Christmas for Children in Care
Tis the season to be jolly! Many people feel excited about the festive season. It is a time for family, food, giving and celebration. It is easy to get caught
Foster Care
World Alzheimer’s Month Part 2: Proactive vs Reactive
To view part 1 of this blog series, please click here. In the second instalment of our 4-part World Alzheimer’s Month blog series we are focusing on the importance of
What do you need to know about Prevent Awareness Training?
The Prevent duty is the duty in the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 on schools and childcare providers to have due regard for the need to prevent people from being
Should foster carers learn physical intervention techniques?
Should breakaway, restraint, safe or therapeutic holding and physical intervention training be offered to foster carers? Physical intervention should always be a last resort and de-escalation skills, proactive behavioural strategies
Training foster carers to deal with challenging behaviour
Investment in training for a foster agency is not just about meeting statutory obligations. It needs to also ensure that the foster carer becomes more capable and confident in their
