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Do you already have the skills needed to be a foster carer?
Do you already have the skills needed to be a foster carer?
01 Sep 2020

Variety is certainly the spice of life and Affinity have always been proud that our foster carers come from all walks of life and backgrounds. What makes our team of carers special isn’t just about...

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How to enjoy the summer holidays now lockdown has been eased
How to enjoy the summer holidays now lockdown has been eased
05 Aug 2020

After months of lockdown, measures have finally been eased just in time for the summer holidays. We think we can safely say that anyone who has spent their time at home trying to keep children and...

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Home Ed Truths
Home Ed Truths
30 May 2020

Our secret foster carer shares some of his tips for home education.  My ex-wife, Mary, and I were rebels, and I followed Mary’s lead in all things domestic and maternal. We rebelled about...

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Stand Out sites this week - Week Starting 11th May 2020
Stand Out sites this week - Week Starting 11th May 2020
15 May 2020

We will continue to find and let you know about useful links and content. This weeks stand out sites are; The Book of Hopes Completely free for all children and families, the extraordinary...

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Extraordinary Times 8th Edition
Extraordinary Times 8th Edition
15 May 2020

Foreword After the speculation regarding what the lockdown would look like following the Prime Minister’s address on Sunday, the road ahead is at first glance, still a little foggy. However, some...

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Fostering change; how COVID-19 could provide an opportunity to make a difference
Fostering change; how COVID-19 could provide an opportunity to make a difference
11 May 2020

For many of us, COVID-19 and Lockdown have provided an opportunity to begin to reconsider which part of our lives and lifestyles are important to us. The public outpouring of appreciation towards the...

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Stand Out sites this week - Week starting Monday 4th May 2020
Stand Out sites this week - Week starting Monday 4th May 2020
07 May 2020

Each week we try and find something new to share with you, be it ideas for activities or free courses to learn something new.  Scouts Discover the Great Indoors  It’s an organisation normally...

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Extraordinary Times 7th Edition
Extraordinary Times 7th Edition
07 May 2020

Speculation mounts that the lockdown period may be coming to an end in its’ present state, with some businesses perhaps re-opening next week. If this does happen, schools may follow shortly after...

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Stand Out sites this week - Week Starting 27th April 2020
Stand Out sites this week - Week Starting 27th April 2020
30 Apr 2020

We have a great selection of sites to share this week!     Encounter Edu free live Pioneering Lessons of Adventure. Encounter Edu is bringing learning to life, connecting students at various...

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AFFINITY “EXTRAORDINARY” TIMES 6th Edition
AFFINITY “EXTRAORDINARY” TIMES 6th Edition
30 Apr 2020

Are we near the end of Lockdown? When will it end? These are the questions that this week dominate the national conversation, as the media speculates that some of the measures may end in the next few...

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