Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/changes-fostering-learning This is our sister podcast, called "Fostering Learning 2 - The Audio Learning Podcast" This is for those who prefer to learn longer-form topics through listening. These are generally audio versions of the articles we have available on FUSE for you to listen to wherever you wish. You will hear a range of voices, some of which are auto-generated. These are not to replace our longer form podcasts but are here to compliment your learning © 2026 Ed Hill-Thompson 092b59be-f099-579f-a82c-12fc9f952617 yes en Tue, 19 May 2026 07:57:05 -0700 Tue, 19 May 2026 07:57:14 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/9ntgNfwatJ8JHI1S5cTlEqmxAUXey8YrQdwhDKzRF8E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZDg3/NzdjOTk3ZDg4MmVl/ZjYwYTI1Mjk3Mzg2/YzAwYS5wbmc.jpg episodic Ed Hill-Thompson This is our sister podcast, called "Fostering Learning 2 - The Audio Learning Podcast" This is for those who prefer to learn longer-form topics through listening. These are generally audio versions of the articles we have available on FUSE for you to listen to wherever you wish. You will hear a range of voices, some of which are auto-generated. These are not to replace our longer form podcasts but are here to compliment your learning This is our sister podcast, called "Fostering Learning 2 - The Audio Learning Podcast" This is for those who prefer to learn longer-form topics through listening. BSN Social Care No No 27 27 Listen Along: Letters to my foster carer (Family time / Contact) full 9ee3d08d-9d26-48f9-94ed-e6e811d96535 https://share.transistor.fm/s/590fb9c3 Tue, 19 May 2026 07:57:03 -0700 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 409 No 26 26 What is Therapeutic Parenting at Unity with Therapist and Foster Carer Amanda full 0fad2e75-a2fd-4598-a092-a197ff3eef8c https://share.transistor.fm/s/efad76e0 Tue, 12 May 2026 07:19:22 -0700 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 2318 No 25 25 Listen Along: AI and Homework: Helping Young People Use It Well full 79019d57-4934-4c67-91f0-2e8e00aa8c65 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ac09701f Thu, 07 May 2026 03:27:33 -0700 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 634 No 24 24 Listen Along: AI Chatbots, Mental Health and Young People full a82efac4-ece7-44c9-9bc3-f0985f1a611b https://share.transistor.fm/s/634d4507 Thu, 07 May 2026 03:09:42 -0700 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 553 No 23 23 Talking about contraception in a way that includes everyone full 02ea4600-1e4c-4660-b5d3-758349e5b2e4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff7c7a76 Fri, 01 May 2026 03:08:14 -0700 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 385 No 22 22 Transracial Fostering: A Reflection of the series full f81cb487-b114-4f71-8212-0d905e2a90c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/51cff56d Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:41:29 -0700 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 266 No 21 21 Adoption Part 7 Voice Over: The Foster Carers Role in Life Story Work full c942eb2e-12b8-40d5-895e-623aa3c5ece4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6ba5d90 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:56:23 -0700 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 325 No 20 20 Adoption Part 6 Voice Over: Supporting Children After Introductions full bc9d2599-f8e7-4a80-89c0-ad650c44a246 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1feef12 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:40:29 -0700 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 334 No 19 19 Adoption Part 5: Voice Over full 328046c1-46db-4943-ae91-e47996884b23 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f41d684 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:31:35 -0700 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 341 No 18 18 Adoption Part 4: Voice Over full 9ec30cd7-a037-4087-b637-e74ab99c2fd3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe315d33 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:38:06 -0700 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 317 No 17 17 Adoption Part 3: Voice Over full 02854442-84a1-422f-af6d-5a1f8a521efa https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec6b26f8 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:28:44 -0700 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 320 No 16 16 Adoption Part 2: Voice Over full 668f47c3-3c56-4f83-932b-89a003c6d216 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3f5dc53 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:11:53 -0700 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 364 No 15 15 Adoption Part 1: Voice Over full 0cef2e1a-960c-4e02-9cf1-068fa073a01f https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c5c1b3e Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:29:00 -0700 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 364 No 14 14 Adoption: Part 0 Voice Over full fbb193e9-1e39-45b3-9ebd-6df85375e458 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8fde8714 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:18:50 -0700 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 506 No 13 13 When Sleep Feels Unsafe Voice Over full 6ae74359-89be-402c-9c32-2dd040b70138 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a716a147 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:04:00 -0700 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 849 No 12 12 AFA PTF Stuart & Sonia's Journey and First Year full e307f4e7-2a36-4aec-be9a-492268929f59 https://share.transistor.fm/s/24a65437 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 02:33:20 -0800 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 1753 No 11 11 CSE @ AFA From Safeguarding Week by the Magdalen Group full c6a09aec-4cac-43bb-9b6b-b227e2923dcf https://share.transistor.fm/s/b25d677f This conversation delves into the critical issue of child sexual exploitation (CSE), focusing on its definitions, the grooming process, and the vulnerabilities that young people face. The Magdalen Group discusses the various projects aimed at preventing exploitation and supporting victims. We talk about the complexities of consent, the role of technology in exploitation, and the need for proactive measures to safeguard young people. It concludes with a call for awareness, education, and the importance of using appropriate language when discussing these sensitive topics.

