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    • ISP Fostering

      We're the UK's most established independent fostering agency, helping to transform the lives of some of the UK's most vulnerable children in foster care.

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      Read ISP Fostering's terms and conditions relating to such areas as compliance, liability and copyright.

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    • What is Foster Care?

      Foster care provides vulnerable children with a stable, loving place to live, when they’re unable to stay at home. Learn more today!

    • Why foster?

      There are many benefits of fostering for everyone involved. Choosing to foster may be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. Find out more!

    • Who Can Foster?

      Looking to become a foster carer and want to know if you meet the criteria for fostering? Discover the requirements to foster in the UK today!

    • Can Same Sex Couples Foster? - LGBT+ Fostering

      We're proud to support our LGBT foster parents and would love to encourage more same sex couples to foster. Speak to us today about joining the ISP family!

    • Am I too old to foster?

      There's no upper age limit for fostering, so long as you're fit and healthy enough to care for a child. Find out more today.

    • Can single people foster?

      Absolutely! We have many single foster carers - female, male, and non-binary people - and some are single parents too. Find out more.

    • Do you need a spare room?

      You will need a spare bedroom that's always available to a child in your care. Learn more about the spare room requirements here.

    • Can I work and foster?

      Whether you can continue to work and foster will depend on your personal circumstances. Learn about fostering and working here.

    • Can you foster if you smoke?

      Smoking won't necessarily stop you from fostering, however, you may need to make some changes to where you smoke. Find out more today.

    • Do you need qualifications to be a foster parent?

      You don't need formal qualifications to become a foster parent, however, there are some key skills that you will need.  Find out more today.

    • Can you foster a child with a criminal record?

      Having a criminal record won't necessarily rule you out from fostering, depending on the nature of the conviction and time passed. Find out more today.

    • Can you foster a child if you have a dog?

      Dogs and pets in general, have such therapeutic qualities that can make them incredibly beneficial when fostering. Find out more today.

    • Types of Foster Care

      We provide a variety of different types of fostering placements, so we can continue to meet the needs of children coming into foster care. Learn more today!

    • Short Term Fostering

      Short term fostering provides children with a safe, loving home for a number of nights, days or months, and up to 2 years. Find out more today!

    • Respite Foster Care

      Respite foster care provides crucial support to a foster child on a temporary and short-term basis. Learn about the role and pay of a respite carer today!

    • Emergency Foster Care

      Emergency foster care provides a vulnerable child with a place to stay when it's not safe for them to stay at home. Learn more about the role and pay today!

    • Parent and Child Fostering

      Parent and child fostering provides vulnerable parents with the practical skills they need to care for their child. Learn more today!

    • Fostering Children with Disabilities

      Fostering a disabled child can be extremely rewarding. Find out about the role, requirements, allowances, training and more today!

    • Fostering Teenagers - Change a Young Person's Life

      Fostering teenagers is often less difficult than caring for younger children as they're more independent. Learn about fostering teens today!

    • Fostering Siblings

      There's a national shortage of foster carer who can foster siblings. If you've got space in your home and heart to care for siblings, then speak to us!

    • Fostering Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children

      Fostering unaccompanied children can be extremely rewarding as you provide an asylum-seeking child with a safe, nurturing home. Learn more today!

    • Long Term Fostering

      Long term fostering gives children a safe, loving home with a dedicated foster parent until they reach 18. Find out more today!

    • How to Become a Foster Parent

      Our guide on how to become a foster parent shares everything you need to know about the fostering process, application, checks and references and more.

    • Foster Care Matching Process

      We have a dedicated referrals team who expertly match children with suitable foster families. Learn more about the foster care matching process today!

    • Fostering Assessment

      Everything you need to know about the fostering assessment, including what's involved in the Form F, timescales, social work visits and more.

    • Foster Carer Checks and References

      Foster carer checks and references are a vital step in the fostering assessment to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children in care. Learn more today!

    • Fostering Panel and Approval

      Every applicant must attend a fostering panel where an independent group will make a recommendation on your suitability to foster. Learn more!

    • Therapeutic fostering

      We pioneered therapeutic foster care in 1987 and have since helped thousands of children live happy and fulfilled lives. Learn about therapeutic fostering.

    • Why Children Are In Care

      There are many reasons for a child to be taken into care, however the most common are neglect and abuse. Learn more about the children in foster care.

    • Fostering Allowance Calculator

      Find out what fostering payments you could receive as a foster carer with ISP.

    • National Insurance for Foster Carers

      Foster carers are not required to pay National Insurance if their income is below the threshold. However, they may wish to pay voluntary contributions.

    • Does Fostering Affect Benefits?

      Interested in becoming a foster parent but need to understand how fostering will affect your benefits? Learn about fostering and benefits today!

    • Guide to Fostering Allowances [Download]

      Our handy finance guide will help you to understand the ins and outs of fostering finances, including tax, benefits and national insurance.

    • About ISP Fostering

      Since 1987, we've been providing high quality therapeutic foster care to children and young people across the country. Learn more about our story today.

    • Why choose us?

      With over 30 years' experience in therapeutic fostering, we'll ensure you have all the training and support you need to make a life-changing difference.

    • Foster Carer Support

      Working with children with complex needs can be challenging, so we make sure the specialist support – practical and emotional - is there whenever you need it.

    • Training & development

      With over 35 years of experience in therapeutic fostering, we deliver a first-class foster care training programme that’s truly unrivalled.

    • ISP Therapeutic Pathway

      Our Therapeutic Pathway is a training programme that aims to build upon your skills and knowledge around key therapeutic principles.

    • ISP Mandatory training

      There are a number of mandatory training courses that every foster parent in the UK must complete.

    • ISP Additional training for foster parents

      We offer a wide range of additional training courses to help our foster parents fill any knowledge gaps and help them step into their role with confidence.

    • Therapy services

    • Support for children in care

      We look after children and young people who have had especially difficult starts in life. Find out how we support children and young people in care.

    • Statement of purpose

      View ISP inspection reports for all our independent fostering agency office's. Download our Ofsted report and Statement of Purpose.

