Share your story with other foster carers in Northern Ireland today.
The Fostering Achievement team provides a service to foster carers throughout Northern Ireland and is keen to receive feedback concerning the project. Consequently we would love to hear your story of how you and or your foster children have benefited from the project. Examples could be, learning to drive, passing a school exam, increased self-confidence or developing a new skill.
Tell us all about your experiences by contacting Emma McAleer at the Fostering Network on 02890705056 or email emma@fostering.net »
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Tuition
Last year my young person received 1-2-1 support from an artist and then went on to gain a grade B in her GCSE exam.Last year my young person received 1-2-1 support from an artist and then went on to gain a grade B in her GCSE exam.
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Excellent Tuition
I have two boys who moved from an Irish speaking school to an English speaking school and after tuition from Fostering Achievement, the boys have made a lot of progress with their English that they...I have two boys who moved from an Irish speaking school to an English speaking school and after tuition from Fostering Achievement, the boys have made a lot of progress with their English that they have caught up with other in their new class -
Dance Lessons
The dance lessons were great for my foster child as they helped with fitness, improved gross motor skills and self confidence.The dance lessons were great for my foster child as they helped with fitness, improved gross motor skills and self confidence. -
Gymnastic Lessons
The scheme has enabled the children in our care to gain skills and grow in confidence & one of the children is now a very skilled gymnast with in excess of 40 medals to her name since beginning her...The scheme has enabled the children in our care to gain skills and grow in confidence & one of the children is now a very skilled gymnast with in excess of 40 medals to her name since beginning her training 3 years ago. -
Driving Lessons
It’s good that you help young people as none of my friends have had driving lessons. Even though I was disappointed failing my driving test, I no I am still lucky to have had the opportunity. I...It’s good that you help young people as none of my friends have had driving lessons. Even though I was disappointed failing my driving test, I no I am still lucky to have had the opportunity. I used to be embarrassed about being fostered however now my friends are all jealous of me. -
Learning Space equipment is brilliant!
The outdoor play equipment given to me is fabulous. It's very good for imaginative play and the children are really enjoying it. The equipment is light enough to move around the garden so it is as...The outdoor play equipment given to me is fabulous. It's very good for imaginative play and the children are really enjoying it. The equipment is light enough to move around the garden so it is as though the Pirate Galleon is sailing around the garden every time my husband moves it to cut the grass! The indoor equipment from Learning Space is also excellent. I was so pleased with their toys that I have already requested another voucher so that I can keep adding to the current collection. -
Wake up Digger!
The Skyward Summit outdoor play equipment has been brilliant! The child I fostered received a digger through Fostering Achievement and loved it so much that every morning he would jump out of bed...The Skyward Summit outdoor play equipment has been brilliant! The child I fostered received a digger through Fostering Achievement and loved it so much that every morning he would jump out of bed and shout "Wake up Digger!". He has now been adopted and has taken his beloved digger with him. -
Music lessons
The Fostering Achievement's music lessons at the Yahmaha School of Music have been great! I started off learning how to play the drums and now I've moved on to guitar lessons.The Fostering Achievement's music lessons at the Yahmaha School of Music have been great! I started off learning how to play the drums and now I've moved on to guitar lessons. -
The riding is going well!
The horse riding classes have been brilliant for my foster child's self-esteem and confidence. It has given her the opportunity to showcase her natural talents and she regularly enters...The horse riding classes have been brilliant for my foster child's self-esteem and confidence. It has given her the opportunity to showcase her natural talents and she regularly enters competitions, often winning first or second place. The lessons have channeled her competitive edge and have helped her to strive and work hard for success. -
GCSE tuition
The GCSE tuition provided by Fostering Achievement has been excellent and my foster child learnt more through the Easter tuition classes than what he has learnt at school so far this year, he's...The GCSE tuition provided by Fostering Achievement has been excellent and my foster child learnt more through the Easter tuition classes than what he has learnt at school so far this year, he's really progressed. The revision classes were really helpful and the tutors have been very flexible. -
I passed my driving test thanks to Fostering Achievement!
Thanks to Fostering Achievement I passed my driving test. This means that I can now drive to my guitar lessons in Yamaha School of Music, which Fostering Achievement also provided me with.Thanks to Fostering Achievement I passed my driving test. This means that I can now drive to my guitar lessons in Yamaha School of Music, which Fostering Achievement also provided me with.
