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CHILDREN’S OUTCOMES

Sunbeam’s focus is always the child and young person in our care. We aim to provide children and young people with a positive, safe and high level of support in a family environment. Our services seek to allow children and young people to develop and grow within the five key outcome areas of “Every Child Matters”:

We have summarised below our approach to each of the outcomes. We closely monitor these and look to provide feedback to our Local Authorities.

Be Healthy

All children are registered with a GP and dentist
Guidelines are given on the harm caused by alcohol, smoking and drugs
Foster carers are given support and advice on being healthy, Children and carers are encouraged to exercise and eat healthy
Disabled children and young people with long-term health conditions are given additional support and advice from professionals

Stay Safe

Regular safeguarding training is provided
Carers must adhere to a comprehensive child protection policy
Complaint procedures are in place for children to report issues
Foster carers are required to complete health and safety training
Thorough checks are undertaken in the assessment process to identify any concerns regarding carers and any history of issues with children

Well-being

Savings are made for children in care on a weekly basis
Guidance is given to young persons as they approach independence on financial issues
Training is provided to carers on how to manage their finances and encourage children to budget their allowances

Enjoy & Achieve

Carers are expected to take children in their care on holidays during the year
Allowances are paid to carers to provide for birthday and religious celebrations
Activities for children are actively encouraged such as sport, social and other events
Foster carers are encouraged to reward children and young people for success in exams or other achievements
Additional allowances are paid to support a child if they have a particular talent or hobby that promotes their happiness

Positive Contribution

All children (foster and birth) are encouraged to provide input into foster carer reviews
Children are given a guidebook to motivate them to have a positive impact on others around them
Sunbeam Fostering Agency is one of the largest independent fostering agencies in the UK. We welcome foster carers from a diverse range of backgrounds and all ages.

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