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Online safety

Online safety NSPCC Learning has published a news story about the launch of Childline’s ‘Where We Stand’ videos. ‘Where We Stand’ is a four-part

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A Child’s Life Online

A Child’s Life Online Foster carers play a vital and increasingly complex role in supporting children to navigate their online lives safely. Especially as

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Impact of Allegations

Impact of Allegations There can be nothing more stressful, upsetting and worrying for a foster carer than when told an allegation has been made

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Asking for help

Asking for help Asking for help is crucial for foster carers to ensure the well-being of both themselves and the children in their care.  Fostering

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Fostering at Christmas

Fostering at Christmas Decking the Halls with Foster Kids ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring,

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