Ofsted inspectors have praised the thorough response to the Covid-19 pandemic by Slough Children’s Services Trust’s Independent Fostering Agency, in an assurance visit conducted during November 2020. In a letter published today by Ofsted, it was noted that staff at the IFA worked hard to provide support to the children in their care and their […]
Slough foster carer recognised by national charity
A foster carer with Slough Children’s Services Trust has been recognised nationally for the great work she has done supporting vulnerable children in Slough. Karen Embury was shortlisted in the Outstanding Contribution to Foster Care category at the Foster Carer Excellence Awards run by national charity, The Fostering Network. Karen and her husband, Scott, have […]
Mockingbird foster carers receive BBC Three Counties award
Sam and Des Cox who foster through Slough Children’s Services Trust and are the Home Hub carers within the Trust’s Mockingbird scheme have recently been acknowledged for their incredible work supporting vulnerable children in Slough and other foster families by receiving a Make a Difference Award from BBC Three Counties Radio. The Mockingbird Family Model offers an […]
Thanking the foster parents who transform children’s lives
The amazing work of foster carers with Slough Children’s Services Trust was celebrated at a special awards evening held at the Copthorne Hotel. The event was attended by around 40 local foster carers and saw a number of awards handed out, including those for long service. A local couple, who can’t be named because of […]
Could you be a life-changer this New Year?
Foster carers with Slough Children’s Services Trust receive excellent support which includes generous allowances, excellent training and 24/7 support.
Businesses and the Trust come together to address foster care shortage
Local businesses and Slough Children’s Services Trust have come together to explore how foster friendly work places could help address an urgent need for foster carers.
Toy appeal to help create more smiles in Slough
Slough Children’s Services Trust has just launched its Christmas Toy Appeal to ensure that every disadvantaged child across the borough receives a gift on Christmas day and gets to experience some of the magic of Christmas that other children do. The Trust is asking people in Slough to add just one extra gift to their […]
Foster children thrive in the Mockingbird nest
The Mockingbird Programme, which is offered by less than 20 organisations nationwide, was rolled out by Slough Children’s Services Trust last September.
The best thing about fostering is making that permanent, positive, powerful change
The best thing about fostering is making that permanent, positive, powerful change.
O2 pull out the stops to inspire our young people
Monday’s are rarely the best day of the week for any of us but, for me, last Monday was fantastic! Myself, Sabbah Khan, also from Virtual school, and Harry Sandhar, from CLA and Care Leavers, took six of our young people along to O2’s HQ for an insight day, which had been specially tailored for […]