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Discover the real experiences of foster carers as they open up about the challenges, rewards, and realities of providing a safe home for children who need it most. In this OpenLearn documentary, foster carers share what they wish professionals—and the wider public—understood about their role, the importance of good communication, and why feeling heard and respected truly matters.
Led by Jo Strang from The Open University, this film highlights the vital contribution foster carers make every day and how we can better support them to support children.
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Discover the real experiences of foster carers as they open up about the challenges, rewards, and realities of providing a safe home for children who need it most. In this OpenLearn documentary, foster carers share what they wish professionals—and the wider public—understood about their role, the importance of good communication, and why feeling heard and respected truly matters.
Led by Jo Strang from The Open University, this film highlights the vital contribution foster carers make every day and how we can better support them to support children.
Transcript - media-podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/3998_youtubeuploadsfriday/20260319T113234_What_foster_carers_want_you_to_know_transcript.pdf
Read the article: What foster carers want you to know https://www.open.edu/openlearn/health-sports-psychology/social-care-social-work/what-foster-carers-want-you-know
Study the free course Introducing social care and social work at The Open University
https://www.open.edu/openlearn/health-sports-psychology/introducing-social-care-and-social-work/content-section-overview?active-tab=description-tab
Study R26 BA (Honours) Health and Social Care open.ac.uk/courses/health-social-care/degrees/ba-health-social-care-r26
If you are contemplating using this Open University content, please visit the Copyright and Intellectual Property section of OpenLearn’s frequently asked questions
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The Open University is the world’s leading provider of flexible, high quality online degrees and distance learning, serving students across the globe with highly respected degree qualifications, and the triple accredited MBA. The OU teaches through its own unique method of distance learning, called ‘supported open learning’ and you do not need any formal qualifications to study with us, just commitment and a desire to find out what you are capable of.
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