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Thinking about moving from your current fostering provider to a new one? You’re not alone. Carers transfer for all kinds of reasons—better support, different types of...
When contact notes are written well, they do two jobs at once: they help professionals make better day-to-day decisions, and they become reliable evidence if a...
Cultural competence isn’t a buzzword in fostering—it’s daily practice. It’s how you help a child feel seen, safe and proud of who they are. When a...
Caring for neurodivergent children—those who are autistic, have ADHD, FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder), or a blend of profiles—calls for curiosity, structure, and compassion in equal...
Thinking about fostering in Richmond upon Thames? You’re in a strong place to begin. Children’s services in Richmond are delivered by Achieving for Children (AfC)—a not-for-profit...
Allegations are rare, but when they happen they can feel overwhelming. Knowing the process—and your rights—helps you stay grounded, protect children, and protect yourself. This guide...
Contact with birth family is a core part of most care plans in the UK. Done well, it protects children’s identity, helps them make sense of...
When a child in your care needs mental health help, time matters. As carers, you’re often the first to notice changes—sleep problems, school refusal, panic, low...
When a child enters care, education can become the anchor that steadies everything else. Three pillars help that happen in England: Virtual School support, Education, Health...
Caring for teenagers is uniquely rewarding—and sometimes uniquely complex. Adolescence brings big feelings, bigger questions, and rapid changes in school, friendships, identity and plans for the...
