Jane Collins
@fostersupportcouk.bsky.social
CEO of a Not For Profit organisation providing high quality support to fostering families: FosterSupport Ltd
Here to raise awareness of fostering and disability issues.
https://www.fostersupport.co.uk/
Here to raise awareness of fostering and disability issues.
https://www.fostersupport.co.uk/
This is a sad reality for foster carers too which led to the tragic death of foster carer Marcia Grant.
For foster carers there is an extra layer. When they are left alone and unsupported to deal with child carer violence the risk of it being turned into
For foster carers there is an extra layer. When they are left alone and unsupported to deal with child carer violence the risk of it being turned into
Violent crimes against parents by children up 60% since 2015, shows London data
Exclusive: Met figures thought to reflect national picture with Covid, poverty and more people seeking help possible factors
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 1:28 PM
This is a sad reality for foster carers too which led to the tragic death of foster carer Marcia Grant.
For foster carers there is an extra layer. When they are left alone and unsupported to deal with child carer violence the risk of it being turned into
For foster carers there is an extra layer. When they are left alone and unsupported to deal with child carer violence the risk of it being turned into
Here's the big government announcement on how they plan to waste money tempting more people into a broken system.
December 31, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Here's the big government announcement on how they plan to waste money tempting more people into a broken system.
From the man who has been actively blocking the voices of many foster carers over the past few weeks.
Having enough bedrooms isn't the only or main consideration for how many children live with a fostering family.
How many different school runs can be accommodated?
Having enough bedrooms isn't the only or main consideration for how many children live with a fostering family.
How many different school runs can be accommodated?
December 29, 2025 at 10:16 AM
From the man who has been actively blocking the voices of many foster carers over the past few weeks.
Having enough bedrooms isn't the only or main consideration for how many children live with a fostering family.
How many different school runs can be accommodated?
Having enough bedrooms isn't the only or main consideration for how many children live with a fostering family.
How many different school runs can be accommodated?
It's incredibly disappointing to watch the current Children's Minister actively silencing the voices of foster carers.
Comments from foster carers are being removed from his social media posts.
Comments from foster carers are being removed from his social media posts.
December 26, 2025 at 1:21 PM
It's incredibly disappointing to watch the current Children's Minister actively silencing the voices of foster carers.
Comments from foster carers are being removed from his social media posts.
Comments from foster carers are being removed from his social media posts.
Merry Christmas from all of the team at FosterSupport.
Christmas can actually be a really difficult day for fostering families. I don't think that is something that most people understand as the fostering advertising sells the idea of happy children enjoying Christmas with a new family.
Christmas can actually be a really difficult day for fostering families. I don't think that is something that most people understand as the fostering advertising sells the idea of happy children enjoying Christmas with a new family.
December 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Merry Christmas from all of the team at FosterSupport.
Christmas can actually be a really difficult day for fostering families. I don't think that is something that most people understand as the fostering advertising sells the idea of happy children enjoying Christmas with a new family.
Christmas can actually be a really difficult day for fostering families. I don't think that is something that most people understand as the fostering advertising sells the idea of happy children enjoying Christmas with a new family.
Arguing with a safeguarding review which found what we've all been saying for years is quite the flex ftom the DfE bouncer now advisor....
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Safeguarding review on ‘zero tolerance’ sparks national row
Hackney safeguarding chair will write to the education secretary to voice concerns over criticism of the review from DfE behaviour ambassador Tom Bennett
www.tes.com
December 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Arguing with a safeguarding review which found what we've all been saying for years is quite the flex ftom the DfE bouncer now advisor....
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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Private equity curse.
Company on Burnley bought by PE to cut staff by 90%. Loyalty counts for nothing.
Typical PE business model - cut staff/wages, high debt, asset stripping, price hikes, sweat assets, profit shifting, tax abuse, extract high returns, move on to the next victim.
Company on Burnley bought by PE to cut staff by 90%. Loyalty counts for nothing.