    • Blogs, Latest News, Fostering Stories & Upcoming Events

      Check out all the latest news, fostering stories and events regarding ISP Fostering and their foster carers.

    • Fostering Stories

      Discover all the latest fostering stories from ISP Fostering's foster parents, birth children and foster children currently in care.

    • "It's not just about having a spare room and feeding them"

      A Jamaican born foster parent explains how her childhood was one of the reasons why she chose to foster and help children who needed a loving and caring environment.

    • “We’ve giving children something to look forward to”

      Foster parents Abi and her husband Adrian share how they’ve been able to give children a reason to step away from their phones and gaming stations, by setting up a unique sports club.

    • “It’s not a piece of cake, but each step forward is rewarding”

      Lucia and Chris started fostering in 2016 when their daughter handed them a leaflet about foster care. They joined ISP in 2018 and say it’s the best decision they've ever made.

    • Kent Couple Fostered 50+ Children Over 20 Years

      Having fostered 50+ children over the last 20 years, there isn’t much that Wendy & Lawrence don’t know about fostering.

    • “We’re still learning new things everyday”

      Sixteen years ago, Daniel and Susan began their fostering journey. Today, they share their advice to care for a foster child.

    • “I don’t think of it as a job"

      Chris and Debbie have been fostering for over 13 years and have fostered around 10 children, with most of these being long term/permanent placements.

    • “We've given them stability in their life.”

      Ian and Beverley share how a little patience and resilience has changed the lives of 17 children.

    • "My goal was always to make a difference to just one child’s life"

      Jacqueline shares how her dream of changing just one young person's life, has led her to fostering more than 12 teenagers.

    • “There are so many rewarding parts to my job"

      Eileen shares how becoming a foster carer has created a secure family for her and her foster children.

    • “There are so many rewarding parts to my job"

      Eileen and Mick opened their door to their first foster child 10 years ago. Since then, they have cared for five young people and have no intention of giving up.

    • “We want to help children get a better start in life”

      Kim and Geoff felt extremely lucky after having their children, that they wanted to help others. 22 years later they’ve fostered 59 children and are now looking for their 60th.

    • “To see the difference we've made is overwhelming!”

      Tracy and her partner, Craig, started their fostering journey in Summer 2016. Tracy was a childminder and although she felt it had some great rewards, she was longing to do more.

    • Pam and John's Fostering Story

      Read Pam and John's extraordinary story about a couple who think they are ordinary.

    • “We waited far too long to start fostering”

      Ghazala, who has cared for a 14-year-old boy in her first year of fostering, shares her experience.

    • "I wanted to help and nurture other children"

      Paula shares her journey and explains why choosing to become a foster carer was one of the best decisions she's made in a long time.

    • Couple honoured after 16 years of fostering children

      Kent couple, Cleve and Nicola Hedges, have dedicated the last 16 years of their lives to fostering over 20 children - from new-born babies right through to older teenagers.

    • “A life changing illness actually changed our lives for the better…”

      Pete and Sue tell us how a life-changing illness finally meant they were able to chase their dream of fostering children.

    • Through a Foster Carer's Eyes

      Discover how our latest campaign reinforces the message that a child’s past doesn’t have to be their future.

    • Ruth and Steve's Story as Respite Foster Parents

      Ruth and Steve became respite foster parents a year ago after seeing the difference their neighbours were making to children in care. Today, they reveal what life is like as respite foster parents.

    • "It feels like Jessica was always meant to join our family"

      Andy and Ran have welcomed their first foster child into their home after being approved as foster parents and share their journey so far...

    • “Managing our own expectations of ourselves was the hardest part”

      After 15 years of being a foster parent, Sue reflects on her first experience of fostering.

    • Caroline's Story as a Foster Parent

      Caroline started her journey as a foster parent after her three adopted children reached their teens.

    • “When we think about all the memories we've made, we wouldn’t change it”

      Foster parents, Kerri and Dion based in Wisbech, share their fostering journey over the past decade.

    • “Every young person who's in care really just wants to be loved"

      Single foster parent, Jeremy, decided to embark on a new journey in fostering five years ago. Read his story today.

    • "They are such a huge part of our family"

      Foster parents, Cassie and Susy, have been fostering with ISP for 4 years and share their journey caring for two brothers.

    • “Our experience with ISP has been excellent"

      26 years into her fostering journey with no sign of stopping soon, Jenny talks about her experiences from the last two and a half decades.

    • “It’s a great experience for the whole family"

      Four years into their fostering journey with many happy memories, Sam and Matt discuss their experience of fostering children with disabilities so far.

    • “The first time they tell you they love you is an incredible feeling"

      Young foster parents, Natalie and Aaron Harvie share their fostering journey over the past two years.

    • “ISP has been so supportive through everything"

      Newly approved foster parents, Mike and Kelly, share their fostering journey over the past year.

    • "We have gained so much through fostering, it’s amazing”

      Lucy and Daniel have been fostering alongside raising their own little boy and have loved every minute. Read their journey so far.

    • "Fostering has made a huge difference to me in every single way!”

      Emma and her partner, Andy, who have been fostering vulnerable children for two years now share their story so far.

    • "We could give more children the life that they needed"

      Carmon and her husband Mark started their fostering journey 15 years ago with the desire to have a large family.

    • "They’re part of the family now and I love them dearly"

      Sam and Stuart share how emergency fostering has been their best experience yet and why they're encouraging others to follow in their footsteps.

    • "They’re really capable of amazing things and all they need is just the right support"

      Annabel and James have just completed their first year of fostering. Here, they share their inspiring story so far, including the ups and downs that come with fostering vulnerable children.

    • "You're my mum now!"

      Sheryl shares her experience of fostering for over 15 years and the moment their foster child, Ashley, knew he wanted to be part of their family forever.

    • "We've always been happy fostering for ISP"

      Helen joined ISP almost 24 years ago and has cared for a whole range of children with a variety of needs, including mother and baby fostering, short-term, long-term and more. Today, she shares the highlights from her fostering career so far.

    • "I'm proud to be part of ISP"

      Jenny become a foster parent over 27 years ago and has made a life-changing difference to many of the young people she's welcomed into her home.

