Social Pedagogy at UK Fostering by Urs Bielmann, Director – UK Fostering How I came about it There are many different approaches to how we best support, guide and raise our children and young people. Social Pedagogy encompasses several elements which are particularly relevant and close to my heart. I studied Social Pedagogy in Switzerland…
Here is the second part to an article in December 2012 about Resilience in which we acknowledged how important this issue is for children in foster care. Why is resilience important Since resilience is about overcoming difficulties and ‘bouncing back’ it is obvious that, wherever resilience is asked for, something difficult has happened. For foster…
At UK Fostering we recognise that healthy and robust levels of resilience are incredibly important for children and young people who have had a difficult start in life. But many children in foster care need extra help to develop resilience from the people who are closest to them: the foster carers. Resilience is generally described…
In the second part of our series on supplements, Anastasia Stephens, nutrition advisor to UK Fostering recommends some leading super-foods. Taken from nutrient-rich natural sources, they’re packed with vitamins and minerals, but are much more easily digested. Many supplements sold in chemists and supermarkets contain synthetically manufactured vitamins which are difficult for the body to…
Should you give your kids vitamin supplements? 50-years of intensive farming methods mean our soil and our food isn’t as nutrient-rich as it once was. That means all of us could do with a vitamin boost, especially growing children, but there’s a catch. ‘The majority of vitamin supplements available contain synthetic vitamins that are difficult…
>The crackle of sparklers, wintery air and fireworks unfurling across the city skyline make Bonfire night in London a uniquely atmospheric family event. ‘For those Fostering in and around London, it also offers a chance to enjoy a great outdoor experience with the whole family,’ says Urs Bielmann of UK Fostering. To find a good…
UK Fostering was invited to attend a Parliamentary Reception to celebrate and mark the 40th anniversary of the organisation ‘People in Harmony’. The reception which took place on the 22 November 2012, was hosted by Gavin Barwell MP, and provided an opportunity to explore changing mixed race experiences over the past 40 years, as well…
For family fun this Halloween, get your pumpkins on the table. There’s no better way to stir up ghoulish inspiration and be spooked by your families creative talent. ‘Few activities can claim to be as creative, cheap, fun and nutritious as a pumpkin party,’ says Urs Bielmann, director at UK Fostering. So get a bagful…
Brain-friendly diets have been found to help ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) while boosting concentration and IQ. Anastasia Stephens, nutrition advisor to UK Fostering, suggests how foster carers can give children in their care an IQ head start. Eat eggs Eggs are rich choline and lecithin, substances needed by the brain’s nerve cells and for…
Fostering children with disabilities is a chance to make a real difference in the lives of others, but did you know that many people shy away from this area of care because they don’t feel up to the task? Here Director Urs Bielmann explores why this is, and why those who may be thinking about…