https://www.fieldofenterprise.org2022-06-28 10:20:00https://www.fieldofenterprise.org/blog/fostering-fasd-2022-reflections-on-the-thematic-report-from-the-fostering-networkThis is a reflection on the Thematic report issued by the Fostering Network that looks at FASD in the fostered community. The report also looks at Mental Health, Education and Contact arrangements. Not considered in this blog2022-03-16 10:57:00https://www.fieldofenterprise.org/blog/today-is-the-day-fasd-is-officially-recognized-in-england-walesLets celebrate the fact that today the NICE Quality Standard for FASD has been published for England and Wales. A huge and significant leap forward for everyone affected and potentially affected. Still loads to do, but after 19 years today is a day to celebrate2021-09-23 15:59:00https://www.fieldofenterprise.org/blog/10th-annual-proof-alliance-fasd-conference2021-09-21 11:30:00https://www.fieldofenterprise.org/blog/article-co-written-about-fasd-and-education-for-national-fasd-awareness-month-20212020-11-10 10:15:00https://www.fieldofenterprise.org/blog/today-we-launch-wwwfasdme-a-hugely-significant-jump-forwardThis is a personal reflection on the launch of a truly unique resource for those affected by FASD2020-10-12 10:10:00https://www.fieldofenterprise.org/blog/prevent-fasd-pshe-information-lesson-planLink to PSHE resources for FASD Awareness2020-09-08 20:52:00https://www.fieldofenterprise.org/blog/foster-care-and-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-fasdFor international FASD Day I was going to write one Blog entitled 'Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans.' A title stolen from John Lennon. Half of it is in pencil in my notebook because a lot of life happened. So for International FASD Day (09/09/2020) I submit three articles written in collaboration with the National Organisation for FASD for their brand new website www.nationalFASD.org.uk2020-09-08 20:45:00https://www.fieldofenterprise.org/blog/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-fasd-and-the-education-systemIn over 35 years in education including within the senior leadership team, of a secondary school, in a local authorities’ school improvement service, as a Virtual School Head for Children in Care and a School Governor in three very different schools I learnt most about teaching and learning by living with and supporting children and young people with FASD. Quotes from this article are included in the Educators section of www.nationalFASD.org.uk2020-09-08 20:37:00https://www.fieldofenterprise.org/blog/living-with-the-extended-family-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-fasd-kinship-connected-care-and-special-guardianship-orders-sgosFor international FASD day (09/09/2020) I was asked to write s short piece about the added challenges faced by Special Guardians and Kinship / Connected / Friends and Family Carers. It is probably this type of family that faces maybe the biggest challenges but possible these aren’t solely caused by FASD This article can be found on www.nationalFASD.org.uk in the all shapes of families section2020-09-03 22:56:00https://www.fieldofenterprise.org/blog/what-s-risk-got-to-do-with-itThis is my second concern ....Am I able to assess the risks associated with children and young people returning to school. I don't think that I can. Does this have bigger implications?2020-08-26 09:40:00https://www.fieldofenterprise.org/blog/can-we-treat-everyone-in-the-same-way-when-we-return-to-school-or-college-after-covid-19I am kind of worried. On two accounts really. Both are real and quite different. This blog looks at the first of these ………The impact that returning to school will have on children and young people and how adults can best meet their learning needs.2020-08-12 16:53:00https://www.fieldofenterprise.org/blog/some-observations-for-teachers-and-other-school-staff-relating-to-teaching-those-affected-by-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-fasdA personal reflection about how to prepare to teach affected children and young people2020-08-07 16:16:00https://www.fieldofenterprise.org/blog/foster-carers-address-given-at-the-launch-of-the-iwgb-foster-care-workers-union-19-09-2016In September 2016, the IWGB launched the Foster Care Workers Union at Westminster. In the week before the launch it became clear that there was no foster carer who would be able to speak at the event. This seemed wrong when the new Union was advertised as providing a vehicle for the voice of carers in the UK. With this in mind I volunteered to speak.2020-08-03 15:48:00https://www.fieldofenterprise.org/blog/i-know-that-i-m-in-my-own-world-it-s-ok-they-know-me-here-the-challenge-of-coping-with-foetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-in-educational-settingsThis is an updated copy of the abstract and conclusion that I wrote for the Adoption and Fostering Journal in 2015 in an article focusing on the education of children and young people affected by FASD2020-08-03 14:21:00https://www.fieldofenterprise.org/blog/a-personal-view-on-the-importance-of-identifying-fasd-early-and-having-knowledgeable-support-people-in-placeThis is a copy of the speech that Georgia Roberts then aged 16 gave to the All Party Parliamentary Group on FASD on December 13th 2018