Typical PE business model - cut staff/wages, high debt, asset stripping, price hikes, sweat assets, profit shifting, tax abuse, extract high returns, move on to the next victim.
Exertis UK 'to cut 90% of its staff' in distribution business | AV Magazine
The move comes amid reports of issues with maintaining credit insurance just a month after the completion of a sale to private equity buyer Aurelius.
www.avinteractive.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Private equity curse.
Company on Burnley bought by PE to cut staff by 90%. Loyalty counts for nothing.
Typical PE business model - cut staff/wages, high debt, asset stripping, price hikes, sweat assets, profit shifting, tax abuse, extract high returns, move on to the next victim.
Company on Burnley bought by PE to cut staff by 90%. Loyalty counts for nothing.
Typical PE business model - cut staff/wages, high debt, asset stripping, price hikes, sweat assets, profit shifting, tax abuse, extract high returns, move on to the next victim.
@drpam.bsky.social this is so lovely 😍
December 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
@drpam.bsky.social this is so lovely 😍
This week's Public Inquiry Podcast will be live at 6pm tonight.
The Christmas that no one talks about.
This week we're looking at the emotional abusive practice of ripping children from loving foster homes and how this is particularly repulsive at Christmas.
The Christmas that no one talks about.
This week we're looking at the emotional abusive practice of ripping children from loving foster homes and how this is particularly repulsive at Christmas.
December 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This week's Public Inquiry Podcast will be live at 6pm tonight.
The Christmas that no one talks about.
This week we're looking at the emotional abusive practice of ripping children from loving foster homes and how this is particularly repulsive at Christmas.
The Christmas that no one talks about.
This week we're looking at the emotional abusive practice of ripping children from loving foster homes and how this is particularly repulsive at Christmas.
Rotherham Council announcement on changes after the death of foster carer Marcia Grant.
I will be interested to see how this translates into reality when the family finding team are under pressure.
I will be interested to see how this translates into reality when the family finding team are under pressure.
December 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Rotherham Council announcement on changes after the death of foster carer Marcia Grant.
I will be interested to see how this translates into reality when the family finding team are under pressure.
I will be interested to see how this translates into reality when the family finding team are under pressure.
Eek. Santa is encountering some turbulence. I hope that this won't cancel Christmas....
December 4, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Eek. Santa is encountering some turbulence. I hope that this won't cancel Christmas....
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to listen to this week's Public Inquiry Podcast and sent messages of support to our members following their horrific mistreatment.
It's too long to share on here but you can listen to it here 👇
www.facebook.com/share/v/1bSL...
It's too long to share on here but you can listen to it here 👇
www.facebook.com/share/v/1bSL...
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December 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to listen to this week's Public Inquiry Podcast and sent messages of support to our members following their horrific mistreatment.
It's too long to share on here but you can listen to it here 👇
www.facebook.com/share/v/1bSL...
It's too long to share on here but you can listen to it here 👇
www.facebook.com/share/v/1bSL...
Another reason why we're pushing hard for a Public Inquiry into the mistreatment of foster carers.
This scandal is costing the UK economy literally billions of pounds.
news.sky.com/story/childr...
This scandal is costing the UK economy literally billions of pounds.
news.sky.com/story/childr...
Children's home providers putting profit ahead of need, warns Ofsted
The watchdog has warned of a "strong profit motive" as more homes spring up in areas where housing is cheapest.
news.sky.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Another reason why we're pushing hard for a Public Inquiry into the mistreatment of foster carers.
This scandal is costing the UK economy literally billions of pounds.
news.sky.com/story/childr...
This scandal is costing the UK economy literally billions of pounds.
news.sky.com/story/childr...
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StubHub, Viagogo, AA Driving School, BSM Driving School, Gold's Gym, Wayfair, Appliances Direct and Marks Electrical investigated for online pricing.
Practices such as mandatory additional charges, time limited sales and automatic opt-ins rip people off.
Why can't companies be ethical?
Practices such as mandatory additional charges, time limited sales and automatic opt-ins rip people off.
