by FosterTalk Admin | Sep 15, 2020 | News
The Department for Education has published a blog answering questions on coronavirus transmission in schools. The blog answers queries on: symptoms to look out for; what to do once a positive case has been confirmed; and what schools should do in a local community...
by FosterTalk Admin | Sep 15, 2020 | News
The Department for Education (DfE) has stated that it wants to build temporary educational psychologist capacity in England to support children and young people as they return to school in September. The DfE has published guidance on how educational psychologists can...
by FosterTalk Admin | Sep 15, 2020 | News
A new guide has been launched aimed at helping social workers and other professionals to better understand the impact of age assessments on asylum-seeking children. Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (GMIAU) has produced a document for social workers,...
by FosterTalk Admin | Sep 15, 2020 | News
Social gatherings of more than six people have become illegal in England. Versions of the “rule of six” – explained in detail – are now in place right across the UK and are designed to provide clarity. However, there are significant differences...
by FosterTalk Admin | Sep 10, 2020 | News
The Scottish Government has published guidance to help local authorities use the Care Experienced Children and Young People fund to improve the attainment of care experienced children and young people. All care experienced children and young people in Scotland aged...
by FosterTalk Admin | Sep 10, 2020 | News
The Children’s Commissioner for England has published two blogs on the return of children to school and supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) on their return to school. The Commissioner talks about: the effect being out of...