@MysteryMonsoon Dr. Kate Parkinson @ex PSWRob Ann James Great to hear about this important work and research embedded in FGC practice principles

Increasing the number of Black foster carers not only ensures better representation and cultural understanding but also helps create a more equitable fostering environment. #fostering #ReclaimingNarratives #Blackhistorymonth

If you have booked one of our fantastic HAF activities for your child this summer and you can no longer attend, please make sure you cancel it on the Children’s Activity Booking System so that another child can enjoy the place 🏹 🎭 ⚽ Find out more 👉 orlo.uk/o3bn0

Join us on teams for a relaxed and informal chat about all things fostering 💬 🗨️ One of our foster carers will also be there to share their experiences of fostering with GCC and why you should #FosterWithYourCouncil

🧵 New report Our study with Cambridge University shows disparities in access to NHS youth mental health services. Children with social work involvement for current concerns & those from the most deprived areas are far more likely to be rejected. Story: buff.ly/4fHJRu9

When you become part of our Family Link Plus community everyone benefits! 💜 With just a couple of hours, you really can make such a difference to the lives of local families caring for their children with complex needs/ disabilities. Find out more: orlo.uk/w9OCL

Do you work with children or young people who have experienced trauma? Join our webinar with the UK Trauma Council to explore contextuality and systemic factors relating to complex trauma. 🗓️ 26 September 🕰️ 5:00 – 6:30PM 📍 Zoom orlo.uk/Qr8GZ

📈🔍 Exciting findings from our ESRC Centre for Early Mathematics Learning project! We've discovered how Year 1 children's feelings towards maths are related to their maths skills. We'll be launching a training programme for schools to get involve in, stay tuned for more details!🚀

Finding out about fostering is just a QR code away! Scan the QR code to join us from 6:30 til 8pm, where we'll be delving into fostering and how it can fit in with you.

When you join Family Link Plus, you are allowing children and young people to make friendships and participate in new activities with people outside of their immediate family. All whilst allowing their families time to decompress, knowing their child is being cared for 💜

Our President, Andy Smith spoke to BBC Radio 4 Today this morning about the national shortage of placements for children in care and the use of unregistered placements. ICYMI: bbc.in/3XLpR2U The interview begins 49 minutes in 🎧

BREAKING "Domestic abuse victims and care leavers under 25 to be exempt from any ‘local connection’ requirements." This will mean care leavers placed out of area and who have built lives for themselves, making new friends will no longer face downward social mobility. Care

Who's ready to find out about fostering? Wherever you are on your journey, attending our session at 7:30pm will allow you to get your questions answered. Tune in to hear from one of our experienced foster carers, as our colleagues walk you through the fostering process💙

If your child is looked after or was formerly looked after and you have a special guardianship order or a child arrangements order, your child’s school is eligible for Pupil Premium Plus extra funding. As the deadline approaches, find out more: ow.ly/Nzl550Tutni

There are people who don't want to hear the word 'Christmas' meanwhile people meeting across the country to put on a christmas dinner for others. We are raising funds for care leavers on Christmas Day. Can you support us? Or just share this? Please. peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/ha…

Looking forward to visiting Psychological Sciences Melbourne School of Population and Global Health (and Caitlin Hitchcock !!) and sharing our work on best practice in supporting the trauma-related needs of children in the care system.

Free winter fun for families this Christmas ☃️ The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is back this winter to help keep children in Gloucestershire happy, healthy, and entertained with free activities and nutritious food. Read more 👉 orlo.uk/K5W2M

Inspiring to hear from our youth at Bristol City Council for their annual Youth Voice Conference, speaking so passionately and taking such an interest in improving youth services in Bristol.

A ground-breaking report published today opens the way for children who are being adopted to continue to see their birth family, if safe. Angela Frazer-Wicks MBE spoke to @bbcbreakfast about her experience and why this matters. Here is a snippet 📺 Read more: frg.org.uk/news-blogs-and…

Phillipson's aim to end toxic competition between schools | Tes 👏👏👏 tes.com/magazine/analy…