    • "We have gained so much through fostering, it’s amazing"

      Dedo began fostering with ISP in February 2019 and is now sharing her inspiring fostering story from the last three and a half years.

    • Fiona's Fostering Story

      Fiona shares her experience of supporting young people in care with mental health difficulties and why it's been so rewarding.

    • Paulines Fostering Story

      Pauline, who's been fostering for over nine years, shares how she found her true passion in fostering teenagers, and why it's the most rewarding experience.

    • “We’ve always said that family isn’t just blood”

      Debbie and Jake have been fostering with ISP for over two and a half decades, and have made a huge difference to the young people they've cared for.

    • Sarah's Respite Fostering Journey

      Meet a respite foster parent who turned her dream of fostering into reality at 32. Sarah shares her journey so far and the impact she's had on children in care.

    • Emma and Ufuk's Fostering Journey

      Long-term foster parents, Emma and Ufuk share their family's fostering journey with ISP and the extraordinary difference they've already made to the little man in their care.

    • Marwa's Foster Care Story

      Marwa shares her experience as a young person in care with ISP, opening up about meeting her foster family for the first time and the moment she knew they would be in her life forever.

    • Fostering Siblings with Sammy & Stuart

      After growing up in a foster family, it was only natural for Sammy to follow in her parents' footsteps. Now, she provides a safe, loving home for siblings in need.

    • “Foster Care has Enabled Him to Fulfil his Dream”

      Jenni and Chris share the incredible achievements of Callum, who they've cared for since he was just three years old.

    • A Young Person’s Experience of Foster Care

      Maria was 16 years old when she was placed with her ISP foster carers. Now 18, Maria continues to live with her carers as part of a 'Staying Put' arrangement.

    • Fostering: The Birth Child’s Story

      When a person makes the decision to become a foster carer, it is the whole family who are involved in the fostering role.

    • "I couldn’t have imagined a life without my extra siblings"

      Olivia Davies is an 18-year-old student, who from the age of three has grown up in a household of fostering. She shares her experience of living with foster children over the last 15 years.

    • News

      We have over 30 years’ experience in training and developing therapeutic foster parents and making an extraordinary difference to the lives of children in care.

    • Foster Parent Knits Bobby Buddies for Children Involved in Incidents

      One of our foster parents in Milton Keynes has put her creativity to good use by knitting Bobby Buddies to bring comfort to young children facing domestic situations.

    • Fostering Assessments with ISP during social distancing

      In light of recent Government social distancing instructions, we have amended our recruitment and assessment processes, to ensure we can still recruit new fostering family during this difficult time.

    • Kent Centre Joins Forces with Communication Access UK

      Our Kent centres have joined forces with Communication Access UK with the aim of giving a voice to foster children and adults, enabling better support for those facing communication difficulties.

    • Our Response to COVID-19

      A MESSAGE FROM OUR MANAGING DIRECTOR, TRACY LIVESEY AND CEO, JO AUGUST

    • Assistance Dog brings comfort to children and young people in Kent

      An 18-month-old assistance dog is proving to be a powerful tool for improving the mental health of vulnerable children and young people in Kent.

    • Macmillan Coffee Morning at Whitstable

      We decided to get involved and hosted our very own Macmillan coffee morning here at the Whitstable Centre.

    • Christmas Celebrations for Whitstable

      Our Whitstable foster parents and staff celebrated their achievements with a special Christmas Lunch at the Chilston Park Hotel in the North Downs of Kent.

    • ISP Donates Over 600 Items to Food Banks This Christmas

      Our staff and foster parents, who provide suitable families for looked after children, filled boxes with tins and packets to give to various food banks across the country, collecting more than 600 items for The Trussell Trust.

    • Team MK Take On 12-Hour Cyclathon for Children In Need

      Our Milton Keynes team took on the impressive challenge of a 12-hour cyclathon on Friday 15th November, raising over £560 for Children in Need.

    • Foster Carer Discussion Group at Leeds Castle

      Staff and carers from our Whitstable fostering team came together at Leeds Castle in Kent to celebrate it's 900th birthday and experience the ‘Festival of Flowers’.

    • Calling Out to Empty Nesters Whose Children Have Left for University

      We're urging more families to become foster parents once their children leave the family home for university.

    • RSPCA Animal Action Day

      Six young people from our Milton Keynes and Chesham fostering centres attended the Animal Action Day at RSPCA Blackberry Farm.

    • Inspirational Foster Teen up for National Award

      A teenage girl who has spent the last 11 years in the Foster Care system has been nominated for a national award following the death of her 23 year old Uncle who had Cystic Fibrosis.

    • ISP Enfield & South London is Ofsted ‘Outstanding’

      Our Enfield and South London fostering team has been rated as ‘Outstanding’ following an official inspection from Ofsted, the independent watchdog.

    • Christmas Card Competition Winner

      We reveal this year's annual Christmas card competition winner - with so many incredible designs it was not easy to choose an overall winner!

    • Lucy's Showstopping Performance

      Lucy gave a show-stopping performance and came in an incredible 4th place during a regional qualifier.

    • Jean Retires After Almost 20 Years Fostering With ISP

      Our Chesham team held a tea party to celebrate the retirement of our wonderful Foster Carer, Jean.

    • LGBT Fostering and Adoption Week

      As part of the national LGBT Fostering and Adoption Week, ISP are asking for more people to come forward and offer a loving home to a vulnerable child or young person.

    • 'See Through Their Eyes' Campaign

      Our latest campaign reinforces the message that a child’s past doesn’t have to be their future.

    • ISP at International Foster Care Organisation Conference!

      Our very own Andrew Fox will be running a workshop at the IFCO Conference Saturday 3rd September 2016. He will be presenting with Andrea Warman, author of ‘Caring with Vitality‘, a book about how yoga can help foster carers and their families.

