Feedback from a Senior Social Worker at Wandsworth about one of Nurture's foster carers:
They are a good foster carer who has provided the foster child with stability and consistency in her care. She is flexible in her approach and is able to recognise and respond to his individual needs. The foster carer has a good understanding of the challenges the foster child experiences, particularly in relation to socialising and maintaining the sibling relationships he previously had. She has been proactive in seeking support to help him manage these difficulties. The foster carer has also worked hard to address the foster child's eating habits. She is open to trying new approaches and encouraging healthier choices while maintaining appropriate boundaries around his diet. She is able to balance being nurturing and supportive with setting clear expectations, particularly when the foster child seeks unhealthy snacks and sweets.
A significant strength of the foster carer's care is the positive relationship she has developed with the foster child. He has built a strong attachment to her and frequently asks about her whereabouts when he is staying with respite foster carers. This demonstrates the trust and security he feels in her care and highlights the positive impact she has had on his emotional wellbeing.
I do feel that the foster child would benefit from having a positive male role model, which is something he may have missed since entering foster care. However, the foster carer has been mindful of this and has made good use of the support available through the respite foster carers. They also care for another child who attends the same school as the foster child, and this arrangement has provided him with additional positive relationships and experiences, which appear to have been beneficial for him.