MAY 2018 This session was all about creating with air clay. It was explained how to create a simple bowl, pot or design and all young people put on an over shirt to protect their clothing. A Support Worker had produced examples earlier in the afternoon to show the rest…
SHARING SUCCESS One of our Young People received a “Form Tutor Award” recognising her achievements at school. This particular child has had to overcome many difficulties so we are extremely proud to be sharing her success. These are some of the comments teachers made: “Improved progress and effort”…
SHARING SUCCESS We love to share good news about our Young People and this particular young man has done so well since being part of our therapeutic fostering agency. This is from his Foster Carer: I just wanted to let you know that ** and I went to…
SPRING WALK AMONGST THE BLUEBELLS – MAY 2018 We are very fortunate that we have many woods, parks and open spaces surrounding us and this week’s walk and talk was in a local country park that is known for its wonderful display of bluebells. It was a bright…
EASTER ACTIVITY – LONDON – 2018 The day started with the group getting on a train to London. There was lots of chattering on the journey and the sun was shining! Once in London, the first stop was at Tower Pier to get a City Cruise to Greenwich. Everyone…
This week the Young People were given free rein of the art cupboard to create whatever they wanted! There was a new member to the group and she settled in really well making a canvas for her bedroom wall. Amongst the other creations was a jail/graveyard(!) on canvas and…
The Secure Base Model A secure base is at the heart of any successful fostering placement. It is provided through a relationship with one or more caregivers who offer a reliable base from which to explore and a safe haven for reassurance when there are difficulties. Thus a secure base…
SPRING WALK – IN THE RAIN! Late afternoon everyone met up, in the pouring rain! Most of the group were dressed in waterproofs and appropriate footwear, apart from one young person who had insisted on jeans, trainers and a fur hooded jacket! Despite the inclement weather the young…
This week’s activity was Easter crafts – Sock Bunnies & Easter Bonnets! The crafts were embraced by all. They produced very creative bunnies and stylishly decorated hats. One young person wanted to produce ‘twin’ bunnies and another added legs to his! There was much chat and laughter throughout the activity.…
This week’s activity was food colouring paper marbling using shaving foam! Each young person put on an over shirt to protect clothing. Messy play always seems to interest the young people and before long all they were all filling their foil trays with foam. Some guidance was needed but fantastic…