When lockdown hit, the Children’s Participation and Support Leaders weren’t sure what our roles were going to look like. After all, we spend most of our working hours out with the young people....
Read PostIf we are completely honest, lockdown was not always easy. Lockdown brought with it a new way of how I could do my role. When things were “normal,” I would be out most days with our young people...
Read PostThis blog is currently being written on an Apple MacBook. It’s also being written on the day that it has been announced that Apple is now worth just short of $2trillion. That’s not a huge...
Read PostMaking the decision to foster brings with it many important questions and decisions. “Will we be good foster carers? Will we get on with the young person entrusted in our care? How will we be...
Read PostAfter 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...
Read PostCome on, be honest, what's in your spare room? For some, it may be a haven for visitors, immaculately decorated in neutral tones, but for most of us, it's the dumping ground. Pictures we don't...
Read PostWelcome to the first edition of the Summer Voices magazine, if you have not heard about the work the Voices Group have already achieved further information can be found...
Read PostOur 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...
Read PostForeword 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...
Read PostEach 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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