Slough Borough Council has today joined other local authorities across London to become part of Coram Ambitious for Adoption, one of the country’s largest Regional Adoption Agencies. Launched in June 2019, Coram Ambitious for Adoption is a partnership between the UK’s oldest children’s charity Coram and several local authorities, bringing together expertise to match more […]
Improvement journey continues for children’s services in Slough
There are some exciting changes ahead for children’s social care in Slough as both Slough Children’s Services Trust and Slough Borough Council reaffirm their commitment to children, young people and families in Slough with the formation of Slough Children First. Children’s social care in Slough is on a significant improvement journey. From its creation in […]
Showing support for National Child Exploitation Awareness Day
National Child Exploitation Awareness Day aims to highlight the issues surrounding child exploitation and encourage everyone to think, spot and speak out against abuse and adopt a zero tolerance to adults developing inappropriate relationships with children or children exploiting and abusing their peers. Child exploitation is when an abuser takes advantage of a young person […]
Do you have what it takes to ‘Step Up’ to social work?
Social work is both a challenging and rewarding career through which you can make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children, young people and families. As a social worker, you will need to build relationships with families facing difficult times, show a lot of patience and be a good listener. You will also […]
It’s time to talk
Mental health problems can damage lives. It’s time to end the stigma. It’s time to talk. Around 1 in 4 people in England will experience a mental health problem each year, yet too many face this in silence as they feel unable to talk about it. This can often make things worse. Your attitude to […]
Children’s Mental Health Week
1 in 6 children have a diagnosable mental health problem and half of all people with lifetime mental health problems will first experience symptoms before they reach 14 years of age. This last year has been particularly challenging for children who have been deeply affected by the lockdown – missing school, missing friends and have […]
Refurbishment underway at Breakaway children’s home
Ofsted has recently signed off the registration of a new temporary venue for Breakaway, the children’s respite care home run by Slough Children’s Services Trust, meaning that renovation work can start immediately on the main venue. The six-bed unit offers short breaks for children between 8 and 18 years of age who have a learning […]
Unpicking reasons behind knife crime
Helping a young woman involved in knife crime realise her skill set and value in life and setting her on a path to university, is just one of the successful interventions delivered through anti-violence partnership work in Slough. Karis Stephen-Wooding from Slough Children’s Services Trust has directly supported around a quarter of the 200 young […]
Social workers and foster carers in Slough praised for their response to the pandemic
Ofsted inspectors have praised the thorough response to the Covid-19 pandemic by Slough Children’s Services Trust’s Independent Fostering Agency, in an assurance visit conducted during November 2020. In a letter published today by Ofsted, it was noted that staff at the IFA worked hard to provide support to the children in their care and their […]
ASYE social workers celebrate success after challenging first year
Eight newly qualified social workers at Slough Children’s Services Trust are celebrating the successful completion of their assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE), setting a solid foundation for their careers in social work. The assessed and supported year in employment is a programme that gives newly qualified social workers extra support during their first […]
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