    • ISP Sponsor Award that Recognises Fostering Friendly Employers

      ISP supports the Fostering Friendly: Employer of the Year Award at the 2015 Fostering Excellence Awards. This prestigious event has recognised the commitment, dedication, and skill of the whole fostering community, and it goes a long way to highlighting the positive work of foster carers right across the UK

    • 'Staying Put' Legislation and What it Means

      After years of campaigning, the implementation of the ‘Staying Put’ legislation means young people are no longer forced to leave their homes at the age of 18.

    • How successful has Staying Put been since it came into effect?

      A year ago the Staying Put legislation came into force and changed things for thousands of young people in foster care throughout the UK. Young people are no longer required to leave their foster homes on their 18th birthday although challenges still remain.

    • We're Expanding to Bristol and the South West

      We're expanding our services to Bristol and the South West to provide therapeutic care for children and young people in foster care.

    • Hayley Haughton Joins Our Team

      We're thrilled to announce that Hayley Haughton has joined our Bromsgrove team to help deliver our therapeutic services to even more foster families across the Midlands.

    • Respite Carers Urgently Needed for Children with Disabilities

      We’re appealing for people in Kent, South London and surrounding areas to come forward and provide vital respite care to children with disabilities.

    • Celebrating 35 Years of Therapeutic Fostering

      To mark our 35th birthday, we asked some of our foster parents and team members to share their journey with ISP.

    • ISP Launch Therapeutic Pathway Training Programme

      We've launched our brand new Therapeutic Pathway - a training programme that develops our foster parents' skills and knowledge around key therapeutic principles.

    • BMX Champion hosts workshop for children

      Our young people enjoyed an afternoon of BMX racing with care experienced BMX Champion, Charlie Reynolds.

    • ISP Teynham 'Outstanding' in Latest Ofsted Inspection

      ISP Teynham has been awarded 'Outstanding' in their latest Ofsted inspection.

    • Spring Budget 2023 Foster Parent Tax Relief

      The government recently announced changes to the foster parent tax relief starting from the 2023/24 tax year. Here's everything you need to know.

    • ISP Enfield Receives Fifth Ofsted 'Outstanding' in a Row

      ISP Enfield receives their fifth consecutive 'Outstanding' in their most recent Ofsted inspection - they've been 'Outstanding' for 15 years!

    • Foster Care Fortnight 2023: Fostering Communities

      With the national shortage of foster parents, especially those who can care for teenagers, siblings and children with disabilities, we hope the campaign inspires more people to consider fostering.

    • ISP's Therapeutic Pathway Assured by City & Guilds

      Our pioneering Therapeutic Pathway training programme has been recognised by City & Guilds in an industry first.

    • ISP’s Children and Young People Awards 2024 Finalists

      We're proud to be a finalist in three categories at the 2024 Children and Young People Awards, honoring foster parents, support workers, and fostering services dedicated to helping young people thrive.

    • ISP Finalists in Stars of Children & Young People Awards

      ISP are proud to have several finalists at this year's prestigious Children and Young People Awards.

    • Fostering Events

      Looking to find out more about fostering? Alternatively, if you would like to speak to someone about fostering, why not come along to one of our local events.

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    • 22nd July 2021 | Virtual Fostering Information Evening

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    • 19th August 2021 | Virtual Fostering Information Evening

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    • Wisbech

    • Battle

    • Burgess Hill

    • Hampshire and Dorset

    • Rainham

    • Teynham

    • Whitstable

    • Milton Keynes

    • Chesham

    • Bromsgrove

    • Enfield

    • Caterham

    • Fostering Blog News

      Discover all the latest blogs from ISP Fostering, foster parents and foster children and hear about some amazing stories.

    • Promoting the Mental Health of Looked After Children

      We have been promoting the mental health looked after children by hosting a number of events and support groups for foster parents across the region.

    • How to Make a Child in Care Feel Special at Christmas

      Christmas is a magical time of year for children, but it can be difficult for many young people in foster care. Read our advice on how foster parents can make Christmas special.

    • How to Prepare for Your First Foster Child

      This is the first post in our Guide to a Successful First Placement, sharing great advice from our experienced foster carers to help you prepare for your first foster child coming to live with you.

    • How You Can Help Your Child Deal with Frustration and Anger

    • How to Support Your Own Children When Fostering

      This is the third post in our Guide to a Successful First Placement, sharing great advice from our experienced foster carers on how to support your own children when fostering.

    • Important Things to do the First Day with a Foster Child

      This is the second post in our Guide to a Successful First Placement, sharing great advice from our experienced foster carers about important things to do on the first day with a foster child to help them feel settled.

    • Mumsnet Questions – The TSD Workbook

      The TSD workbook can seem overwhelming, so we've created a guide to help you complete your workbook and answer the most frequently asked questions.

    • How Hard Is It To Keep Siblings In Foster Care Together?

      According to local authorities with the support of leading organisations, there are currently 52.050 children in foster care with 32% of those children under five years of age and 61% aged between 5 and 15. 52% of these children are living with their foster carers on their 18th birthday and 70% of siblings in foster care are placed together.

    • Spotting the signs of self-harm

      Want to understand how to spot the signs of self harm? Our blog goes in-depth into what self harm is and how to spot it.

    • 6 Skills Care Workers Can Bring to a Foster Care Career

      If you’re a care worker who is looking for a new career path, fostering could be a flourishing career choice.

    • 10 Questions To Ask When Transfering Foster Agency

      If you think you need to change fostering agency, make sure to have these questions up your sleeve so you can be sure you make the right decision.

    • 6 Advantages Of Fostering With Birth Children

      Fostering is a wonderful, rewarding career choice, but it’s a big decision to make. Especially when you have birth children to consider. But there are many advantages of fostering with birth children. Let’s take a closer look.

    • How to encourage children to try new foods

      If your child is a picky eater or regularly refuses to eat their vegetables, here are 5 small changes you can make to help them explore, and hopefully enjoy, a variety of different foods.

    • 6 Sensory Halloween Activities For Your Autistic Child

      Check out these spooky sensory game ideas that are great for getting your autistic foster child involved in all the Halloween fun.

    • Bonfire Night Tips for Children with Autism

      Bonfire Night is a fantastic explosion of colours, smells and sounds, but for children with autism, it can be a very stressful time. Follow our tips to make Bonfire Night an enjoyable celebration for all.