]]> This conversation delves into the critical issue of child sexual exploitation (CSE), focusing on its definitions, the grooming process, and the vulnerabilities that young people face. The Magdalen Group discusses the various projects aimed at preventing exploitation and supporting victims. We talk about the complexities of consent, the role of technology in exploitation, and the need for proactive measures to safeguard young people. It concludes with a call for awareness, education, and the importance of using appropriate language when discussing these sensitive topics.

]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:40:55 -0700 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 2660 This conversation delves into the critical issue of child sexual exploitation (CSE), focusing on its definitions, the grooming process, and the vulnerabilities that young people face. The Magdalen Group discusses the various projects aimed at preventing exploitation and supporting victims. We talk about the complexities of consent, the role of technology in exploitation, and the need for proactive measures to safeguard young people. It concludes with a call for awareness, education, and the importance of using appropriate language when discussing these sensitive topics.

]]> No 10 10 Understanding Referrals at AFA full 81feb208-279c-43ab-b3c2-f207823e4e3f https://share.transistor.fm/s/6564ee0b Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:15:46 -0700 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 137 No 9 9 The Amazing Adolescent Brain Under Construction full ed78ed8e-5da5-4fa5-863b-c7806a724c44 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d676fde2 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:08:47 -0700 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 341 No 8 8 Having Difficult Conversations with Teenagers full a797a1ff-9035-4ca1-9106-5093e89eb354 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ddd4f71d Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:46:09 -0700 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 358 No 7 7 Kelly Introduces AI for Colleagues full 16f84411-6754-48e8-8be9-a687094d5ce8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/25d0f07b Wed, 27 Aug 2025 06:17:06 -0700 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 89 No 6 6 LGBTQ+ Deeper Dive full 42691b84-0958-4eaa-b4cc-c5eb826c7712 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e6162548 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:40:57 -0700 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 459 No 5 5 Safeguarding Children with Disabilities — A Guide for Foster Carers full 50110c2c-40bd-4d47-a30c-b163daede10c https://share.transistor.fm/s/948187d4 A practical, plain-English guide to safeguarding children with disabilities in foster care, especially where health needs are complex (tracheostomy, feeding tubes, epilepsy, Down syndrome). You’ll get clear actions you can use tonight: the paperwork and plans you must have, everyday safeguarding habits, communication and consent, intimate care, tracheostomy and enteral-feeding safety, safe medicines practice, inclusion and reasonable adjustments, and when/how to escalate (SSW, MASH, LADO, 999). Includes a simple 12-step recap to keep in your head 

]]> A practical, plain-English guide to safeguarding children with disabilities in foster care, especially where health needs are complex (tracheostomy, feeding tubes, epilepsy, Down syndrome). You’ll get clear actions you can use tonight: the paperwork and plans you must have, everyday safeguarding habits, communication and consent, intimate care, tracheostomy and enteral-feeding safety, safe medicines practice, inclusion and reasonable adjustments, and when/how to escalate (SSW, MASH, LADO, 999). Includes a simple 12-step recap to keep in your head 

]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:22:54 -0700 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 729 A practical, plain-English guide to safeguarding children with disabilities in foster care, especially where health needs are complex (tracheostomy, feeding tubes, epilepsy, Down syndrome). You’ll get clear actions you can use tonight: the paperwork and plans you must have, everyday safeguarding habits, communication and consent, intimate care, tracheostomy and enteral-feeding safety, safe medicines practice, inclusion and reasonable adjustments, and when/how to escalate (SSW, MASH, LADO, 999). Includes a simple 12-step recap to keep in your head 

]]> No 4 4 My Real Lived Experience of being under an SGO - "Jade's Story" full 07bc9466-2723-4342-ae02-84825241173b https://share.transistor.fm/s/141b8c84 This is Jade's story – one young person’s experience of being under a Special Guardianship Order (SGO). It’s her story and her experience. Her words give us a window into what it’s really like – the stuff that doesn’t always get written down in reports or covered in training. And while her experience won’t be the same as everyone else’s, it’s important we listen. This is in partnership with a podcast recorded for us by Tracy sharing her experience as a Foster Carer around SGO's.

