The Carer

The Foster Carer or the Residential Worker 

Foster carers and residential workers from children's homes are always a core part of the team around the child. Through providing day-to-day care and support they will usually know the child better than any other professionals. They are expected to contribute towards planning for the child; including their education. 

Regulations require foster carers to agree to care for a fostered child as if they were a child of their own family, and so this sets high expectations. 

Foster carers and residential workers should:

• Encourage and support children to have a positive attitude towards their education, helping them to do well 
• Support a good attendance record 
• Maintain regular liaison with the school 
• Be an active advocate for their needs 
• Provide them with adequate space in the home to complete their homework. This includes computer and internet provision 
• Provide them with the equipment they need for the school day 
• Attend parents' evenings and other similar events 
• Attend PEP meetings and participate in them