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Celebrating foster carers in Slough, the unsung heroes of lockdown

March 15, 2021

Abu Islam and Helen Khanom

Slough Children’s Services Trust celebrated the work of their foster carers, the unsung heroes of lockdown, at an online awards ceremony on Friday night. Although they were not able to […]

Social workers and foster carers in Slough praised for their response to the pandemic

December 23, 2020

Laptop on desk showing assurance visit letter from Ofsted

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 […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…

December 2, 2020

IFA Christmas Tree with baubles

Our Christmas Tree arrived but it was looking very plain. Thankfully our foster families stepped in to help us out and add some colour. Here’s our amazing tree in all […]

Slough foster carer recognised by national charity

October 20, 2020

Karen Embury receiving her certificate from Saima Arif and Jo Conlon, Service Manager and Practice Manager at the Trust’s Independent Fostering Agency

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 […]

Mockingbird foster carers receive BBC Three Counties award

October 19, 2020

Sam and Des cox holding their Make A Difference Award from BBC Three Counties Radio

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 […]

Thanking the foster parents who transform children’s lives

February 10, 2020

Saima Arif, Harpreet Kaur Cheema and, mayor of Slough, Cllr Avtar Kaur Cheema

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 […]

Could you be a life-changer this New Year?

January 13, 2020

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

December 13, 2019

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

November 16, 2019

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 […]

Foster children thrive in the Mockingbird nest

September 23, 2019

The Mockingbird Programme, which is offered by less than 20 organisations nationwide, was rolled out by Slough Children’s Services Trust last September.

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