    • So, You Want to be a Foster Parent…What Happens Next?

      Dig a little deeper and understand the steps involved, and why an independent agency like ISP could be a great fit for you.

    • Fostering Agencies vs Local Authorities

      If you are considering becoming a foster parent, one of the first things you need to decide is do you pick a Fostering Agency or a Local Authority, both options have their own advantages - let's find out more.

    • Let’s talk about this year’s John Lewis Christmas ad

      Amazing to see John Lewis & Partners raising awareness of the incredible work of foster parents in this year's Christmas advert

    • Bedroom Designs for Foster Children With Special Needs

      If you are open to fostering a child with additional needs, it’s important to ensure their bedroom is designed with their needs in mind. Here are some great bedroom ideas for children with special needs.

    • 5 Ways to Support Your Teen's Mental Health

      With almost half of the young people in care living with a mental health condition, here are five simple ways that you can promote your teenager's emotional wellbeing.

    • 5 Activities to bring a child out of fight-or-flight

      The fear response is something that we will all have experienced. But how can we help children to feel safe and recover from the fear response?

    • Princess of Wales’ Shaping Us campaign is important for foster care

      The campaign aims to raise awareness around the importance of early childhood years, and how they fundamentally shape who we become as adults.

    • 10 Signs of an eating disorder in children

      Despite the subtleness of the signs, there are some warning signs that you can look out for when it comes to eating disorders in children.

    • Building a successful career in foster care

      A career in foster care is more than just a job; it’s a passion. Discover what you need to build a successful fostering career to enrich your life and transform the lives of vulnerable young people.

    • Looking for jobs that help others? 5 reasons to consider fostering

      If you’re interested in helping people and making positive change in the world, you should consider a highly rewarding career in foster care.

    • Is it time to switch to an independent fostering agency?

      If you’re fostering through your local authority but aren't getting the support and recognition you deserve, you might want to consider transferring to an independent fostering agency.

    • 4 reasons why you should switch fostering agency

      Being a foster parent is a rewarding but demanding role, so it’s important you’re with a fostering agency that values and supports you. Here are 4 reasons to start considering a transfer.

    • 5 Ways to Support a Child This Ramadan

      Helpful ways that foster parents can support children this Ramadan and make it a meaningful month for the whole family.

    • Let's get messy - Play ideas for children with Autism

      Playtime with your child with autism can be a fantastic way to strengthen your relationship with them and help them grow and develop. Here are a few messy play activities we can all enjoy.

    • Rewarding jobs working with children with special needs

      If you have a passion for supporting children with disabilities, autism, and other additional needs, there are numerous remarkable career paths available to explore.

    • Ways schools can support children in foster care

      Young people in care can find education a challenge, so it’s important their school offers specialist support to help them thrive and succeed academically.

    • Sensory Activities for Children with Autism at Christmas

      Discover our delightful sensory activities designed to bring joy and excitement to both you and the child in your care who has autism. Take a peek and enjoy a world of easy and enjoyable experiences!

    • 8 ways to survive menopause as a foster parent

      Menopause can be a challenging time for foster parents, but with the right support, you can manage your symptoms while still providing the very best care.

    • Black History Month Activities for Kids

      We’ve put together some simple ideas for Black History Month that you and your family can get involved with.

    • Caring for Your Mental Health as a Foster Parent

      Paying attention to your mental health as a foster parent is vital. Learn why mental health matters, how to spot the signs of burnout, and ways to manage your mental well-being.

    • Sensory Activities for Trauma

      Explore the impact of trauma on sensory processing, the importance of sensory play for children in care, plus a variety of sensory activities for trauma.

    • What Is Filial Play Therapy?

      Filial therapy is a type of therapy where foster parents are trained to provide therapeutic play sessions at home with the children in their care.

    • Father's Day - Male Role Models in Foster Care: The Strength of Variety

      As we celebrate Father’s Day, we consider the male role models present in the lives of children and young people in care.

    • Advice for New Foster Parents

      Discover helpful advice for new foster parents from our team, including insights from a care-experienced young person and a therapist.

    • A Care Leaver’s Therapy Journey

      At ISP Fostering, we champion a therapeutic approach to fostering, knowing its positive impact on young people living with trauma. Therapy is essential for healing trauma and helping them reach their potential.

    • 5 Signs It's Time To Consider Transferring

      Wondering if it’s time to switch foster care agencies? Explore the key signs that may indicate it's time for a change.

    • The Need for More Black Foster Parents

      Discover the many benefits of matching a Black child in care with a family that shares their lived experiences, and why it's crucial for more Black foster parents to consider fostering.

    • Therapeutic Fostering VS Traditional: What's the Difference?

      Let’s explore the key differences between traditional and therapeutic foster care.

    • Reasons to Foster a Teenager

      Our foster parents offer real insight into the challenges and rewards of fostering teenagers, playing a pivotal role in shaping their lives.

    • Navigating the Emotional Challenges of Being in Care at Christmas

      Fostering during Christmas can be both challenging and deeply rewarding. Here are some ways you can support a young person in navigating the complex emotions of being away from their family during this special time

    • The Benefits of Parent & Child Fostering

      Parent and child fostering is a deeply rewarding role. Not only will you provide a safe, therapeutic home for a vulnerable child, but you'll also offer parents the time and space they need to grow confidently into their parenting role. In this article, we explore the positive impact parent and child fostering has on children, parents and you.

    • Strategies to Beat Compassion Fatigue as a Foster Parent

      If you’re a foster parent experiencing compassion fatigue, we’re here to help. Read on to learn more about what causes compassion fatigue and how to restore emotional balance.

    • Fostering vs. Parenting: Key Differences You Need to Know

      Considering fostering in the UK? Our guide answers key questions about fostering regulations, legal responsibilities, and why foster parenting requires a unique approach.

    • How to Transfer Foster Agency

      Unhappy with your current agency? Learn how easy it is to transfer foster agency and join a team that puts you and your family first.

    • Transfer Fostering Agency Process

      Find out how to transfer to ISP from another fostering agency or local authority.

