.
By Lucy Stevens on March 3rd, 2016
Foster carers are the lifeblood of all fostering services. They are the ones providing security, stability and a nurturing environment for around 64,000 children in foster care on any one day in the UK.
By Daniel.Sinclairtfn on March 3rd, 2016
Last month saw the Mockingbird Family Model Sharing Event take place in the welcoming surroundings of Birmingham’s City Council banqueting suite.
By Christopher Scott Burrows on February 25th, 2016
