An evaluation of a series of multi-disciplinary masterclasses delivered to professionals in the team around the child. In addition the programme includes the development of the role of the foster care pioneer.
Overview
This project aimed to evaluate the pan-Wales pilot of the Fostering Well-being Programme. The Fostering Well-being programme encompasses three strands of work:
- Five themes masterclasses delivered to multi-disciplinary members working in the team around the child
- Te development of the pioneer foster carer role to help embed Fostering Well-being principles across the services and support the development of multi-disciplinary working
- Service support and action plan.
The Fostering Wellbeing programme brings together foster carers along with other professionals to share best practices across service boundaries.
Activities and Methods
The evaluation consisted of various methods including:
- Survey
- Interviews
- Observations
- Focus groups
Findings
This evaluation has now been completed. The feedback on the masterclass training was very positive, and the role of the Pioneer foster carer showed great promise.
Lead Person
| Principal Investigator | Dr Alyson Rees |
Academic Staff
| PhD Student | Bridget Handley |
Related Information
| Related partners | The Fostering Network |
| Funders | The Fostering Network |
| Related documents | Interim Report |