Xcel 2000 Fostercare Services

27/03/2026

FAQ Friday...

26/03/2026

Helpful resource by the Social Workers Toolbox to help children understand and manage their emotions.

"The CBT Emotion Train is a free, child-friendly printable worksheet designed to help children understand and manage their emotions using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques. This engaging, visual resource introduces the foundational CBT concept that thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are interconnected, using a relatable and fun train metaphor to make the learning experience both effective and enjoyable for young minds.

This downloadable PDF supports children in identifying their internal experiences and how those experiences influence their actions. It is especially useful for helping children manage anger, anxiety, worry, and emotional outbursts, offering a structured approach to emotional awareness and self-regulation."

Download the free resource here;
https://www.socialworkerstoolbox.com/free-cbt-emotion-train-worksheets-for-kids-emotional-regulation-and-thought-behaviour-link-activity/

25/03/2026

We're hiring! ✨

Join our team and be part of an organisation making a difference to children's lives.

What we’re looking for
- You’ll have at least AAT Level 2 and some experience in accounting or bookkeeping
- You’ll be organised, reliable, and have a strong eye for detail
- You’ll feel comfortable using finance systems, with Xero experience being a bonus
- You’ll be a team player with good communication skills
- You’ll bring a positive attitude and a flexible approach to your work

If you’re looking for a role where your skills matter and your work has purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

Enquire now or tag someone who would be a great fit!
https://thehazelproject.co.uk/work-with-us/

24/03/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyx0410ve1o

Christine Lunn has fostered at least 250 children from across Rotherham over five decades.

23/03/2026

19/03/2026

Read Become's new report, where care leavers share their voices, experiences and perspectives and redefine what 'success' really means. ✨

"From our work with young people and professionals, it’s clear that leaving care can feel like falling off a cliff. Too many young people don’t get the support they need during this huge life transition into adulthood. Current policies and practices – both local and national – tend to focus on narrow “one size fits all” measures of success. These measures rarely reflect what actually matters to young people, or the realities of their lives. That’s why, four years ago, Become commissioned the Rees Centre to explore some of these issues. We wanted to understand what young people in or leaving care actually consider to be a successful life, and how we might use that to set meaningful targets that hold decision-makers accountable. A design group of 13 care-experienced young people helped shape the research, ensuring their voices, experiences and perspectives were at the heart of everything we did."

Read their briefing here;
https://becomecharity.org.uk/content/uploads/2025/11/Who-Decides-What-Success-Looks-Like_briefing_final_111125.pdf

Read their full report here;
https://www.education.ox.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Success_whose_definition_counts_Final_report.pdf

18/03/2026

Useful resource from the Social Workers Toolbox.

"This free How to Co Regulate with a Child PDF offers a simple one page guide that helps adults support a child, young person or teenager during emotional overwhelm. The visual anchor and wave design on page 1 shows how a calm and steady adult presence can reduce distress when feelings rise and behaviour becomes difficult. This makes the resource helpful for anyone looking for child emotional regulation tools, co regulation strategies or practical behaviour support worksheets.
The guide explains clear and direct steps such as slowing your breathing, lowering demands, using a calm voice, noticing body language and offering comfort the child can accept. It is designed to help children, kids and youth feel safe and understood, which supports their emotional wellbeing and reduces escalation. These steps are useful for parents, carers, teachers, ELSA style practitioners, counsellors, therapists, psychologists and social workers."

You can download a copy of the free poster here;
https://www.socialworkerstoolbox.com/how-to-co-regulate-with-a-child-information-poster/

17/03/2026

https://www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/blogs/lydia-bright-article/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQfkOxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFyU0NuSjZNRlM5ODZqVHRsc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrxlbBep7zjBeUfdxtlTc6z9XzJMlIa_eYNvEV6r5Pz7RWOM0W6Cy0Bno8Cw_aem_MOhBBFLSBxDplCX9iO9eSg

Growing up in a fostering family shaped Lydia Bright’s outlook on life, love and motherhood. Here, she talks about empathy, independence and why she wouldn’t change a thing.

14/03/2026

Every week, we like to celebrate our children and foster families achievements, big and small. Here is this weeks selection of some of our favourites. 💗

12/03/2026

Feeling a sense of belonging plays a vital role in children’s wellbeing, confidence and gives them the ability to thrive, both academically and emotionally.

This weeks guide explores why belonging matters and how small, everyday interactions can make a meaningful difference in helping children feel accepted and included.

Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/4r52x