Understanding your child’s digital world – October 2017
This month I have delivered training to Foster carers and staff at our Yorkshire Support groups on Live Streaming and I thought it would be helpful to share a summary…
FCC in the press!
Skyrocket, the organisation set up by The Foster Care Co-operative, The Children's Family Trust and Community Foster Care has made it into our local press (Worcester News and Malvern Gazette).The Worcester…
Skyrocketing to improved foster care
The Foster Care Co-operative has joined forces with The Children’s Family Trust and Community Foster Care in an unprecedented move - to offer unique training that will cut costs and…
Sons and Daughters Month!
Every year, The Fostering Network - one of the UK’s leading fostering charities - launches a campaign called ‘Sons and Daughters Month’. The campaign celebrates the role of ‘birth children’ in the…
From policeman to foster carer
"I knew I was adaptable as most officers are - but my analytical, communication and advocacy skills have always been useful"To become a foster carer, full training is provided. But…
Kidz Zone launch!
We are very pleased to say that we have launched a new area on our website aimed at the children of our carers! Kidz Zone is a place solely for…
Understanding your child’s digital world – July 2017
This month's blog is about e-safety and school transition from Y6 toY7. Originally featured in the Summer Holiday Special Edition of DITTO magazine for schools, parents and carers - accessible…
Fire safety in foster homes
Following the horrific fire at Grenfell Tower in North Kensington, the government is advising local authorities and social and private landlords to assess all buildings over 18 metres high (approximately…
Welcome to Steve Field!
A big FCC welcome to Steve Field, who joins us as the new Director of Childcare for England!Steve comes to us armed with a BA (Hons) in Social Work from…
Understanding your child’s digital world – June 2017
This month’s blog is about digital citizenship and raises the issue of young people needing to have a positive online presence as a future life skill when applying for jobs…