Investors in People Awards
Sunbeam Fostering Agency has been accredited by Investors in People since 2013 and we have been proud to represent an organisation where employees are at the core of who they are. Being accredited means that we have a driving force behind our employee’s innovation, retention, and engagement where we can be continuously inspired. We acknowledge that our employees are essential for creating positive outcomes for children therefore it is important to foster an environment where their personal and professional goals can be met. This year we entered the Investors in People awards to showcase our commitment to staff development and …
Halloween and Foster Care
History Of Halloween The ancient Celtic celebration of Samhain—pronounced sow-in—is where Halloween originated. November 1st was the celebration of the new year for the Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago, mostly in what is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France. This day signalled the end of summer and the harvest as well as the start of the gloomy, chilly winter, a season that was traditionally linked to fatalities among humans. The Celts held that the line separating the worlds of the living and the dead blurred on the eve of the new year. They celebrated Samhain on the …
Sunbeam Fostering Agency: Nurturing Lives, bridging regions and expanding horizons
In the world of foster care, Sunbeam Fostering Agency has emerged as a beacon of hope and transformation. Established in the year 2000 with a single office in West London, the agency’s journey is a testament to unwavering dedication and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of children. Over the years, it has evolved and expanded, now boasting of 11 offices across the country. Sunbeam Fostering Agency’s story commenced with a vision to provide a safe and nurturing environment for vulnerable children. Their first office in Perivale marked the humble beginnings of an organisation that would go …
Black History Month
Every October in the UK we have the pleasure of acknowledging Black History Month, a time to formally recognise and celebrate the contributions African & Caribbean individuals have made towards British society but also, to reflect on the reason why celebration is imperative. It started in the United States when Dr Carter G Woodson, who was born in 1875 in Virginia, had the rare opportunity to study and graduate with a PHD in History. Carter was passionately driven to advocate and educate schools on Black History which was desperately needed – thereafter, launching the beginning of Black History Month in …