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Understanding Looked After Children is an accessible guide to understanding the mental health needs of children in foster care and the role of foster carers and support networks in helping these children

" It's a difficult question to answer

How can they bridge the gap between what they know matters - the impact of these issues on learning and life-long health - and the mounting day-to-day priorities and pressures of school life

to realize their capacity for joy and contentment in the latter part of their lives

each chapter sets out a range of knowledge development

Promoting Attachment With a Wiggle, Giggle, Hug and Tickle Gerontology Understanding Looked After Children isPractical and easy to use, this resource is for practitioners working in early years settings to help children aged 0 2 to develop secure and positive attachments with their parent or carer. Designed to be flexible for one to one or group work, the resource features fun and engaging activities involving singing, movement and sensory activities in a structured but playful environment. It explains the significance of positive attachments in a child's