Why can't companies be ethical?
Competition watchdog investigating eight firms over online pricing
The Competition and Markets Authority is taking the action following a review of online pricing and sales practices.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 7:23 AM
StubHub, Viagogo, AA Driving School, BSM Driving School, Gold's Gym, Wayfair, Appliances Direct and Marks Electrical investigated for online pricing.
Practices such as mandatory additional charges, time limited sales and automatic opt-ins rip people off.
Why can't companies be ethical?
Practices such as mandatory additional charges, time limited sales and automatic opt-ins rip people off.
Why can't companies be ethical?
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Motherland star warns of 'devastating SATs effects' on children with special needs - SNJ is supporting this campaign www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-new...
Motherland star warns of 'devastating SATs effects' on children with special needs - The Mirror
Star of BBC sitcom Motherland Anna Maxwell has signed an open letter to the Government saying SATs leave children with special educational needs and disabilities convinced they are 'not clever enough'
www.mirror.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Motherland star warns of 'devastating SATs effects' on children with special needs - SNJ is supporting this campaign www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-new...
💥 New legal action news 💥
It's time to take local authorities to task.
Foster carers cannot sit back and allow public servants to knowingly destroy their lives.
It's time to take local authorities to task.
Foster carers cannot sit back and allow public servants to knowingly destroy their lives.
November 14, 2025 at 1:40 PM
💥 New legal action news 💥
It's time to take local authorities to task.
Foster carers cannot sit back and allow public servants to knowingly destroy their lives.
It's time to take local authorities to task.
Foster carers cannot sit back and allow public servants to knowingly destroy their lives.
Elliott and Jordan met the hamster himself yesterday. We were chatting with Mike Brewer (Wheeler Dealers), who we've met before. Elliott said that he really wanted to meet Richard Hammond. Mike saud wait here. 2 minutes later and they had their own personal audience. 🥰
November 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Elliott and Jordan met the hamster himself yesterday. We were chatting with Mike Brewer (Wheeler Dealers), who we've met before. Elliott said that he really wanted to meet Richard Hammond. Mike saud wait here. 2 minutes later and they had their own personal audience. 🥰
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Following the Government’s response to the Education Select Committee’s report on children’s social care in England, it’s clear that the voices of those with lived experience are still not being fully heard.
Read our blog featuring reactions from young people: https://loom.ly/dNn0s0k
Read our blog featuring reactions from young people: https://loom.ly/dNn0s0k
October 22, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Following the Government’s response to the Education Select Committee’s report on children’s social care in England, it’s clear that the voices of those with lived experience are still not being fully heard.
Read our blog featuring reactions from young people: https://loom.ly/dNn0s0k
Read our blog featuring reactions from young people: https://loom.ly/dNn0s0k
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
Here's Lee Anderson providing a real world example of that age old proverb
"It's better to remain silent and let people think that you're a fool than open your mouth and remove all doubt."
Here's Lee Anderson providing a real world example of that age old proverb
"It's better to remain silent and let people think that you're a fool than open your mouth and remove all doubt."
Lee Anderson calls for return of dangerous three wheeled Invacars which were pulled from roads on safety grounds | LBC
The Reform member branded the current Mobility scheme an ‘absolute scandal’
www.lbc.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 8:37 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
Here's Lee Anderson providing a real world example of that age old proverb
"It's better to remain silent and let people think that you're a fool than open your mouth and remove all doubt."
Here's Lee Anderson providing a real world example of that age old proverb
"It's better to remain silent and let people think that you're a fool than open your mouth and remove all doubt."
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This from X is a striking example of what I argue in today’s column. Reform and the Tories are out here gleefully saying disabled people on Motability should be forced to drive a 3-wheeler, like a scarlet letter. The stigma is not an accident - it’s the design.
October 30, 2025 at 11:21 AM
This from X is a striking example of what I argue in today’s column. Reform and the Tories are out here gleefully saying disabled people on Motability should be forced to drive a 3-wheeler, like a scarlet letter. The stigma is not an accident - it’s the design.
