LATEST SOCIAL MEDIA
WEEK ENDING 16TH MARCH 2025
THE LATEST POSTS WE HAVE SHARED ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS THIS WEEK
A Message From Our General Secretary Robin Findlay:
“For the first time ever, foster carers, through NUPFC, were invited to the Department for Education (DfE) as equal stakeholders. This marks a major shift in the sector, as foster carers finally had their own independent representation alongside other major key stakeholders. It’s something we’ve fought for over many years, and this moment was truly significant.
The discussion focused on allegations, a critical and deeply personal issue for foster carers. This was the first of many conversations that will directly impact you. What stood out was the level of agreement in the room. This wasn’t just about tweaking policies; it was about addressing the real, systemic issues that foster carers face.
The meeting was open, respectful, and, most importantly, productive. There was a real willingness to acknowledge the challenges and start working towards meaningful change. Of course, not everyone in the sector may welcome this shift, foster carers speaking for themselves is a ‘new’ presence at these tables, but huge credit to the DfE for recognising the need for this change. The landscape is shifting. Decisions about foster carers should no longer be made without us.
And this is just the beginning. 2025 is already shaping up to be a year of firsts, a year where historic moments are happening back to back. NUPFC will continue to be at the table, ensuring foster carers’ voices are heard at the highest levels. It’s not an overnight fix, but it is a crucial and hard won step forward.”
Regards, Robin
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Date: 11/03/2025
Our work with the Government continues…
🔎 Getting Under the Skin of the Allegations System
The NUPFC are committed to working with government and the sector for real change, not just surface-level policy tweaks or improved ‘timescales’.
For too long, allegations have been weaponised against foster carers, leaving them with irreparable damage to their reputation, regardless of the outcome. Even ‘unfounded’ cases carry hidden consequences, restrictions, forced training, and implied guilt that never truly goes away.
🚨 What needs to change?
🔹 The power imbalance
🔹 The lack of accountability
🔹 The falsehoods written about carers
🔹 The fact that carers are always presumed guilty, and can never be ‘not guilty’
🔹 The misleading ‘support’ that does more harm than good
💬 What would you add? Tell us in the comments. Your voice matters.
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Date: 12/03/2025
🚨 No Accountability. No Consequences. No Change. 🚨
One of the biggest things we’re bringing to the government? The shocking lack of accountability in social work when regulations and National Minimum Standards are ignored.
Even when professionals are caught out, there’s no real action, just a friendly chat. And worse? Nearly 50% go on to do it again, damaging carers, children, and the reputation of those in social work who do uphold good practice every day.
Foster carers face serious consequences for any mistake, so why is there one rule for them and another for us?
💬 What are your experiences of this? Tell us in the comments.
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Date: 13/03/2025
The big question: Is ‘Independent Support’ Really Independent?
As part of our work with the government, we’re tackling the big questions about foster carer’s so called ‘independent support’, because too often, it’s anything but.
❓ Can a support organisation truly be independent if it’s funded by your fostering service or the government?
❓ Should your fostering provider decide who supports you during an allegation?
❓ Why are foster carers not being told about their independent right to join a union?
Carers deserve real support, not just ‘tea and sympathy’. 💬 What do you think?
Date: 14/03/2025
💡 What Does ‘Good Practice’ in Foster Care Look Like? 💡
This question is wide open, it could mean great social work, outstanding foster care, or policies that actually work.
What does good practice mean to YOU? Have you experienced it? What needs to change?
💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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Date: 15/03/2025
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