MEET THE DIRECTORS
We give our foster carers extensive support, generous allowances and all they need to help children and young people find emotional stability and security. We know that even though fostering is often highly rewarding, it can also be challenging at times. This is why we provide our foster carers with a *24/7 hours* support but also look at new ways of supporting them to minimise any challenges in the placement.
BARBARA WALTERS-ENNIS
Director (Quality Assurance Office)
Barbara is a extensively qualified social worker registered with Social Work England, she is a member of the British Association of Social Workers. Barbara has not only been a foster carer herself for over 10 years, but has a number of years experience as a managing director of two successful independent foster care fostering services dating back to 2003.
CONSTANTIA PENNIE
Director (The Registered Manager)
With extensive experience within a children and families setting, ranging from devising and undertaking several major reviews including Children and Families Division, Family Centres Service Provision, Adoption and Fostering Unit and it's services to planning and managing three public consultation exercises involving all children in the council's care, all children and families in need and all children with disabilities accessing social services.
VALERIE FITZPATRICK
Director (The Responsible Individual)
Valerie has a substantial range of experience working with children and young people. Including over 5 years experience of direct work with foster carers assisting them to manage the complex needs of vulnerable looked after children and young people. Valerie has also work with vulnerable black males within the school setting who are at risk of exclusion, diverting their behaviours towards positive activities.