    • Work with us

      Find out more about starting a rewarding career with ISP Fostering!

    • Independent Form F Assessor Jobs

      We're looking for skilled and experienced Independent Form F Assessors to undertake fostering assessments for us. Apply online today!

    • Modern Slavery Policy

      Read in depth ISP Fostering's modern slavery statement, policy and how the structure of the fostering agency operates.

    • ISP Centres

      Interested in fostering? Discover all the fostering agency locations of ISP Fostering and how you can get in touch.

    • Fostering Agency Wisbech

      This centre covers Cambridgeshire, Rutland, and parts of Lincolnshire and Norfolk.

    • Fostering Agency East Sussex

      This centre covers East Sussex, including Hastings, Bexhill, Battle, and more.

    • Fostering Agency in West Sussex

      This centre covers West Sussex, including Brighton, Eastbourne, Worthing, Crawley, Royal Tunbridge Wells and more.

    • Fostering Agency Southampton

      Based in Ashurst, the Southampton centre covers Hampshire and Dorset, including Bournemouth, Chichester, Portsmouth and more.

    • Fostering Agency Milton Keynes

      This centre covers Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.

    • Fostering Agency Chesham

      This centre covers Hertfordshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire, including Watford, Aylesbury and Stevenage.

    • Fostering Agency Bromsgrove

      This centre covers Birmingham, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Warwickshire and Shropshire.

    • Fostering Agency Enfield

      This centre covers north London boroughs, including Enfield, Barnet, Hackney, Redbridge, and more.

    • Fostering Agency South London

      Based in Sutton, this centre covers South London boroughs, including Lambeth, Bromley, Southwark, Croydon, Caterham and more.

    • Fostering Agency Teynham

      This centre covers the Isle of Sheppey, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Ashford and more.

    • Fostering Agency Whitstable

      Our Whitstable fostering centre covers Folkestone, Dover, Cantebury and more.

    • Fostering Agency Rainham

      Our Rainham centre covers Dartford, Maidstone, Rochester, Tonbridge and surrounding areas in Kent.

    • Enquire About Fostering With ISP

      Interested in fostering? Take the next step to finding out more about becoming a foster carer with ISP.

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    • Locations We Cover

      Learn about all the different regions in which ISP Fostering cover and where our foster carers reside.

    • Cambridgeshire

      Join our Cambridgeshire fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Bexhill

      Join our Bexhill fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Eastbourne

      We're looking for foster carers in Eastbourne. Help build brighter futures for children in care. Call ISP fostering today and start your fostering career.

    • Horsham

      Join our Horsham fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Bedfordshire

      Join our Bedfordshire fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Hertfordshire

      Join our Hertfordshire fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • West Midlands

      Join our West Midlands fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Greater London

      Join our Greater London fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Croydon

      Join our Croydon fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Ashford

      Join our Ashford fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Folkestone

      Join our Folkestone fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Dartford

      Join our Dartford fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Bracknell

      Join our Bracknell fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Watford

      Join our Watford fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Hemel Hempstead

      Join our Hemel Hempstead fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Maidenhead

      Join our Maidenhead fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • St Albans

      Join our St Albans fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Stevenage

      Join our Stevenage fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Hitchin

      Join our Hitchin fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Hatfield

      Join our Hatfield fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Biggleswade

      Join our Biggleswade fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Leighton Buzzard

      Join our Leighton Buzzard fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Luton

      Join our Luton fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Buckinghamshire

      Join our Buckinghamshire fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Aylesbury

      Join our Aylesbury fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Slough

      Join our Slough fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • High Wycombe

      Join our High Wycombe fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Northampton

      Join our Northampton fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Coventry

      Join our Coventry fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Birmingham

      Join our Birmingham fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Solihull

      Join our Solihull fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Dudley

      Join our Dudley fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Wolverhampton

      Join our Wolverhampton fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Walsall

      Join our Walsall fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • West Bromwich

      Join our West Bromwich fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Stourbridge

      Join our Stourbridge fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Warwick

      Join our Warwick fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Peterborough

      Join our Peterborough fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Worcester

      Join our Worcester fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Kidderminster

      Join our Kidderminster fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Nuneaton

      Join our Nuneaton fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Hereford

      We're looking for foster carers in Hereford. Help build brighter futures for children in care. Call ISP fostering today and start your fostering career.

    • Redditch

      Join our Redditch fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Lichfield

      Join our Lichfield fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Tamworth

      Join our Tamworth fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Sutton Coldfield

      Join our Sutton Coldfield fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Kent

      Looking to foster in Kent? We’re looking for foster parents in Kent to make a difference. Full training & support provided

    • Canterbury

      We're looking for foster carers in Canterbury. Help build brighter futures for children in care. Call ISP fostering today and start your fostering career.

    • Maidstone

      Join our Maidstone fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Fareham

      Join our Fareham fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Hastings

      Join our Hastings fostering team and you can receive up to £584 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Royal Tunbridge Wells

      Join our Royal Tunbridge Wells fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Brighton & Hove

      Join our Brighton fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Crawley

      Join our Crawley fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Worthing

      Join our Worthing fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Chichester

      Join our Chichester fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Portsmouth

      Join our Portsmouth fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Waterlooville

      Join our Waterlooville fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Southampton

      Join our Southampton fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Winchester

      Join our Winchester fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Andover

      Join our Andover fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Salisbury

      Join our Salisbury fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Christchurch

      Join our Christchurch fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Bournemouth

      Join our Bournemouth fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Poole

      Join our Poole fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Belvedere

      Join our Belvedere fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Larkfield

    • Strood

      Join our Strood fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Fostering In Chatham

      Join our Chatham fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Bexley

      Join our Bexley fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Rochester

      Join our Rochester fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Hampshire

      Thinking of fostering in Hampshire? Join ISP and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Dorset

      Thinking of fostering in Dorset? Join ISP and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Leicestershire

      Join our Leicestershire fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Loughborough

      Join our Loughborough fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Norfolk

      Join our Norfolk fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Lincolnshire

      Join our Lincolnshire fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Norwich

