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Tax and National Insurance
… the Class 2 contributions voluntarily. Further information
about
tax and national insurance is available from HM Revenue … administration online. Our members shared serious concerns
about
the extra time and financial burdens this would place … booklet to help provide foster carers with information
about
income tax and National Insurance. It covers the …
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Disruptions in long-term foster placements
…
About
disruptions Children and young people are matched and … is to allow participants to share their views and feelings
about
what has happened. And as a group identify factors that … is vital that the child or young person’s voice and views
about
what has happened, and future plans are supported to be …
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Review - A Short Introduction to Attachment and Attachment Disorder
… to help the child react better. One of my favourite things
about
this book is that it is not full of jargon or … to other books or psychological findings. It is very much
about
the research of the author and
about
encouraging the caregiver to be guided by the skilled …
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Case reviews
… to how a practice review is undertaken. Reviews are
about
learning to improve and embed good practice in the future and not
about
holding individuals or organisations to account. The … Review is required in cases which raise serious concerns
about
professional or service involvement and where a child …
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The Fostering Network helplines
… or haven't asked us for advice before, please read
about
who we can help, how we can help, and how you can get … a member of The Fostering Network, or have a question
about
your membership, including any problems accessing the … operated by The Fostering Network. Not a member? Find out
about
becoming part of The Fostering Network. Jump to: …
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Blog entry
Supporting care leavers in higher education
… age 19. According to latest research , the comparison is
about
12 per cent against the national average of 40 per … stress or financial difficulties. All new students worry
about
how they will fit in and make friends. This is … in building self-belief. Have open-ended conversations
about
university from an early age. Attend an Open Day …
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What is fostering?
… needing a foster family in the UK. And every day there are
about
65,000 children living with 55,000 foster families.
About
three-quarters of children in care live with foster … may remain involved in any important decisions being made
about
their child, and would usually be encouraged to have …
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Community update #98
… for four new trustees. We need people who are passionate
about
improving foster care for children and young people … this is a role you could fulfil? If so, find out more
about
being a trustee and how you can nominate yourself . … separate community posts on Working Tax Credits. One is
about
the credits and self-employment ; the other is
about
…
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"We get to experience a way in life that most other kids don't" - Sons & Daughters blog #15
… When actually nobody ever thinks
about
the foster carers child/children and how they feel
about
it, we get no choice in the matter. In a way its a good … If I were to have a blog, I would talk to the kids/teens
about
their problems, questions or any general enquires
about
…
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News Story
Pioneering foster carers lead the way
… together and understand the big picture; they’re concerned
about
the environment, society, world poverty, and so on; … and sense of self-agency; pioneers are generally positive
about
change, if it seems worthwhile; and they’re cautiously optimistic
about
the future. Settler The driving Settler needs are core …
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