Are you a ‘Difficult’ Carer? - Speak Up for Children. Get Labelled. Get Targeted.

This week Sarah and Louise are talking about ‘difficult’ foster carers, the ones who ask awkward questions, challenge decisions and dare to advocate for children. But what happens when speaking up gets you labelled ‘difficult’? And why does that word carry rather more weight than it might appear?

We also look at the latest free school meals controversy, ask uncomfortable questions about how foster carers are represented, and explore what happens when the reality of fostering looks very different from the glossy version presented to prospective carers.

Plus, there’s the usual mix of fostering news, questionable sector language, and a trip to the Naughty Step for those who really should know better.

Useful Links

JOIN FOSTERWIKI TODAY https://fosterwiki.com/register/

NFCQ: http://education.nfcq.co.uk

Carer Hotline Contact Emails:

info@fosterwiki.com

louise@louise-allen.com

If you'd like to chat about this episode or any of our past episodes, feel free to reach out to us at info@fosterwiki.com. We’d love to hear from you!

All views shared in this podcast reflect the personal opinions of the hosts alone. They are not intended as factual assertions about any person or organisation, nor do they represent the views of any employer or professional body.