David Akinsanya and The Kaizen Partnership Ltd present:

‘Opening Hearts and Minds to the Possibilities of Fostering’

Following on from the hugely acclaimed ‘Find Me a Family’ C4 documentary, filmmaker and care campaigner David Akinsanya has teamed up with training specialists Kaizen, to offer a 2-day workshop programme which will continue to open the hearts and minds of potential foster carers.

About David Akinsanya

David is a hugely accomplished documentary filmmaker, a national spokesperson on the care system, and a powerful advocate for improving the care system. He has inspired and empowered both professionals and young people through his relentless commitment to improving the life chances of children taken into care. David has been delivering training for social workers and foster carers for more than 20 years. His recent documentary has highlighted the need for this training programme which will encourage, empower and enable potential and prospective foster carers.

About Kaizen

The Kaizen Partnership Ltd is an innovative, outcome-focused training and consultancy company that delivers work across the community sector including the areas of the Care System, Education, Regeneration, and Employment. We specialise in designing and delivering cutting edge projects which focus on making a difference through empowering individuals and communities. Kaizen has many years experience providing training for professionals in the care sector, as well as working directly with some of the most challenging looked after children in the UK. Our clients range from Local Authorities to schools, small charities to the London 2012 Olympic Delivery Authority.

Training Elements

• Choice: participants will see if fostering is really right for them, and be in a position    to make a powerful choice.
• Possibility: realise what is possible for the young people and themselves from fostering.
• Qualities and Skills of an effective foster carer: including a self-assessment completed by the participants.
• Personal Awareness: building self awareness to create a deeper understanding of how their world views (and therefore choices and actions) have been constructed. This in turn enables a better understanding of others.
• Coaching and Support: how to give and accept support and also a model of non directive coaching to use.

Programme Detail and Cost

The programme would be designed to meet your specific needs and could
include

• Delivery of the 2-day workshop by David Akinsanya and Kaizen specialist
  trainers, with up to 40 participants on each workshop.
• Half-day consultancy and coaching for the sponsoring authority in the area
  of engagement of foster carers

To book the programme or discuss your requirements, please call 020 8144 5967 or contact us.