Hannah - Understanding Educational Support in Fostering

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In this episode of Voices of Fostering, we welcome Hannah, SENCO and Educational Lead at National Fostering Group. She discusses her multifaceted role in providing educational support to foster carers and young people in care. Hannah shares insights on everything from managing educational challenges across different age groups to her career journey that led her to this vital work. She explains how the team helps prevent school exclusions, supports children with special educational needs, and assists with school refusal cases. Hannah also highlights the importance of collaborative relationships and tailored strategies to ensure every young person in foster care thrives. Tune in to learn more about the unique educational support foster carers receive at National Fostering Group and how it can make a significant difference in young people's lives.

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Chapters

1. Introduction and Guest Welcome (00:00:00)

2. Understanding the Role of SENCO (00:00:18)

3. Hannah's Career Journey (00:02:34)

4. Working with Looked After Children (00:05:40)

5. Handling School Exclusions (00:07:42)

6. Special Educational Needs in Fostering (00:11:00)

7. School Refusal and Its Impact (00:18:03)

8. The Impact of the Pandemic on Education (00:21:14)

9. The Unique Support of the National Fostering Group (00:23:03)

10. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:27:57)