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Welcome to our August edition of fostering news. The summer holidays are here and we’ve got lots of fantastic opportunities for your children and young people to enjoy. If you haven’t already done so, please follow the link at the bottom of the email to book your place at the foster carer and staff conference. Happy reading 😊
Sons and Daughters Appreciation Day
We are really excited to be taking our wonderful sons and daughters of foster carers out to Holme Pierrepont later this month. It’s been too long since we’ve been able to celebrate these wonderful young people and hopefully give them a day of fun to remember.
It’s not too late to book on! If your child aged 8-18 would like to come along, just drop us an email at fostering@nottscc.gov.uk.
Sons and Daughters Day will take place on 24 August 2022, meet time 9.30am, pick up 3.30pm.
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Philomena Protocol
A new protocol has been issued by the police in relation to missing persons called the Philomena Protocol. Please see the section 4 of the recording policy: Child Missing From A Foster Home.
Shark Fin Swimming Aids
We still have a number of shark fin swimming aids available for your looked after children. Please email us at fostering@nottscc.gov.uk if your looked after child would like one and we’ll get one out to you.
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Opportunities for looked after young people
A focus on employment in the construction sector with Keepmoat Homes
Wednesday 10 August, 1 - 3pm at Chase Farm (Arnold Lane, Gedling NG4 4HE)
This will be the third briefing with Keepmoat Homes, providing a great insight into the world of the construction industry and all the different types of jobs and careers. It’s not just about bricklaying and plastering!
Transport can be arranged. Don’t forget to ask your young people their boot and jacket size please - more details will be provided by the achievement team. Keepmoat will be providing lunch too.
Please refer your young people to achievement@nottscc.gov.uk and Rebecca.dixon@nottscc.gov.uk
Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme
Looked after children are eligible for free meals and activity days over the school holidays via the HAF Programme. Please check out the webpage to find out more and take advantage of some of the fun days on offer. Visit the activities and venues page to see a full list of activities available across the county. You can simply click on the area where you live to see what's on offer in your local area and booking details will also be listed.
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Foster Carer Conference Booking
If you haven’t already done so, please book your place for the foster carer and staff conference via the My Learning My Career link below.
We’ll be back at the Civic Centre in Mansfield on 5th October from 9.30am and it’s going to be a fantastic day!
We cant wait to get everyone together again and we’ve got some fantastic speakers lined up.
If you foster as a couple then you will both need to book a space so we know how many lunches to provide. Thank you!
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