      Join our Norwich fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Newmarket

      Join our Newmarket fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Bury St Edmonds

      Join our Bury St Edmonds fostering team and you'll receive up to £530 per child each week, specialist therapeutic training and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Basingstoke

      Join our Basingstoke fostering team and receive an excellent tax-free allowance, specialist therapeutic training, and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Eastleigh

      Join our Eastleigh fostering team and receive an excellent tax-free allowance, specialist therapeutic training, and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Gosport

      Join our Gosport fostering team and receive an excellent tax-free allowance, specialist therapeutic training, and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Hillingdon

      Join our Hillingdon fostering team and receive an excellent tax-free allowance, specialist therapeutic training, and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Kingston Upon Thames

      Join our Kingston Upon Thames fostering team and receive an excellent tax-free allowance, specialist therapeutic training, and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Sutton

      Join our Sutton fostering team and receive an excellent tax-free allowance, specialist therapeutic training, and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Redbridge

      Join our Redbridge fostering team and receive an excellent tax-free allowance, specialist therapeutic training, and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Barnet 

      Join our Barnet fostering team and receive an excellent tax-free allowance, specialist therapeutic training, and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Bromley 

      Join our Bromley fostering team and receive an excellent tax-free allowance, specialist therapeutic training, and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Hackney 

      Join our Hackney fostering team and receive an excellent tax-free allowance, specialist therapeutic training, and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Haringey  

      Join our Haringey fostering team and receive an excellent tax-free allowance, specialist therapeutic training, and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Nottingham 

      Join our Nottingham fostering team and receive an excellent tax-free allowance, specialist therapeutic training, and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Lewisham  

      Join our Lewisham fostering team and receive an excellent tax-free allowance, specialist therapeutic training, and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Southwark

      Join our Southwark fostering team and receive an excellent tax-free allowance, specialist therapeutic training, and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Littlehampton

      Join our Littlehampton fostering team and receive an excellent tax-free allowance, specialist therapeutic training, and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Barking and Dagenham

      Join our Barking and Dagenham fostering team and receive an excellent tax-free allowance, specialist therapeutic training, and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Derby

      Join our Derby fostering team and receive an excellent tax-free allowance, specialist therapeutic training, and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Oxford

      Join our Oxford fostering team and receive an excellent tax-free allowance, specialist therapeutic training, and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Bognor Regis

      Join our Bognor Regis fostering team and receive an excellent tax-free allowance, specialist therapeutic training, and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Farnborough

      Join our Farnborough fostering team and receive an excellent tax-free allowance, specialist therapeutic training, and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Havering

      Join our Havering fostering team and receive an excellent tax-free allowance, specialist therapeutic training, and extensive support available 24/7.

    • Reading

      Join our Reading fostering team and receive an excellent tax-free allowance, specialist therapeutic training, and extensive support available 24/7.

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    • An Introduction to Being a Foster Parent [Download]

      Download our Introduction to Fostering Guide for an in-depth overview of therapeutic fostering, the benefits of being a foster parent and the steps to take to become one.

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      Download our Guide to Transferring Fostering Agency for an in-depth overview of the transferring process and the benefits of fostering with ISP.

    • ISP Knowledge Hub

      Our fostering experts bring together their knowledge, advice and insights to help foster parents achieve extraordinary outcomes for the young people in their care.

    • How to help your foster child at school

      At ISP, we strive towards giving all our children a secure future, and we know that supporting a foster child’s education plays a huge role in that.

    • Special educational provision

      This guide will help you understand special educational needs and how to support the young person in your care.

    • My foster child won't go to school

      We explore some of the reasons why a child in your care may be refusing to go to school and what you can do to help.

    • What is a EHC plan

      Everything you need to know about EHCPs including who's eligible, what the plan covers, and how to apply.

    • Support your child’s transition back into school

      There are many reasons why a child in your care might be out of full-time education. Here's how you can support their transition back into school or another education provision.

    • School exclusions

      If you’re here to find out exactly what to do if your child is excluded from school, this guide will give you everything you need to know.

    • Helping Foster Children When They Are Out Of Education

      We discuss how as foster parents you can help your foster child continue their learning when they are out of education.

    • Foster Child With Complex Needs

      Sadly, many children in care with complex needs may struggle with their emotional regulation or find it difficult to communicate. This collection is aimed at foster parents to support you when caring for children with complex needs.

    • Fostering a Child with Autism

      With the right know-how, you can help a child with autism flourish and reach their full potential. Here are our top tips and strategies for fostering autistic children.

    • Helping an Autistic Child at School

      If you're looking after a child with autism, this guide will provide you with some useful ways to help your autistic child in school.

    • Fostering Teenagers with Trauma

      Sadly, the majority of young people in foster care will have been exposed to at least one significant adverse experience early in life, with the main causes of trauma in fostered teens being due to abuse and neglect.

    • SEND Resources For Foster Families

      As a foster parent of a child with special education needs or a disability, you might be wondering how you can support your child at school. These resources have lots of information to help you support your foster child at school.

    • Identity Formation

      Karen Simpson, explains the role of race, ethnicity and culture in identity formation, and how being in foster care may impact that.

    • Importance Of Diversity In Foster Care

      Karen Simpson discusses the importance of diversity and representation for all children within foster care and how to introduce ethnic and cultural differences to children within foster care.

    • Ethnic and Cultural Differences

      Foster parents may welcome children of different ethnicities, races, religions and cultures into their homes, so it’s important to learn about the child’s background to be able to meet not just their physical needs but their emotional needs too.

    • Supporting Teenagers With Gender Identity

      Foster parent, Lucy, shares her experience of supporting a transgender teenager in her care to explore their gender identity.

    • The Impact of Childhood Trauma on the Brain

      Sadly, many children in care with complex needs, may struggle with their emotional regulation or find it difficult to communicate. This collection is aimed at foster parents to support you when caring for children with complex needs.

    • Fostering a Child with Autism Guide [Download]

      Download our Guide to Autism for expert guidance, tips and strategies on how to provide the best care for autistic children both at home and in their education.

    • Trauma

      Our in-house experts share their insights on childhood trauma, its long-term impact, and how you can better support the young people in your care.

