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18/06/2026

Our trainers do like to keep everyone engaged - and they do a very good job at it too.

17/06/2026

As most will have seen this week, the Government has announced a social-media ban for Under 16s, from next Spring. It is a issue that has received wide commentary, with varying views internationally. We welcome measures that serve to protect safety for all, and we hope that all aspects of safety are considered as this legalisation rolls out.

We also recognise that this may be really challenging and unsettling for young people, especially those who seek much needed support, community and help online.

As always, we encourage open dialogue - in households, in schools, and in other settings that children and young people are. Ensuring that people can access the help that they want and need, when and how they want or need it, is very important for everyone.

What conversations on this topic are happening where you are?

The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat banned for UK teens early in 2027.

16/06/2026

This week, we welcome another cohort of practitioners to Eastleigh, Hampshire ready to learn and practice Family Group Conference Coordination. We wish them all a wonderful few days of discovery.

If you are joining us, say Hi in the comments!

You can discover more about this course on our website: https://buff.ly/ItsUHxe

11/06/2026

The most consistent bit of feedback we get about our training? The ability to turn fear of role plays, into a love of role plays.

It really is one of the most impactful parts! Always grateful for everyone getting stuck in, whatever role you play.

Have you trained with us and recall doing role play? How did you find it?

11/06/2026

"I had no-one else, so to feel part of a family after leaving care is making a huge difference."

The power of connections and long-lasting relationships for care-experienced young people is something we see in the programme. We are forever grateful to be able to work with young people, and help them forge positive relationships, ready for adulthood.

Have a read of this article to learn more about the impact it can have.

How a new scheme for young people leaving care is tackling what was once a cliff-edge for this vulnerable group.

10/06/2026

It’s Carers Week! This year’s theme focuses on building carer friendly communities.

We’re currently collaborating with a range of organisations and community groups to explore how we can offer family-led decision-making services specifically for carers n the future.

A huge thank you to everyone supporting us with this, including Millie, Carers Lead at Reading Council.

Recently, our CEO Debbie Burns presented at the Reading Carers Steering Group. We’ll also be hosting a focus group soon to ensure carers’ voices are included in our design work.

If you’re a carer, or know someone who is, we’d love to hear from you. Sign up to our Voice Panels and help us design new services.

Voice Panels: https://buff.ly/OWYFvRA
Find out more about Carers Week: Carers Week or https://buff.ly/jucZV5l

09/06/2026

Thank you to all those who took part in our annual Problem Solving, Your Way survey a few months ago. We are pleased to share the our report is now available on our website.

Overall, trends continue as previously. Less than half of people ask for help for their challenges, but when they do, it is useful. 89% would consider family-led decision making (what we offer) when seeking help.

We remain committed to ensuring that family-led decision-making is accessible to those who want it, whenever they need it.

Download it today: https://buff.ly/9dH7IXf

08/06/2026

The Government have recently released information about funding to support care-leavers create long-lasting connections. We welcome this news, as we know care experienced young people have voiced how impactful work like this is for them.

We are currently delivering the programme in Wiltshire and Portsmouth, and see the wonderful benefits that young people have when supported to create positive relationships.

We hope that funding opportunities will continue to come, grow and be sustainable so that all care-experienced young people can access this form of support, if and when they want it.

Children in care and care leavers to be supported to build lifelong relationships, with £8.4 million delivered to expand Family Finding programmes

07/06/2026

A key value of our work is to be family-led, inclusive and reflective of a family's culture. We are so pleased to have been able to support in this way.

If you can help us meaningfully translate resources, we are looking for volunteers to support translating our family-facing information into various languages. Information is in the comments.

05/06/2026

Have you been inspired by the wonderful celebrations of volunteering that have been shared this week? If you have, head over to our website and explore our micro-volunteering opportunities. We'd love to have you join us!

https://buff.ly/wr5igyY