CHARMS Social Care Community Newsroom

Congratulations to Urs and the team at UK Fostering. Following their Ofsted inspection on 25/11/2013 they have been given an Outstanding rating. Some quotes from the inspector : "The progress of each child and young person is measured and charted against their goals and is reflected in detailed monthly reports." "Outcomes for children and young people are monitored and recorded. Where foster carers and supervising social workers identify that outcomes are not progressing or achieved, additional support is provided. The management has ensured that staff and foster carers recruited by the agency have access to all of the managers. There is a comprehensive induction and training programme for staff and foster carers that ensures that they become familiar with the agency’s policies, procedures and working practices. This, as well as an effective quality assurance and monitoring system, has enabled the agency to operate without compromise which ensures the quality of the service provided by the agency is excellent." "Effective systems built into the data base, provide the basis for excellent monitoring and ensure that any difficulties arising within a placement are identified early and additional support provided." "Specific monitoring systems ensure that managers are regularly provided with information on the well-being of individual children and young people." From the day of their initial registration UK Fostering have been an enthusiastic CHARMS user and recognised how CHARMS could help to keep records accurately and safely. Well done to all concerned. Jim Moores, MD, SCN

We are very pleased to announce that Fostering Relations are now part of the CHARMS community. The project has begun and everyone is excited.

CHARMS Conference 2013 27th November 2013 : Britannia Hotel, Nottingham "CHARMS – Keeping Fostering Records Safe" A fantastic turnout – over 100 people from the fostering community. Great speakers, good food and lively discussions. A heartfelt thank you to speakers, delegates, colleagues at SCN and staff at the Britannia Hotel who all contributed to a great day.

Great news, Care Visions have decided that CHARMS is the right system to help them manage their fostering and residential services' records. We had a great day, just last week, with representatives from both services and we are very excited about working with one of the biggest independent children's care providers in Scotland. Thank you to all at Care Visions. JM, 16/9/2013

It's official, August 2013, is the best month ever for Social Care Network (formely known as Computing Help Limited). The FED have said "yes please, as soon as possible" after final tests of internet connectivity at their main site in Prestwich, Greater Manchester. For training administration and HR management you cannot beat ETC. Congratulations everyone for helping August 2013 to be the best month of sales ever… JM

That's it, I'm speechless, August is glorious for Social Care Network. First4Adoption have placed an order for CHARMS to manage the enquiries from people interested in adoption. First4Adoption On this website you’ll find all sorts of helpful information on the adoption process and what it is like to be an adoptive parent. And on our phoneline you will find trained advisors who are happy to answer your questions and help you understand the journey ahead.

The month of August is now getting incredible as Blackburn with Darwen Shared Lives finalise contract details for CHARMS. Wow! And welcome Blackburn with Darwen to the growing band of Shared Lives schemes using CHARMS. jIM

August is becoming the best month in our history as CHARMS starts its journey at Wakefield Council witha Business Analysis day with the adoption team. It was an excellent day and everyone is excited about the training to follow... JM

After an interactive, enjoyable demo in SE24 Banya Fostering made the decision to use CHARMS to help manage their fostering records. CHARMS is the market leader in the UK and our new friends at Banya were reassured that as a significant foster care provider CHARMS would be the best fit for them. Thank you and lets get the training started. JM

It gets even better. Banya Shared Lives saw CHARMS and said Yes! Banya shared lives scheme specialises in providing placements in ordinary family settings for adults with a learning disability (and associated disorders such as autism), complex needs, mental health needs and those who are vulnerable because of language barriers of any other complex situation. The people we offer a service to are both male and female, aged between 18 plus with varying physical and learning abilities. Thank you. JM