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A review of 2019
… TM is our annual campaign to raise the profile of
fostering
and show how foster care transforms lives. The … support, regular joint planning and training, and social
activities
. This programme has grown significantly since it … 2019, there are 34 Mockingbird partners across England,
Scotland
and Wales. Our award-winning Step Up Step Down …
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The Mockingbird programme
… is one of a number of innovative programmes that The
Fostering
Network runs to improve foster care and outcomes … are 117 Mockingbird constellations in England, Wales, and
Scotland
, Each is led by a hub home carer and liaison worker; … offers vital peer support and guidance alongside social
activities
and sleepovers to strengthen relationships and …
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Day-to-day decision making (delegated authority)
… ability to participate in normal family, school or social
activities
. Principles The following principles should apply … should be supported to make decisions themselves. Each
fostering
service should decide on its policy and practice … Information Note on delegated authority in Wales .
Scotland
Guidance on decision making in
Scotland
(2015): …
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Help with the cost of living
… rise. It is not intended to be advice or guidance from The
Fostering
Network but instead is general information for all … non-repayable discount of £400 for households in England,
Scotland
and Wales to help with their energy bills through … can get free school meals, you can get access to free
activities
and food for your children in the school holidays. …
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Blog entry
Attracting and Keeping Carers - July 2013
… The
Fostering
Network's response includes highlighting the need … all important considerations when coming to evaluate such
activities
as opposed to the tempting but not worthwhile, “it … STV search for a hero The television channel STV in
Scotland
is on the hunt for the unsung heroes whose hard …
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Supporting learning during periods of school closure: a guide for fostering families
… this summer. Schools in England, Northern Ireland,
Scotland
and Wales have been asked to make ongoing provision … please contact your school, virtual school (in England) or
fostering
service as soon as you can. If you are not able to … pre-school age range can be supported by informal learning
activities
at home. These should include: plenty of talk and …
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Head, Heart, Hands May 2015
… Participants engaged in group discussions, creative
activities
and workshops to consider the meaning that love … more challenging issues around love in practice. Aberlour
Fostering
, City of Edinburgh Council and Orkney Islands … pedagogy. A practice forum is already up and running in
Scotland
, with the next meeting due to take place in …
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Launching in Lockdown
… are starting to bond already even in lockdown!’ The
Fostering
Network’s Mockingbird programme is an … for foster carers and young people alongside social
activities
and sleepovers to strengthen relationships and … wish this and all six constellations launched in England
Scotland
and Wales so far in 2021 all the best for the …
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