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Supporting children with their return to school (FAQs)
… to share with the children I care for? Will my child
need
to take a Covid-19 test when they return to school? How … resources that you can share: England Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales Young Minds has a bank of information and
advice
for young people on how to look after their mental …
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Equality, equity, diversity and inclusion: promoting inclusive practice in fostering
… to take part. Equity is about giving people what they
need
, to make things fair. Diversity is about recognising … under new legislation Care experience Who Cares?
Scotland
: Care experience and protected characteristics … who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans. GOV.UK:
Advice
and Support for LGBT people NSPCC: Gender identity …
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Coronavirus (Covid-19) - legislation and guidance
… specific guidance for: UK England Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales UK The Coronavirus Act 2020 … the care and support plans if necessary, for those who
need
it during this crisis. Transitioning back to school … Guidance for young care leavers Visit Become's website for
advice
about coronavirus The Department for Education, along …
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Preparing for your call
… protection Tell us how we're doing Who we can help Our
advice
and information services are for foster carers … we'll always do our best to help. If you live in Wales,
Scotland
or Northern Ireland, you do not have to be a member … terms, and signpost you to specialist organisations if you
need
more help. We cannot provide counselling or ongoing …
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Frequently asked questions
… fostering is very different to adoption and so you will
need
to think very carefully whether it is fostering a child … a similar situation to you, and a range of information and
advice
services. Ask your fostering service about membership … Government has committed to introducing minimum rates in
Scotland
too, although this is an issue we continue to …
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Attracting and Keeping Carers - December 2013
… and is also a resource for existing foster carers seeking
advice
. It’s not clear from the article as to the opening … in the area. Joint independent and LA forum launches in
Scotland
The Fostering Network
Scotland
’s recently … to retrain and be re-approved to meet these gaps? Do you
need
to recruit and retain more foster carers to provide …
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Meeting with Children’s Reporter to discuss Children’s Hearings and the role of the foster carer
… opportunities of vulnerable children and young people in
Scotland
. Foster carers had the opportunity to question many … person’s’ role, including the process foster carers
need
to go through to be deemed a ‘relevant person’ and how … were reassured that they can turn to the reporter for
advice
at any time. They have continuously raised concerns …
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Head, Heart, Hands - January 2016
… also be shared at end of programme events in England and
Scotland
. For more information about the programme to date … that could be used with children in foster homes when you
need
to resolve disputes or get feedback about how they feel … should be limited between the ages of two and five. This
advice
continues into adolescence, with studies showing that …
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Attracting and Keeping Carers - June 2015
… the exception and doesn’t back up our messages about the
need
for more foster carers who can keep siblings together. … second Monday of Foster Care Fortnight to provide expert
advice
to those interested in becoming a foster carer. Fifty … carers consult with Government The Fostering Network in
Scotland
pulled out all the stops to run a series of events …
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News Story
Advice lines over the Christmas period
… below for details of when The Fostering Network’s help and
advice
lines are closed over the Christmas period. Member … and reopens at 10am on Monday 4 January FosterLine -
Scotland
Closes at 1pm Christmas eve and reopens at 10am on … Network and have been subject to an allegation and
need
legal representation please call the legal helpline on …
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