This page contains presentations and recordings of webinars delivered as part of the Fostering Potential programme.
Sessions
Webinar 1 - Introduction
Introduction - Susan Soar, The Fostering Network
Webinar 2 - Education research evidence
Research Evidence - Professor Judy Sebba, the University of Oxford REES Centre
Webinar 3 - Barriers to achievement
Barriers to Achievement and Possible Solutions - Laura Stagg, Achievement for All
Laura Stagg also recommended Developing an Attachment Aware Behaviour Regulation Policy by Brighton & Hove City Council.
Webinar 4 - Maths, myths and mindsets
Maths, Myths and Mindsets - Ben Perkins, National Numeracy
Foster carers are encouraged to acess the Family Maths Toolkit and use the Maths Challenge materials to support adult numeracy (age 14+).
Webinar 5 - Studying medicine
Studying Medicine - Michelle Sebele, medical student and care leaver
These slides will be helpful to any foster carer whose fostered child or young person might be aspiring to higher education in the future.
Webinar 6 - Higher education
Higher Education - Sam Turner, Become
These slides outline how to support care-experienced students to and through higher education, including tips for foster carers.
Support Materials
Webinar support documents are available below:
Please note that you need to use Google Chrome as your browser to access webinars.
