◊         Tim Clayton and Trish Kelly bring together almost 60 years of social work expertise to lead Skylark Fostering. Based on mutual trust and a shared vision, their aim is to create an Agency which works for all, utilising everyone's contributions and ideas so as to produce the very best outcomes for fostered children and young people.

◊         Their experience spans child protection, foster care management, education and residential child care settings. In many of these settings, they have introduced innovative service strategies, enhancing foster carer support, children and young persons care experiences, as well as foster carer recruitment, assessment, and quality assurance.

◊         Their leadership style promotes clear communication and team inspiration, and are confident such approaches will position Skylark Fostering at the forefront of service excellence and innovation.

◊         At Skylark Fostering, we are driven by a commitment to empower our foster carers with the resources and support they need to feel valued and prioritised.

◊         Our innovative support programs, developed in partnership with local businesses and educational institutions, are designed to open career opportunities for young people, preparing them for a successful future.

◊         We are especially dedicated to supporting young people prepare and transition to a successful adult life, and aim to support them in practical ways, such as helping them obtain a driving licence. This also include supporting them to maintain important family and friends relationships so they also retain that all important support network.

◊         We are hugely ambitious; Skylark Fostering aims to be the UK's most innovative agency, tailoring services to meet the real needs of our community, and ensuring every child feels happy, safe and valued.

◊         We are committed to creating a nurturing environment that enables children and young people to thrive. We are also committed to ensure exceptional educational support is available when required, which in turn will allow the young person to build a clear career pathway.

◊         Collaborating closely with Local Authorities, we will provide unparalleled support to foster carers and ensure the right services are in place for children to reach their fullest potential, inspired by our ethos 'Soaring High for Bright Futures.'

◊         At Skylark Fostering, our supervising social workers support no more than 10 foster families, ensuring they are available when needed whilst giving space for them to meet all the regulatory requirements to the highest standards. Such an approach also allows for a sustainable work-life balance and guards against burnout.

◊         This approach also underlines our commitment to the wellbeing and professional development of our staff, providing opportunities and time for creative support methods and networking.

◊         So join us in pioneering best practices and ever improving outcomes in foster care. We are confident Skylark Fostering offers a truly enabling and rewarding environment where you can excel and feel valued.

◊         Skylark Fostering adheres to Fostering Service Regulations 2011, exceeding National Minimum Standards with a recruitment strategy that embraces diversity, allowing us to meet the varied needs of children.

◊   Our approach to recruitment is personable, friendly and encouraging, guided by an Assessment Manager with over 20 years experience of foster carer assessments.

◊   We believe strong partnerships with Local Authorities are key to positive outcomes and we always look to prioritise this working arrangement.

◊         We are especially proud of and excited about Skylark's 'Future Focused' programme. Building on Tim's successful past initiatives, this programme provides a range of strategies to enrich the experience of foster care through community integration and diverse activities.

◊         We offer tailored educational support such as one-to-one tuition, driving lessons, IT equipment, and extracurricular activities like music and sports coaching.

◊         Our extensive summer programmes, including Primary Summer Schemes and Teen Adventure residential programs, aim to inspire aspirations and improve educational outcomes, embodying our commitment to helping every child achieve their full potential.