by FosterTalk Admin | Jun 18, 2020 | News
Education unions have branded the government’s scheme to supply laptops to the most disadvantaged children a “national scandal” after new figures showed a third of devices are yet to be delivered two months after the scheme was unveiled. Latest...
by FosterTalk Admin | Jun 12, 2020 | News
The Department for Education has announced a £7 million funding package to support young people and their families most affected by coronavirus, through the See, Hear, Respond initiative, to provide targeted help to vulnerable children, young people and families...
by FosterTalk Admin | Jun 11, 2020 | News
The House of Commons Library has updated their briefing in response to some key questions regarding the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on separated families, maintenance arrangements and access to children in the UK. The briefing addresses: whether children can...
by FosterTalk Admin | Jun 11, 2020 | News
The Scottish Government has announced new guidance to help teachers and councils prepare for the ‘blended model’ of both classroom and home learning when schools re-open in August. The guidance includes a focus on prioritising the physical, mental and...
by FosterTalk Admin | Jun 4, 2020 | News
During the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown, FosterTalk has become aware of the additional pressures that foster carers are having to face. They have been asked to travel for contact and introductions, they have received mixed messages about whether or not...
by FosterTalk Admin | Jun 3, 2020 | News
King’s College London’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and Maudsley Charity have launched a series of eight short films to help families struggling under the coronavirus pandemic. The...
