We recently placed an article online about a young person, Jaye, who is in care and her discussed her journey to become a hairdresser. The supervising social worker for Jaye’s foster carer (Antoinetta) visited her in the salon to have her hair coloured. This is her recollection of the visit:This was Jaye’s first time at using foils to

This was Jaye’s first time at using foils to colour hair, she used 3 separate colours and was supervised with her technique by her manager Lesley.Jaye was very professional throughout and

Jaye was very professional throughout and Antoinetta felt confident in Jayes ability.Lesley said to

Lesley said to Antoinetta how well Jaye had completed the colouring and made a nice finish with blow drying and straightening to finish.

Antoinetta said she was happy all the grey had gone and Lesley promptly replied that “in our salon we call it silver!”This is all practical evidence towards

This is all practical evidence towards Jayes grading for her hairdressing Apprenticeship. Jaye will be moving onto cutting shortly and Antoinetta will be happy to be Jayes model.Antoinetta states it is really important for our young people in care that they are valued and believe they can achieve great things when given the opportunity.

Antoinetta states it is really important for our young people in care that they are valued and believe they can achieve great things when given the opportunity. Antoinetta feels Jaye’s commitment to her hairdressing apprenticeship also comes from her foster carers Nicola and Howard who are always 100% supportive towards Jaye and are able to instill a sense of self-worth and belief in her ability to succeed….Well Done Jaye you are doing great !

If you want to be a part of a success story and support a young person to achieve great things, the why not contact us at Sunbeam Pride Fostering on 01582 218 228.