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WEEK ENDING 3RD AUGUST 2025
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Can anyone else relate to Clare’s words?
“Isn’t it funny how we’re constantly supervised, ticking boxes, proving we’re meeting standards, and being reminded we’re not really the professionals? We’re questioned, second-guessed, and investigated at the drop of a hat.
But then… it’s annual leave time, a bank holiday, Christmas, or now the long summer holidays, and suddenly they vanish. Now, apparently, we are professionals, and we’re told to just get on with it!
One minute they’re pulling all the strings, and the next, when it suits them, we’re left holding everything together on our own.”
These gaps in supervision and communication can lead to real issues down the line, especially when we can’t reach anyone for decisions.
Top tips:
🔺 Make sure you have a clear, signed-off Delegated Authority Tool (form).
🔺 Avoid making decisions that require PR (which we never have!) without proper escalation.
🔺 If necessary, escalate to senior management.
🔺 And always ensure you’re a member of NUPFC – your voice, your union: 🔗 https://nupfc.com/membership/
Date: 28/07/2025
One of the most important things we do as foster carers is advocate for the children in our care, strongly, passionately, and with unwavering nerve.
But here’s the reality: sometimes, advocating too strongly, especially when we point out gaps in support, can land us in hot water. It shouldn’t be this way, but it often is.
That’s why union membership is essential.
It gives you the protection and confidence to fight for your children’s needs without fear of repercussions.
This is Fostering basics – we can’t advocate effectively if we aren’t supported ourselves.
Join NUPFC: 🔗 https://nupfc.com/membership/
Date: 29/07/2025
🚗 Imagine this: you’re driving along peacefully, then suddenly someone else causes an accident.
You’re not at fault, but you’re left sat at the side of the road thinking, “I need some insurance.”
But it’s too late, you can’t just call up a car insurance company and say, “I’ve just had an accident, I’d like to join and make a claim.”
Obviously, union membership isn’t the same, it’s not illegal to be without it. But the principle is the same.
Allegations in fostering often come out of the blue. And just like car insurance, you need to have your union membership before something happens, not after.
So don’t delay. Join today. Because when the worst happens, it’s too late to look around.
Date: 30/07/2025
Please remember – we’re the ONLY ones who give you a true DEFENCE during allegations.
With the backing of a full and specialised legal team, we work your case and give you your own representative who can speak for you in panels and key meetings.
The traditional “support” organisations, often contracted by fostering services, do not offer this level of defence – despite many foster carers believing they did, and feeling misled when they found out the truth.
If in doubt: ask other experienced carers, research, and check who will really represent you in an allegation.
Don’t leave it to chance.
Join NUPFC: 🔗 https://nupfc.com/membership/
Date: 31/07/2025
Friday question time, and it’s and important one.
Join us: 🔗 https://nupfc.com/membership/
Date: 01/08/2025
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