POINT 85/100 — THE FIRST REFERRAL: EXCITEMENT, FEAR AND THE PRESSURE TO SAY YES
Pressure to say yes, Fear at saying no, how do you handle the first placement calls?
POINT 84/100 — TRAINING IS MORE THAN THE COURSE
Use training to create a network not just deliver knowledge
POINT 83 — HAVE YOU BUILT THE FOUNDATIONS BEFORE THE FIRST PLACEMENT?
Approval does not build confidence, support the first placement closely
POINT 82/100 — DOES THE HANDOVER WORK — OR DO THEY HAVE TO START AGAIN?
Introducing the Supervising Social worker is not a new start, if you find yourself saying tell me about yourself you failed.
Point 81/100 Approved! Now Stop the Information Blizzard
The first days after being approved can feel like a Induction project rather than a welcome
Point 80: Did the Final Mile Protect the Recruitment Investment?
There are too many factors that make people Drop out in the last 10% of the Foster Carer Journey, it needs review.