]]> This is Jade's story – one young person’s experience of being under a Special Guardianship Order (SGO). It’s her story and her experience. Her words give us a window into what it’s really like – the stuff that doesn’t always get written down in reports or covered in training. And while her experience won’t be the same as everyone else’s, it’s important we listen. This is in partnership with a podcast recorded for us by Tracy sharing her experience as a Foster Carer around SGO's.

]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2025 03:44:38 -0700 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 411 This is Jade's story – one young person’s experience of being under a Special Guardianship Order (SGO). It’s her story and her experience. Her words give us a window into what it’s really like – the stuff that doesn’t always get written down in reports or covered in training. And while her experience won’t be the same as everyone else’s, it’s important we listen. This is in partnership with a podcast recorded for us by Tracy sharing her experience as a Foster Carer around SGO's.

]]> No 3 3 Staying Put Tips with Experienced Foster Carer Sue McGee full db1205fb-60e9-4109-86d0-2cf165f12a5f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1d38214 If you’ve got a teenager in care nearing 18, you might be feeling a mix of pride, worry, and “where did the time go?!” For foster carers in England, one big question looms: what happens when they turn 18? In the past, care leavers often had to move out on their 18th birthday, but nowadays we have the Staying Put option – a way for our young people to continue living with us into adulthood. Here, we will expand on Sue's thoughts and talk about the realities of fostering under a Staying Put arrangement. So let’s talk through what Staying Put really means, how it differs from other paths like Shared Lives or independent living, and how we can make this transition smoother for everyone.

]]> If you’ve got a teenager in care nearing 18, you might be feeling a mix of pride, worry, and “where did the time go?!” For foster carers in England, one big question looms: what happens when they turn 18? In the past, care leavers often had to move out on their 18th birthday, but nowadays we have the Staying Put option – a way for our young people to continue living with us into adulthood. Here, we will expand on Sue's thoughts and talk about the realities of fostering under a Staying Put arrangement. So let’s talk through what Staying Put really means, how it differs from other paths like Shared Lives or independent living, and how we can make this transition smoother for everyone.

]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:46:36 -0700 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 3190 If you’ve got a teenager in care nearing 18, you might be feeling a mix of pride, worry, and “where did the time go?!” For foster carers in England, one big question looms: what happens when they turn 18? In the past, care leavers often had to move out on their 18th birthday, but nowadays we have the Staying Put option – a way for our young people to continue living with us into adulthood. Here, we will expand on Sue's thoughts and talk about the realities of fostering under a Staying Put arrangement. So let’s talk through what Staying Put really means, how it differs from other paths like Shared Lives or independent living, and how we can make this transition smoother for everyone.

]]> No 2 2 Steady in the Storm – 12 Years of Fostering with Sandra - Deep Dive & Further Learning full 65f66873-520b-47dd-9b71-cdcec094dbac https://share.transistor.fm/s/afa61e18 This is a follow-up to Sandra's conversation with us. Join us as we take a deep dive into some of the research and topics raised in our conversation

]]> This is a follow-up to Sandra's conversation with us. Join us as we take a deep dive into some of the research and topics raised in our conversation

]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 08:35:43 -0700 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 788 This is a follow-up to Sandra's conversation with us. Join us as we take a deep dive into some of the research and topics raised in our conversation

]]> No 1 1 Supporting Meaningful Birth Family Involvement in Foster Care full 2ab7422c-9ac9-4800-a327-61aa397b5af2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8256ba73 This is the audio transcription of an article on FUSE all about Supporting Meaningful Birth Family Involvement in Foster Care

]]> This is the audio transcription of an article on FUSE all about Supporting Meaningful Birth Family Involvement in Foster Care

]]> Fri, 09 May 2025 06:21:40 -0700 Ed Hill-Thompson Ed Hill-Thompson 2155 This is the audio transcription of an article on FUSE all about Supporting Meaningful Birth Family Involvement in Foster Care

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