Supporting Transitions for Hypervigilant Children & Young People Many Foster Carers have reported that for the children in their care, Lockdown has actually provided a very safe and predictable environment. Without the additional strains and stimulation of the school setting, some of these children have made great progress in other areas of life. This poses […]
Two Models For Trauma-Informed Care Children and Young People that have experienced a high degree of trauma or abuse in their life require an enhanced level of care often called Therapeutic Fostering or Therapeutic Care. Training staff and carers in this area is our speciality and our passion. We believe in supporting carers to develop […]
Do you know the signs of Compassion Fatigue in Foster Carers? It is not hard to imagine how demanding caring for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma and loss must be. The complex needs of these children require workers to have robust mental health and well-being. When we also hold in mind that a […]
Why is Refresher Training Important? Have you ever noticed how our brains like to delete information it thinks we no longer need? – If we don’t use it we lose it. Refresher training helps keep important knowledge fresh and current. Most of us need to review important concepts from time to time. Refresher courses enable […]
Most parents and carers are very aware that the online world can be a dangerous place for children. It is where many children are groomed for sexual or criminal exploitation. The prevalence of mobile phones blurs the lines of ownership and responsibility and makes it harder for parents to feel like they can protect their […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1568897314640{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]In this article, we share some evidence of how the experiences we receive during childhood can significantly affect us through the course of our lives and look at relevant adverse childhood experiences training options. A groundbreaking study carried out in California in the mid-90s identified that children who experience a stressful and […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1554204893768{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] What is PACE Therapeutic Parenting? PACE Therapeutic Parenting is a model of care which helps support and form secure attachments with children and young people who may have experienced difficulties in early life. This way of parenting is being recognised more and more as an effective model for both fostering agencies […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1554201090597{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] How To Create An Effective Personal Education Plan For Looked After Children The process of creating a Personal Education Plan (PEP) for Looked After Children (LAC) is a crucial part of supporting them to reach their full academic and life potential. By its very nature, there are several parties involved, each […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1554206027933{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] Child Criminal Exploitation Training “County Lines” is in the news again this week, described as an “epidemic in child criminal exploitation”. This is undoubtedly a hot topic and one which is of great concern for any of us working with vulnerable young people. Do your teams need more information about Child Criminal Exploitation? […]
SCTS was set up with the clear mission of empowering social care workers and carers with the techniques to support young people to resolve the effects of childhood trauma, reclaim their future and fully reintegrate back into society. One of the issues we face is Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – the most common, preventable non-genetic […]
