In fostering, ‘Outstanding’ should never begin with inspection frameworks. On 4th October 2011, I attended a small talk delivered by a person who had left care. The talk was titled ‘Authenticity in care’. The trainer said four very powerful statements. • Are you real? • Do you trust me? • Do you care for me? • When it’s real it rubs off.

Spring is a season of new beginnings —a time of growth, renewal, and fresh opportunities. As flowers bloom and the days grow longer, many...

When people think of fostering, they often picture babies and young children . However, there is a huge need for foster carers to support...