Positive outcomes for Foster Children & Young People

Our children and young people - supported by By the Bridge - overcome great challenges and difficulties to achieve their individual goals, and we always like to recognise and celebrate them.  

It would be impossible to list all of the amazing things that our young people achieve every day but below are a few examples:

• One young person – after attending a First Aid Skills Award workshop, spotted a man that had collapsed at the side of the road on his way home.  He administered the first aid that he had learnt, including calling the emergency services and waiting until they had arrived.  He has been nominated for both local authority and national awards as a result of this
• One young person spoke at a conference representing looked after young people at a trans-European professional conference in Belgium last summer
• One young person has overcome not only the challenges brought about by their trauma but able to achieve incredible results for her AS levels and complete her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award during an international trip
• Several young people are members of their Children in Care Council’s to ensure that the voices of children and young people are heard and listened to.

Celebrating Achievements

Each month By the Bridge Foster Parents are asked to tell us about the achievements of the children and young people in their care. These fantastic achievements are displayed within the branches for everyone to celebrate and are also shared in regional newsletters and young people’s reviews. Read more >>

Positive Education Outcomes

Attendance

Looked after children traditionally have interrupted education due to their pre-care life experiences and Foster family moves. We support and encourage high levels of attendance through our Grow, Achieve Learn programme and the support offered by our in-house EAGALS. 

Further Education

Current legislation states that all young people should continue in education or training until the age of 18. By the Bridge continues to encourage it's childrens' interest in further education or vocational training.  This is reflective of the positive destinations for our children and young people.  This is indicative of our successes, compared with national statistics suggesting over 1/3 of care leavers are NEET (not engaged in employment, education or training).