Hello from Surrey County Council. 👋
We were invited by the fostering service.
We will be talking to children in care about internet safety and how your digital footprint can affect job and further education applications.
With a bit of trick or treating too. 👻
We were invited by the fostering service.
We will be talking to children in care about internet safety and how your digital footprint can affect job and further education applications.
With a bit of trick or treating too. 👻
October 30, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Hello from Surrey County Council. 👋
We were invited by the fostering service.
We will be talking to children in care about internet safety and how your digital footprint can affect job and further education applications.
With a bit of trick or treating too. 👻
We were invited by the fostering service.
We will be talking to children in care about internet safety and how your digital footprint can affect job and further education applications.
With a bit of trick or treating too. 👻
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Motherland's Anna Maxwell Martin is urging the government to reverse “cruel” cuts to a vital therapy fund for adopted children.
Motherland’s Anna Maxwell Martin makes U-turn plea on adoption therapy fund cuts
www.mirror.co.uk
October 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Motherland's Anna Maxwell Martin is urging the government to reverse “cruel” cuts to a vital therapy fund for adopted children.
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If anyone is passionate about getting those with disabilities & those who need extra help heard especially children then consider donating below
Two families (Martin & Bex and The Smith Family) are doing the three peaks in three days as they have seen their disabled children suffer in education
Two families (Martin & Bex and The Smith Family) are doing the three peaks in three days as they have seen their disabled children suffer in education
We’re Climbing Mountains - Because Our Kids Deserve Better
Help Nicholas Smith raise money to support Contact
www.justgiving.com
October 25, 2025 at 8:22 AM
If anyone is passionate about getting those with disabilities & those who need extra help heard especially children then consider donating below
Two families (Martin & Bex and The Smith Family) are doing the three peaks in three days as they have seen their disabled children suffer in education
Two families (Martin & Bex and The Smith Family) are doing the three peaks in three days as they have seen their disabled children suffer in education
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🚨This is not what I expect from a Labour government
THESE SHOCKING cuts are staggering - a 60% reduction from £7.5K to just £3K per child - the Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Fund is a lifeline for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England
youtu.be/7roDSM-GPBY?...
THESE SHOCKING cuts are staggering - a 60% reduction from £7.5K to just £3K per child - the Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Fund is a lifeline for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England
youtu.be/7roDSM-GPBY?...
Devastating cuts for some of most vulnerable children in England is not what I expect from Labour
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
October 19, 2025 at 8:14 AM
🚨This is not what I expect from a Labour government
THESE SHOCKING cuts are staggering - a 60% reduction from £7.5K to just £3K per child - the Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Fund is a lifeline for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England
youtu.be/7roDSM-GPBY?...
THESE SHOCKING cuts are staggering - a 60% reduction from £7.5K to just £3K per child - the Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Fund is a lifeline for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England
youtu.be/7roDSM-GPBY?...
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🚨These unconscionable cuts to a vital lifeline fund for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England are staggering - a 60% reduction from £7.5K to just £3K per child
and even worse - these changes were introduced without warning, consultation and no evidence base
and even worse - these changes were introduced without warning, consultation and no evidence base
🚨This is not what I expect from a Labour government
THESE SHOCKING cuts are staggering - a 60% reduction from £7.5K to just £3K per child - the Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Fund is a lifeline for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England
youtu.be/7roDSM-GPBY?...
THESE SHOCKING cuts are staggering - a 60% reduction from £7.5K to just £3K per child - the Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Fund is a lifeline for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England
youtu.be/7roDSM-GPBY?...
Devastating cuts for some of most vulnerable children in England is not what I expect from Labour
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
October 25, 2025 at 8:16 AM
🚨These unconscionable cuts to a vital lifeline fund for some of the most vulnerable children & young adults in England are staggering - a 60% reduction from £7.5K to just £3K per child
and even worse - these changes were introduced without warning, consultation and no evidence base
and even worse - these changes were introduced without warning, consultation and no evidence base