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Stand out supportive sites this week - Starting 20th April 2020
Stand out supportive sites this week - Starting 20th April 2020
25 Apr 2020

We have found some great sites and content this week!   Scouts Hiking to the Moon Challenge Bear Grylls and The Scouts are taking part in Comic Relief (on the 23rd April - Still ongoing) by...

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AFFINITY “EXTRAORDINARY” TIMES 5th Edition
AFFINITY “EXTRAORDINARY” TIMES 5th Edition
25 Apr 2020

When the office closure at Ingatestone Hall was announced in March, we also advised that all face to face training, support groups, young people’s training and the Voices group were all going to be...

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Stand out supportive sites this week - Starting 13th April 2020
Stand out supportive sites this week - Starting 13th April 2020
17 Apr 2020

Whilst we are posting and sharing a range of entertaining and educational websites and resources on our social media channels, these are our favourites for this week. Harry Potter at Home Harry...

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AFFINITY “EXTRAORDINARY” TIMES 4th Edition
AFFINITY “EXTRAORDINARY” TIMES 4th Edition
16 Apr 2020

Foreword As we enter week 4 of lockdown, The Times newspaper has reported on Tuesday that the lockdown will continue for an additional 3 weeks, taking us into early May. This is still to be...

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Stand Out supportive sites this week - Starting 6th April 2020
Stand Out supportive sites this week - Starting 6th April 2020
14 Apr 2020

We continue to be amazed at the resources that we are finding online! Some of the best of the week are below, hopefully they will provide some entertainment.   Over 60 Virtual Tours available...

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AFFINITY “EXTRAORDINARY” TIMES 3rd Edition
AFFINITY “EXTRAORDINARY” TIMES 3rd Edition
14 Apr 2020

Foreword - 8th April 2020 Most of you may have seen in the news yesterday and this morning, that the projected 3-week lockdown will now be extended, with a date as to when, yet to be determined....

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Strategies to deal with adversity and improve resilience
Strategies to deal with adversity and improve resilience
14 Apr 2020

Building resilience and strategies to deal with adversity are important lessons for any child, but are particularly vital for children and young people living in care. Over the last few weeks we’ve...

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Stand Out supportive sites this week - Starting 30th March 2020
Stand Out supportive sites this week - Starting 30th March 2020
04 Apr 2020

Every week we are finding incredible resources, both new and old and sharing them on our Facebook and Instagram pages,  and in our weekly newsletter.  Below are some of the standout sites this week!...

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Extraordinary Times 2nd Edition
Extraordinary Times 2nd Edition
03 Apr 2020

As we end week 2 of the nationwide lockdown, future plans of excitement and travel are now cancelled. Personally, this week means my cancelled MBA graduation, and flying to the USA for a family...

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Are you joining the Bear Hunt?
Are you joining the Bear Hunt?
01 Apr 2020

With staying at home an ongoing feature in everyone’s lives it is great to see the different ideas people are coming up with to create a bit of joy and entertainment for others. Following on from...

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