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When a child first arrives

When a child first arrives

Helping children settle in

Children coming into care for the first time or from a previous care arrangement may be apprehensive, anxious, distrustful or depressed. They might...
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Helping children deal with loss and separation

You can help children begin to deal with their loss and separation from their family by thinking about what they have lost, understanding how it...
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Keeping a diary or written record

It’s important to keep a diary or written record of each child’s time in your care, as this will Help the child with their Life Story Work. Help the...
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