    • Impact of Early Childhood Trauma and Abuse

      Discover the impact of child abuse and early childhood trauma, and what it means for young people in foster care.

    • Healing From Childhood Trauma

      Discover the strategies and therapeutic perspectives you need to help children in care recover from emotional trauma.

    • PACE Parenting in Foster Care

      Discover the benefits of using the PACE therapeutic parenting approach in foster care, and how to use it in daily interactions with your child.

    • How Childhood Trauma Impacts Attachment Style

      Explore how a child's relationship with primary caregivers and those crucial early interactions can shape their attachment style.

    • Secure Base Model Explained

      Explore the benefits of the Secure Base model and how it helps children in care feel safe and secure.

    • Dissociation for Foster Children

      Discover how dissociation can develop as an unconscious coping mechanism for young people in care facing overwhelming experiences, and how foster parents can provide support during dissociative episodes.

    • Therapeutic Fostering: Rethinking Parenting Styles for Children in Care

      Many of the parenting approaches we're familiar with cannot be applied when fostering children. Learn more about therapeutic parenting, with effective strategies to use as a foster parent.

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    • Faith in our Community

      On Thursday 29 February and Friday 1 March, ISP Pupils in Teynham and Whitstable celebrated their Term 4 RE day on the theme of Faith in Our Community.

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      On 7 March, staff and students across ISP Teynham and Whitstable celebrated World Book Day.

    • Tate Modern Visit

      GCSE students of Photography or Art visited the world famous Tate Modern in London

    • A trip to Belgium

      Our GCSE History pupils made history of their own by going on ISPs first International trip!

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      ISP School Teynham ran it's first Careers Fair for students in Year 9 and 10.

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      Students from Birch class took an R.E trip to Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara in Gravesend.

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      Atomic Anna visited ISP Teynham school to demonstrate a number of science experiments.

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      The Enterprise group put together a spooktacular fundraising morning at ISP, Teynham as part of their Year 11 project to raise money for the end of the year rewards.

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      Students from ISP Teynham took part in Street Aid and learned how to stop catastrophic bleeding.

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    • Summer 2022 Online Safety Newsletter

      A wide range of information including the #AskTheAwkward campaign, which aims to help parents and carers have regular conversations with their children about online relationships and explores the importance of online spaces at all stages of a relationship.

    • End of Year 2022 Newsletter

      An update on all the activities and achievements of our young people this year, with information on what we've all learnt across English, Geography and History to name a few, and our trips out to Pashley Manor, Fishbourne Palace and Pevensey Castle.

    • Autumn 2022 Online Safety Newsletter

      A wide range of information including a guide to online sexual harassment and how to help children cope with media coverage of traumatic events.

    • December 2022 Newsletter

      We have had a really busy time at our school, however children and adults have shown true determination to carry on through OFSTED, assessments, activities, preparation for our Christmas Production, new children and adults joining our ISP ‘family’ and much more.

    • Spring 2023 Online Safety Newsletter

      A wide range of information including new advice from the NSPCC on online abuse and guides from Parentzone on gaming communies.

    • March 2023 Newsletter

      This Spring term has progressed so positively; with the school achieving the Investing in Children Award in March, children fully engaging in the Your Behaviour, Your Choice strategy and young people voicing their opinions on decision making.

    • April 2023 Online Safety Newsletter

      A wide range of information including live streaming, online safety education and how to report on social media sites.

    • July 2023 Newsletter

      It has been a very busy run up to the end of the school year, with young people working hard in all areas of the curriculum.

    • September 2023 Online Safety Newsletter

      Information for parents and foster carers on how to support young people in having a mobile phone, using popular apps such as WhatsApp and BeReal, and dealing with safety concerns.

    • December 2023 Newsletter

      It has been a very two terms at ISP School, Battle, as we continue to welcome new adults and children to our community.

    • January 2024 Online Safety Newsletter

      Information for parents and foster carers on Snapchat's AI Chatbot, ChatGPT and how to report online concerns.

    • Easter 2024 Newsletter

      We have continued to grow and develop and are now at 44 children on roll and numbers of children are rising steadily whilst still retaining our ethos.

    • April 2024 Online Safety Newsletter

      Information for parents and foster carers on developing online safety skills with games for children.

    • Summer 2024 Newsletter

      Reflecting on the journey we have taken in the last three years, from our original 6 children to a school of 44 children and still growing!

    • September 2024 Online Safety Newsletter

      Online safety information for parents and carers on apps such as WhatsApp and Snapchat.

    • December 2024 Newsletter

      This has been an extremely busy two terms with us welcoming new adults and 13 new children. Our school is still growing with us now at nearly 50 children with a capacity to work with 60 families and their children.

    • Online Safety Newsletter January 2025

      Online safety information for parents and carers on smartphones and guidance on usage for young people.

    • Heatwave Monday 18th July and Tuesday 19th July.

      The DfE (Department for Education) has recommended that schools remain open on Monday and Tuesday next week but if necessary have been given the flexibility to consider rearranging school start, finish and break/lunch times. Click to read more about or plans.

    • Language that cares

      Based on research and findings from organisations that originally contributed to the 'TACT Language That Cares Report', the Polaris Community has conducted a consultation to ascertain the feelings and suggestions of our young people on the subject and the words they commonly hear.

    • Family Fun Day

      On the 29th July, Headteacher Caroline joined some of our children and young people at a family fun day in Teynham.

    • Food Hygiene Rating

      At ISP School, Battle we are delighted to inform you all that we had a recent Environmental Health kitchen inspection and gained the highest rating.

    • #Hello Yellow - World Mental Health Day

    • School Closure - 12/12/2022

      ISP Battle is closed today (12/12/2022) due to fallen trees, no water and snow.

    • Level 1 RHS Gardening Award

      ISP School Battle is delighted to announce that we have been successful in securing Level 1 with the Royal Horticultural Society School Gardening Award.

    • Safer Internet Day

      Tuesday 7th February 2023 was Safer Internet Day. A short guide has been put together to share some statistics, resources and information from the external landscape.

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