Fostering Learning 2 - The Audio Learning Podcast

CSE @ AFA From Safeguarding Week by the Magdalen Group 20.10.2025 44:20 ↓

This conversation delves into the critical issue of child sexual exploitation (CSE), focusing on its definitions, the grooming process, and the vulnerabilities that young people face. The Magdalen Group discusses the various projects aimed at preventing exploitation and supporting victims. We talk about the complexities of consent, the role of technology in exploitation, and the need for proactive...

Safeguarding Children with Disabilities — A Guide for Foster Carers 08.08.2025 12:09 ↓

A practical, plain-English guide to safeguarding children with disabilities in foster care, especially where health needs are complex (tracheostomy, feeding tubes, epilepsy, Down syndrome). You’ll get clear actions you can use tonight: the paperwork and plans you must have, everyday safeguarding habits, communication and consent, intimate care, tracheostomy and enteral-feeding safety, safe medicin...

My Real Lived Experience of being under an SGO - "Jade's Story" 11.06.2025 6:51 ↓

This is Jade's story – one young person’s experience of being under a Special Guardianship Order (SGO). It’s her story and her experience. Her words give us a window into what it’s really like – the stuff that doesn’t always get written down in reports or covered in training. And while her experience won’t be the same as everyone else’s, it’s important we listen. This is in partnership with a podc...