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A problem shared: is he safe?

In this problem shared, our experts give their thoughts on fostered children cycling to school. Members of the Fostering Network can access the full article by signing in

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Social networking and Facebook (2010)

This information sheet answers some of the frequently asked questions about social networking including "What is social networking?" and "How can foster carers use Facebook?"

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The Skills to Foster Leaders’ Guide (2nd ed.): Appendix 5 (2013)

This supplementary guidance has been produced as an appendix 5 of the Leaders' Guide to help trainers to integrate the new approach to safer caring into their delivery of The Skills to Foster pre-approval training.

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Publications

Fostering a child who has been sexually abused (2009)

Any child who comes into foster care may have been sexually abused. This Signpost booklet alerts foster carers to some of the signs that may indicate sexual abuse, and help identify ways of helping the child come to terms with what has happened.

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Fostering in a digital world: a common sense guide (2013)

Coming soon from the Fostering Network - Fostering in a digital world: a common sense guide
Pathways through fostering: complete set (2009)

This complete set of the Pathways Through Fostering will give foster carers the practical advice and information they need on six key topics: Safer Caring: a new approach, Behaviour, Health, Education, Contact and Attachment

Face to face and online training is also available on each of these topics.

The pack contains six different publications

Order Pathways through fostering: complete set online
Pathways through fostering: training guide (2010)

A professional development curriculum for post-approval foster carers.

Programme of training courses to enable trainers to deliver the six Pathways Through Fostering courses: Attachment, Behaviour, Contact, Education, Health and Safer Caring.

Order Pathways through fostering: training guide online
Safer Caring: a new approach (2012)

The Fostering Network's new book, Safer Caring: a new approach, is based on consultations with foster carers and fostering services. Grounded in theory and backed up by legislation and guidance, the book challenges foster carers and children's services to share responsibility for safer caring and, crucially, to move away from blanket bans and prohibitive policies towards a focus on the ever-changing needs and circumstances of children and young people.

Order Safer Caring: a new approach online

Useful links

Child Accident Prevention Trust

CAPT is an organisation set up to reduce the number children killed or disabled by accidents. The website contains useful resources and factsheets.

www.capt.org.uk
ChildLine

An confidential and impartial advice service for children and young people on a wide range of topics.

www.childline.org.uk
Children First Aid - British Red Cross

This website from the British Red Cross provides information about first aid for children including CPR, choking and burns.

www.childrenfirstaid.redcross.org.uk
Children's Safety Education Foundation

The Children's Safety Education Foundation provides information on safety issues affecting children. The website includes a range of resources for different age groups.

www.csef.net
NSPCC

The NSPCC is a charity wokring on a wide range of child protection issues. The website includes information on safeguarding children.

www.nspcc.org.uk
Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People

An organisation that promotes and safeguards the rights of children and young people living in Scotland.

www.sccyp.org.uk

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