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DBS checks are a core pillar of safer recruitment in fostering. They help services make fair, evidence-based decisions about who can safely care for children and...
Becoming a confident, effective foster carer isn’t about instinct alone—it’s about structured learning, reflective practice, and support that grows with you. In the UK, training begins...
Starting a new placement is a blend of practical tasks and gentle relationship building. The first seven days set the tone for safety, stability and trust,...
Fostering can be deeply rewarding, but no household should shoulder it alone. A strong support network gives you time to rest, think clearly, and keep placements...
Choosing a fostering provider is a big decision. The right match can mean better pay, stronger wrap-around support, and far more stable placements for you and...
Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) can be game-changing for looked-after children (LAC). They formalise the special educational provision a child is legally entitled to, coordinate...
Becoming (and remaining) a foster carer in the UK means meeting rigorous safer recruitment standards designed to protect children and support you to care confidently. This...
Foster homes are meant to feel safe, predictable, and respectful. Most challenging behaviour can be prevented or calmed using positive relationships and trauma-informed approaches. Occasionally, however,...
Digital record-keeping is a core part of fostering. Good notes help everyone around the child make safer, better decisions—and strong data protection keeps that child’s private...
Digital record-keeping is a core part of fostering. Good notes help everyone around the child make safer, better decisions—and strong data protection keeps that child’s private...
