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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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!
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover answers to some of the most common questions we're asked about fostering.
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
ISP foster parents receive up to £34,547 fostering allowance per year for each child, most of which is tax-free. Learn more today!
Foster Carer Tax Allowance
Foster carers receive a £10,000 tax allowance from their fostering income, plus a weekly tax relief for each child in placement. Learn more today!
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.
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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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
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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.
Guide to Transferring Fostering Agency [Download]
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.
World Book Day
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!
Careers Fair
ISP School Teynham ran it's first Careers Fair for students in Year 9 and 10.
Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara
Students from Birch class took an R.E trip to Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara in Gravesend.
Sublime Science
Atomic Anna visited ISP Teynham school to demonstrate a number of science experiments.
Frights and Fundraising
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.
Street Aid
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.