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Talking about Higher Education and the future
… them every day of how brilliant they are.’ Linda,
foster
carer Young people leaving care are one of the most … Further and Higher Education in the UK. As a
foster
carer,
you
have an important and vital role to play in providing …
support
they are entitled to while at university – this
could
include bursaries, year round accommodation and study …
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Powerful ways that all foster carers can support children's learning
… on a child's progress and attainment. What can
foster
carers do to
support
children's learning? A research … they need more
support
in that particular subject area.
You
could
also write a note on the homework. Look out for gaps. …
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Don't Move Me
… are missing out on the chance to stay living with their
foster
families after they turn 18. Although there is now … despite the young person wanting to stay. Many of these
could
not afford the reduced income the arrangement offered. … law and The Fostering Network's policy position How can
you
help? Experience of post-18 care If
you
have experience …
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Don't Move Me appeal
… of the UK to allow young people to stay with their
foster
carers up to the age of 21. The introduction of … breaks my heart. She had so much ahead of her and things
could
have been so different. ‘I really hope
you
can give whatever
you
can to help stop this happening to …
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Attracting and Keeping Carers - February 2015
… Reviewing the data in England, our target of 7,000 new
foster
carers last year was very close to the actual figure … challenges across Wales. This is clearly a sentiment which
could
be echoed throughout the UK. The findings will also … impact on
foster
carer recruitment . Please do email me if
you
receive any enquiries from people who reference having …
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Foster carers' charters - ridding us of the ‘buts' in fostering
… Depending on which
foster
carer or social worker
you
speak to and what sort of … missing out on things because it’s so unclear.’ ‘I wish we
could
offer more young people the opportunity to stay living …
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Head, Heart, Hands January 2015
… Editor Nicola Hill is a long-term
foster
carer in Hackney who took part in the Head, Heart, Hands core course.
You
can read more Head, Heart, Hands stories on Freya's blog … It was not immediately apparent how social pedagogy
could
be used in this new role, and the team also needed to …
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Something bad happened
… Tell
us
a little about
you
and your background I am a clinical psychologist, parent … are scary, and it makes sense to worry whether that
could
happen in your town, to
you
or someone
you
love. A … adults as well as kids. What advice would
you
give to
foster
carers when it comes to talking about bad events in …
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University Challenge - a problem shared
… while studying at university. It is, however, often the
foster
carer who is the key person to supporting a young person’s route to university. What
you
can do to help If Emma does decide to aim for university, … depending on where
you
live in the UK. Young people
could
be entitled to a one-off bursary from their local …
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News Story
Praise for the positive impact of The Fostering Network’s Education Champions
… outcomes and aspirations of looked after children. Two
foster
carers were recruited, trained and employed for four … as the evaluation of LFA says that Education Champions
could
help to retain
foster
carers, lower school exclusions … out more about having Education Champions in your area.
You
can read the full evaluation of London Fostering …
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HRH The Duchess of Cambridge to celebrate foster care
… people. The Duchess will meet children and young people,
foster
carers, social workers, and care leavers, and present … to the fostering community is thoroughly deserved, and I
could
not be prouder of the people we will be recognising at … a good attitude, and proper
support
and stability can get
you
. Sadly not every young person has a positive start in …
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The Fostering Network issues a call for under 35s to consider becoming foster carers
… Network is calling for more under 35s to consider becoming
foster
carers. The call comes during the second week of … with social workers about the age of the children we
could
care for. However we have found that our youth has … up this work a couple of years into my ninth decade!’ If
you
believe
you
may have relevant skills and experiences to …
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