A National Voice (ANV) became part of Coram Voice on 10 July 2017. The move will strengthen opportunities for the voices of children and young people in and leaving the care system to be heard. Further details can be found on the Coram Voice website . […]
Participants sought for research project on Muslim children in care
Researchers from Coventry University and CoramBAAF are leading a research project on the experiences of children of Muslim heritage as they journey through the care system in Britain. This is part of a larger DfE-funded project, led by the charity Penny Appeal that aims to increase the recruitment of Muslim foster carers and adopters, so […]
£30m on projects for vulnerable young people
In his first address to the children’s social care sector since being appointed as Children’s Minister, Robert Goodwill has announced £30 million in funding for 24 projects as part of the Children’s Social Care Innovation Programme. Further details are on the Gov.uk website. […]
Foster carer John Timpson receives knighthood
John Timpson, the cobbler and key repairer who fostered more than 90 children over 31 years, has been knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. John Timpson is the father of Edward Timpson, recently departed Minister for Children and Families. Further details are in this Daily Telegraph article […]
Study looks at language used by online groomers
In a blog published in Children & Young People Now, Des Mannion, Head of Service, NSPCC Cymru writes about a six-month collaborative project between the NSPCC and Swansea University to improve understanding of the language used by groomers as they seek to build a relationship with a child. Source: Children & Young People Now Date: […]
Experiences of LGBT pupils in schools
Stonewall has published research into the experiences of lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) pupils in Britain’s schools. Findings from an online survey of 3,713 LGBT young people aged 11-19 include: 45% are bullied for being LGBT – this is down from 55% in 2012 and 65% in 2007; 45% of LGBT pupils who are […]
Call for Evidence – Fostering Stocktake
Sir Martin Narey and Mark Owers have been appointed by the Secretary of State for Education to conduct a National Fostering Stocktake. As a first step, they are seeking views on the current state of foster care in England and how the prospects of children in care might be improved through changes to fostering. They […]
Digital support for foster carers
HMRC is hosting a live webinar for foster carers, explaining the important tax issues they need to know about. During the webinar they’ll learn about qualifying care relief and how to record this on their tax return, National Insurance, and other important issues, such as the records they’ll need to keep for tax purposes. For […]
Fosterline launches foster recruitment campaign
Fosterline England has today launched a campaign to motivate people from all backgrounds to consider if they can care enough to become a foster carer. The campaign entitled #OneMoreHome commences on May 8, 2017 crosses social media platforms. It encourages everyone who comes into contact with the campaign to show support by using the hashtag, download posters […]
Fostering Ambassadors Debbie Douglas and Lydia Bright promote fostering on Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour
Debbie Douglas and her birth daughter Lydia are both ambassadors for fostering. They both talked openly yesterday (10th May) to Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour presenter Jane Garvey about how fostering had made a positive impact on their lives. Debbie has been a foster carer for over two decades and Lydia is famed for being on […]