Professional development

This session helps participants learn and develop resilience strategies and tools for themselves and the children and young people they work with. It includes defining resilience, methods to build it, resilience strategies, and helpful tools, along with signposting to further support. There will be space for questions and answers.

This course empowers foster carers with coaching techniques and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) strategies to support and nurture children. Participants will learn methods to enhance communication, build resilience, and foster positive relationships, ultimately creating a supportive and healing environment for children.

Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Children and young people face unique challenges and inequalities. Mental health differs from mental ill health. Various models explain mental health, influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors. The session includes support information and a Q&A segment.

This course equips carers with essential knowledge to prevent and respond to fires. It covers fire prevention strategies, emergency procedures, and use of safety equipment. This training enhances carers’ ability to create a safe environment, protect, and care for foster children effectively.

This session provides a relaxed, informal setting for foster parents to connect, share experiences, and offer mutual support. Over coffee, participants discuss challenges, celebrate successes, and build a sense of community, fostering a supportive network for those involved in foster care.

This session provides specialised resources and training for carers. It focuses on understanding and addressing unique challenges, ensuring children receive tailored care. This support enhances carers' skills, promotes children's development, and fosters a nurturing, inclusive environment for their growth and well-being.

This course equips foster carers with the skills to handle accusations appropriately, covering procedures, legal aspects, and support systems. It ensures carers can respond effectively, protect all parties involved, maintain trust, safeguard children, and uphold the integrity of the fostering system.

This course covers parenting skills, child development, and effective communication. It will strengthen parent-child relationships, promote positive behaviour, and ensure children's wellbeing. It covers practical strategies to support their child's growth and development in a supportive environment.

This networking event, attended by a variety of professionals, provides information on housing, mental health, education, and benefits for young people. It aims to help carers understand these options and assess the needs of their young person effectively. Your questions will be welcomed.

A reflective, psychologist-led space created for foster carers. These confidential sessions offer support, insight, and connection—drawing on clinical supervision to explore challenges, celebrate strengths, and build resilience. Whether you're seeking reflection or peer connection, your voice matters. Connect, reflect, and grow together.

We understand that fostering can be incredibly rewarding, but also challenging at times. That’s why we’re creating a space for you to meet, share, and support one another. These informal sessions are designed to help you connect with others who understand the unique highs and lows of fostering.

This support group provides a relaxed, informal setting for SGO carers to connect, share experiences, and offer mutual support. Over coffee, participants discuss challenges, celebrate successes, and build a sense of community, fostering a supportive network for special guardians.

Supporting adult relationships is crucial, as unresolved conflicts between adults or carers can negatively impact children, causing emotional distress and behavioural issues. This course emphasises the importance of fostering healthy communication among adults to ensure a stable and supportive environment for children.

This course covers the unique needs of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. It includes understanding their backgrounds, trauma, and cultural differences. Learn practical strategies for their support, integration, and wellbeing in a new environment. Engage in discussions and get your questions answered.

In this course we will explore blocked trust and blocked care and their impact on relationships with children. The Dan Hughes model of PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) will be introduced to build positive relationships with children in your care.

The Virtual School session serves as an opportunity for you to access the Virtual School. It's a platform to raise any questions or concerns you may have, ensuring you receive the support and information needed for you on your educational journey.