Soundly Fostering

03/11/2026

What happens at a foster carer annual review? 🌟

Every year, each of our approved foster carers has an annual review, and a couple of these are taking place this month.

Annual reviews give us the opportunity to sit down with our foster carers, reflect on their experiences over the past year and recognise the care, commitment and hard work they put into making a difference to children and young people’s lives.

Together, we reflect on how their training and professional practice have developed, check that everything is being done in line with fostering regulations, and think about whether any extra support would help them and their whole family as they continue caring for children.

It’s a moment to recognise progress, talk honestly about the challenges and look ahead to the next year of their fostering journey together 🤝

02/11/2026

Here’s a look at what happened throughout October at Soundly Fostering 🍂

It’s been a full and memorable month across our fostering community, and we wanted to take a moment to look back at everything it has held.

Two of our young people travelled to London with their foster carer to take part in Replenish Culture’s Hair, Care and Community event. They absolutely loved the day and each received a full hairdressing session, which made it a really special experience for them both.

We also held two carer support groups this month, one online and one in person.

When we met up, our foster carers shared their thoughts on what training would support them best next year, and together we agreed to make our training offer even more bespoke. This means our families will be able to choose the training that genuinely helps their practice and the children they care for.

A big shout out to MAP, a Norfolk charity who joined one of our groups to tell us about the amazing groups and support they offer. Thank you for taking the time to come and see us!

Many of us have also been voting for our very own Tasnia, who has made it to the National Apprenticeship Awards, and we’re so proud of her. We also spent some time with one of our young people who is now at university, treating him to a hamper of snacks to keep him going through those study days.

And of course, October half term brought another of our family days, with pumpkin carving, a treasure trail through the forest and some of our children showing off their skills limboing under the spider’s web!

Thank you to everyone who has been part of our October. Here’s to another month of supporting our children, carers and families 🎃

28/10/2026

Have you ever thought about fostering but wondered whether you'd be the right person for it?

With the government launching a national campaign to recruit more foster carers, we're hoping it encourages more people to explore what fostering could look like for them.

There are children and young people across the country who need safe, supportive homes, and foster carers play an incredibly important role in helping them feel secure, build confidence and look towards their future.

At Soundly Fostering, we understand that deciding to foster is a big step. That's why we take the time to get to know you, answer your questions and make sure you feel supported from your very first enquiry.

You might be surprised at just how much you have to offer!

If fostering has been on your mind, or it’s something completely new to you, why not find out a little more? Give our friendly team a call on 01842 818793, email [email protected] or visit https://www.soundlyfostering.co.uk/contact.

Get in touch with Soundly Fostering to discuss fostering, transferring, or ask a question. We’re here when you’re ready.

27/10/2026

October half term is here! 🍂

We’re looking forward to making the most of the autumn break and spending some quality time with our Soundly children and fostering families.

We’re hoping to head out into the forest for a day together, with different activities planned and some seasonal fun with pumpkin carving too! 🎃

Days like these are about more than having something fun in the diary. They give our children and families the chance to spend time together away from the usual routines, enjoy new experiences and make some lovely memories.

They’re also a great opportunity for our fostering community to come together.

Building relationships between our carers and families is something we really value at Soundly, and we love being able to create opportunities where everyone can relax, connect and simply enjoy themselves.

We hope all of our children, carers and families have a brilliant October half term!

24/10/2026

We have some incredibly exciting news to share! 🌟

One of our care leavers, Tasnia, has been named a national finalist in the Apprenticeship and Skills Awards, Rising Star category. After winning the regional award for the East of England, Tasnia is now through to the national stage, and we couldn't be prouder of her!

Tasnia is currently completing a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship with West Suffolk Council, where she's been building her confidence, developing new skills and using her own experiences as a care leaver to help make a difference to others.

It's wonderful to see her hard work, determination and achievements being recognised on a national level.

Now we'd love your help to support her! 💚

Voting is officially open, and we'd be so grateful if our Soundly community could get behind Tasnia and give her a vote.

You can vote for Tasnia here: https://apprenticeshipandskillsawards.co.uk/finalists-vote

A huge congratulations, Tasnia! Whatever happens next, we're all incredibly proud of you! 👏

23/10/2026

The government has launched a new national campaign to recruit more foster carers. We're really pleased to see fostering getting the attention it deserves!

With the number of approved foster carers in England falling by 12% since 2019, encouraging more people to consider fostering has never been more important.
At Soundly Fostering, we know that foster carers come from all walks of life. You don't need to have all the answers before taking that first step; you'll always have support along the way.

Recruiting more foster carers is incredibly important, but so is making sure they feel supported, valued and equipped to provide the care children and young people need.
We hope this national campaign encourages more people to explore whether fostering could be right for them.

If you've ever considered fostering, we'd love to hear from you. Give our friendly team a call on 01842 818793, email [email protected] or visit www.soundlyfostering.co.uk/contact to find out more about how you can foster with us.

If you’re interested in finding out more, you can read more about the government's announcement here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/national-call-to-recruit-more-foster-carers-launched-at-number-10

Get in touch with Soundly Fostering to discuss fostering, transferring, or ask a question. We’re here when you’re ready.

22/10/2026

Foster carers offer children and young people something incredibly important: a safe, stable home with adults who are willing to be patient, consistent and there for them through the everyday moments as well as the difficult ones.

You don’t need to have a perfect family, years of professional experience or all the answers to become a foster carer. What matters is having the time, space and willingness to provide the care and stability a child needs.

At Soundly, we keep things personal. We get to know our carers and their families, provide ongoing support and make sure you have people around you throughout your fostering journey 🌱

If you feel like fostering could be part of your future, take the first step and get in touch with our team.

Start your fostering journey: www.soundlyfostering.co.uk/contact

21/10/2026

We've been helping to keep a local football team warm and dry! 🌧️

To support one of our young people and his football team, we recently sponsored their new training rain jackets, complete with the Soundly Fostering logo!

We've heard the jackets have gone down a treat with the whole team, but what makes it even more special is hearing just how proud our young person is to wear his.

It's lovely to be able to support something he enjoys so much and play a small part in helping the team continue doing what they love.

We're looking forward to seeing those jackets out on the pitch! ⚽

20/10/2026

Fostering isn’t something you have to navigate on your own 💬

There will be brilliant moments, but there can also be days when you need advice, reassurance or simply someone who understands what you’re dealing with.

And that support shouldn’t only appear when something goes wrong.

At Soundly, foster carers have regular support from their supervising social worker, ongoing training, out of hours support and dedicated reflective sessions with our therapeutic practitioners. There are also opportunities to connect with other foster carers, share experiences and build relationships with people who understand fostering too.

Every fostering household is different, which means the support they need can be different too. We take the time to know our carers, listen to what they need and make sure they have people around them throughout their journey 🤝

15/10/2026

Foster carers come from all walks of life, and there isn’t one particular family set-up, career or background you need to have before you can consider fostering.

You might be single or in a relationship, already have children or have never been a parent. You might be working, approaching retirement or simply at a point in your life where you feel ready to offer a child a safe and stable home.

What matters is the person you are and what you can offer. Patience, consistency, emotional availability, resilience and a willingness to learn can all make a real difference when supporting a child who may have experienced uncertainty or change.

At Soundly, we’re interested in getting to know you, your experiences and the kind of support you could offer a child, rather than looking for someone who fits a particular mould.

There are lots of different ways a fostering family can look.