BSN Social Care - Public Podcasts

In this episode, I sit down with Sir John Timpson to talk about fostering, attachment, and what it looks like in real life when you build a home around consistency and kindness. John shares how he and his late wife Alex fostered around 80 children, the moment “attachment” properly clicked for them, and why the question “why is this child behaving this way?” changes everything. We also talk about t...

This is a real human look at the mentoring scheme for applicants in assessment and newly approved carers. Jenny and Scott have a real honest conversation about how it works to reduce isolation and help people build confidence so children and young people get the best possible experience of care.

Today, we are joined by Dougie, founder of the new platform Path to Independence. An app to help Young People develop and lern the skills and knowledge they will need when leaving the care system. Dougie is Care Experienced and a former Social Worker and PA, so he brings a wealth of knowledge and lived experience to the table. We hope you enjoy our chat, and if you want to reach out to Dougie, you...