Eating well for looked after children and young people
“Eating well for looked after children and young people”; Nutritional and practical guidelines.
Black Lives Matter: A statement from UK Fostering
“It always seems impossible until it’s done” Nelson Mandela At UK Fostering we see it as an opportunity as much as a responsibility to be involved and take part in discussions around Black Lives Matter and on a whole equality, racism, preconceptions, discrimination, and history. It is essential that we raise the awareness amongst…
Fostering Assessments Are Online Due to Covid-19 – But We Are Still Doing Them!
We have had several people say that they did not think that they would be able to start the fostering assessment process due to Covid-19 social distancing requirements. So, for those of you not fostering and thinking the fostering recruitment system has stopped – here are UK Fostering we are letting you know that it…
New Year’s Resolutions – 2022
It is that time of the year again where we begin to reflect upon the past twelve months (perhaps groan at some of the decisions made) and consider ways in which we can embrace the new year by setting a personal goal or implementing a change to our lifestyle. Most of us are well versed…
Authors That Foster
Or should that be the other way around – foster carers that are published authors! As we slip further into the wintery months (and at the time of writing – COVID-19 lockdowns), we may find ourselves turning to a good book. That which, along with its companions – cosy chair and cuppa – can keep…
Chris and Xand van Tulleken – Science lesson
Chris and Xand van Tulleken and are twins, talking about bones and science.
Fostering & Food
Primarily, food is fuel. A necessary and inescapable component of life, food is also a commodity that we are unable to live without as our bodies simply would not have sustenance to survive. However, food can offer so much more beyond being an essential requirement for life. Food is subjective in that we all hold…
Festive Tips for Foster Carers – Covid Edition!
Christmas can be a busy time for all of us but there is no doubt that as foster carers, there is more planning, more to think about and more of an emotional balancing act between enjoying the festive season and being mindful of all this may bring up for a looked after child. On top…
A Day In The Life Of A Foster Carer Recruitment Officer – Under Lockdown!
We have been working from home for a few weeks now following requirements to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19. The kitchen table has become my office – this has its pros and cons as you are nearer the kettle but likely to have a cat wander across in the middle of a…