About this Event
A child's experience in foster care is multifaceted and can be positive or negative depending on individual circumstances and support systems. While some children may find foster care to be a source of safety and stability, others may struggle with the instability of placement changes, feelings of separation, and the challenges of building trust with new caregivers.
Children who have been in care often face poorer outcomes in areas like education, mental and physical health, and social and economic well-being compared to children who have not been in care. This includes challenges with finding stable housing, higher rates of unemployment, and difficulties with transitioning to adulthood. While care can provide a necessary safety net, the experiences and transitions associated with care can have lasting impacts on various aspects of a child's life.
Education plays a crucial role in supporting children in care, offering them a pathway to better life outcomes and helping them overcome challenges stemming from past experiences. By ensuring access to quality education, supporting their individual needs, and fostering a positive learning environment, educators can help children in care achieve their potential and build brighter futures.
Please note
This training session from Norfolk Virtual School is for Norfolk based professionals working to support our children and young people. Any bookings made by colleagues outside Norfolk where not supporting our cohorts will be contacted and cancelled where appropriate.
Cancellation Policy
This Professional Development is currently fully subsided by the Virtual School; there are no charges to delegates. If you need to cancel, we kindly ask that you contact us 5 working days before the course start date. This allows us to offer your space to other potential delegates.
The Virtual School reserves the right to cancel or postpone a training course if there are fewer than 6 delegates for an online event or fewer than 10 for an in-person event. If we must cancel, we will notify delegates 5 working days for virtual and 10 working days for in person courses, before the scheduled start date. A member of the Virtual School team will contact delegates who have signed up to discuss alternative dates or CPD options
This training session from Norfolk Virtual School is for Norfolk based professionals working to support our children and young people. Any bookings made by colleagues outside Norfolk where not supporting our cohorts will be contacted and cancelled where appropriate.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Harford Community Centre, Hall Road, Norwich, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
