Addresses the psychological and emotional health of children in care, including support, resources, and therapeutic interventions.
As the Director of Looked After Child Limited, I have spent over seven years on the frontline—from NVQ Level 4 leadership to the daily realities of managing a residential home. I have seen the "paper trail" of a child's life fail them repeatedly during transitions. In 2026, we are finally moving...
An unauthorised absence is any instance when a child is not where she/he should be. This includes the foster home, school, an authorised activity venue, etc. The police do not need to be informed of an unauthorised absence unless their wearabouts / reason is unknown or their is an risk of harm at the known location.
the times are changing, and it is important that we adapt to technology in our work to provide better support for Children in care. by using the following websites and applications we will be able to support young people with expressing there emotions and feelings, finding out about the care offers, building resilience and to handle there mental health. this can be done inside there own home and room. on technology that they are very familiar with. and allows people who struggle with speaking about their to empower themselves to get / find help when its most needed.
Being an introvert can be challenging in day-to-day life, especially if you work and have other commitments outside of the home. Fortunately, there are countless self-care activities and habits for fostering your health and well-being. If you are socially burned out, here are 12 tips from Looked After Child to brighten your day!
A Placement Stability Meeting will be called when the placement of a child in foster care, residential or a semi-independence placement is considered to be at risk of disrupting.
The Social Services Out of Hours deals with all social services emergencies and statutory duties, which arise outside normal office hours. Weekdays 5pm until 9am, Weekends And Bank Holidays.
Introduction: Children's social workers play a critical role in the lives of children who are facing tough life situations. From providing support to families in need to advocating for the rights of children, these dedicated professionals work tirelessly to make a positive impact on the lives of...
Homelessness is often misunderstood as a singular event or a choice, but for many care leavers and vulnerable adults, it is a complex intersection of systemic gaps, unprocessed trauma, and a lack of protective factors. Drawing from my own journey through homelessness and my professional background...
SEND stands for Special Educational Needs And disabilities and can affect a child’s or young person’s ability to learn. this can affect their: Social Skills, Abilities to make friends, Reading and writing Issues, Ability to understand things, Concentration Issues or Physical Abilities.
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