Training and Support

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21/03/2025

Overcoming language barriers in foster care

While there are many children in the UK with English as their first language who require foster care, this isn’t always so….

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21/12/2024

What training does Beacon Fostering offer?

The personal development and training of each Beacon Fostering carer is a key priority for our organisation. We will collaborate with you…

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28/11/2024

The impacts of entering the care system

Entering foster care can be life changing for children and young people who cannot live with their families of origin….

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02/11/2024

Supporting a foster child with communication difficulties

When fostering a child, you might find they may have a different way of communication compared to what you are used to,…

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20/09/2024

Supporting care leavers in their career journeys

It can be difficult for a young person to navigate the ever-developing job market – especially for one who has grown up…

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18/08/2024

Supporting your foster child(ren) in preparing for university

Only 18% of care-experienced young people go to university, compared to 45% of the general, no-care experience population….

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16/05/2024

Foster care training and support

People who become foster carers will become part of a network that provides training and support, and Beacon Fostering is no different….

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