Did Nurture Fostering show compliance with the care plan?
Excellent.
Verbal and written communication
Excellent.
Ability to work in partnership
Excellent.
The Supervising Social Worker has worked in partnership with the local authority throughout the placement and has always been available. They have been proactive in supporting the foster carer, managing allegations made by the children's parents, and carrying out joint visits when required.
Did the foster carer make the child feel welcome? Please provide some examples of the foster carer's work that you have observed.
Yes.
The foster carer worked closely with the previous foster carer to support a smooth transition for the children. They took time to understand the children's routines, likes, and dislikes, which is reflected in how well the children have settled into their care.
We have observed the foster carer to be patient, calm, and nurturing in their interactions with the children. They respond appropriately to challenging situations by maintaining clear boundaries while remaining warm, reassuring, and emotionally supportive, helping the children to feel safe and secure.
Was the home always clean and warm?
Yes.
We have no concerns regarding the home's presentation. It has always been clean, tidy, warm, and welcoming. When a concern was raised about a plug socket, the foster carer acted immediately to make it safe and reported it to the housing department for repair.
How was your experience of the interaction with the foster carer?
Very good.
The foster carer is professional, warm, and welcoming. They are always available for visits, communicate well, and respond promptly to calls, messages, and requests. They are also accommodating when contact arrangements change.
Please provide examples of any areas requiring improvement.
None.
If a similar situation arose again, would you use this foster carer again?
Yes. We would place other children with this foster carer.
Please comment on the foster carer's strengths.
The foster carer is approachable, friendly, and welcoming. They are a competent carer who builds safe, nurturing relationships with the children in their care and remains child-focused throughout.
They work well with professionals, demonstrate resilience when concerns are raised by parents, and are passionate about achieving positive outcomes for the children they care for. They are also supportive of sibling contact and work effectively with other foster carers to help maintain these important relationships.