Fostering Devon newsletter 27/07/2018

Gala Dinner - 23rd August 2018

We are really pleased with the response to our invitation for the Gala Dinner at the Great Hall, Exeter University. The dinner is taking place on 23rd August and all registered Foster Carers are invited for a three-course meal and entertainment. Guests are welcome from 7pm.  

Please email us at childsc.fosteringregisteredmanager-mailbox@devon.gov.uk if you would like to request tickets. We will be releasing the menu shortly but please do specify if you have any dietary requirements as soon as possible. 

We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating all your hard work this year!

Exam Result Day 

Here are some useful sites to support young people’s mental health during exams, results and beyond.

https://www.tes.com/news/how-support-young-peoples-mental-health-during-exams-results-and-beyond

https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/information/your-choices-at-16/what-to-do-on-gcse-results-day

Summer Theatre Week - from 30th July 2018 

PaddleBoat want to give children an opportunity to work together for a week to create a brand new piece of theatre, created entirely from their own imaginations.

Summer Theatre Week is held from Monday 30th July till Friday 3rd August, 10.30 - 3.30 in Thornlea Building, Exeter University, New North Road, Exeter EX4 4LA for children aged 5-11 who are in care or fostered, and their siblings.

For more information, please click here.

Enterprise Day For Care Leavers - 31st July 2018

Please find attached a flyer for a Care Leavers Enterprise Day that is being held at County Hall on Tuesday 31st July. The day is run by Careers South West and includes lots of practical advice and information to help develop work preparation skills. We recently ran a similar day for the Year 11s  which was very positively received and really useful for those that attended. Please contact Daniela Vincent at daniela.vincent@devon.gov.uk or 07772383959 to confirm a place.

Foster Carer Conference - 31st October 2018

Request your place now! Foster Carer Conference 2018 is to be held on 31st October at Cullompton Community Centre. This year's speaker is Sarah Naish and her topic is Compassion Fatigue in Fostering. Please find attached, the poster and flyer for this inspiring event.

Huge Thank You From Exmoor National Park 

The Exmoor BIG Day Out on 14th July 2018 was a great success with over 60 people enjoying the activities, landscape, wonderful cake and good company. Here are some photos from Matt Willcocks. 

Sophie Tyler the Outreach and Engagement Coordinator for the National Park contacted Fostering Devon to say a huge thank you for such a great day.

Here’s looking forward to the next BIG adventure. 

Refer A Friend Scheme - up to £500 when you refer a friend to foster

As you are a foster carer you will know how personally rewarding it is to help shape a child’s future. So if you are passionate about what you do, and can think of a friend or family member who would be a great foster carer, why don’t you tell them about our Refer a Friend Scheme? 

You could receive up to £500 for every person you refer if they become an approved foster carer for Fostering Devon – click here to read more.

Summer Activities For All Carers In Devon 

Sarah Dentonuk, one of our carers, has organised a few activities over the summer and has opened up the invitations to every carer in Devon.

We have so far planned three activities for carers over the summer and need to get the word out:

Wednesday 25th July:  Haldon Forest walk - please send photos to Fostering Devon Newsletter Team at fosteringassessmentsadministration-mailbox@devon.gov.uk if you had some from this event.

Monday 30th July:  The Orange Elephant. Meet at 10:30am at the front entrance. We will go round the maize maze, meet the animals and then head for delicious, award winning ice creams.

Wednesday 8th August:  Exmouth Beach. Details to follow.

These events are open to all carers throughout Devon. If you would like to join us, please contact Sarah Dentonuk at sarah_dentonuk@yahoo.co.uk or on 07707 998518.