Core Assets Group EFA Awards 14 th September 2010 David Oldham – Chief Executive Officer (FCA) Stuart Bray – Equality and Diversity Coordinator Leah Bugg – Senior HR Advisor

Key Messages Core Assets - making a significant and lasting difference to the lives of children and their families We aspire to be a world class company delivering quality services with a proven track record and a sustainable future

Sustainable Team Parenting: 15 year history & work with 88% of all Local Authorities and Trusts 2800 children & 4000 foster carers Over 900 employed staff 17 individual external inspections Local knowledge with over 80 offices Dedicated Quality Assurance Leadership team with hands on social care experience Developing business in 7 non-UK countries Impact: 95% attendance at school 88% of Year 11 children placed for at least 1 year with FCA achieved at least 1 GCSE at A* - G or more in % achieved 5 or more GCSES at A* -C >88% all children placed for more than 2 ½ years been in same placement for over 2 of those years 202 young people moved into independent living in 2009 Foster Carer Views: “ Go the extra mile” “Simply the best” “Problem solvers” “Versatile” Leading the Field

Life Long Learning Leadership Programme for New and Aspiring Managers Chartered Management Institute Graduate Learning Programme Foster Carer Development – NVQ/ CWDC Apprenticeships/ Trainee Programmes Children and Young People Work Placements Children and Young People Led Workshops “360 diversity” – Social Education

“360 diversity” Supporting Difference

Why an online forum? Inclusive Participative Equal Treatment Safe Environment

Social Education “People Are More Than Labels” News Internal & External Events Key Contacts Practice Issues Forum

Core Assets are proud of EFA’s recognition of our achievements in: Delivering Life Long Learning Delivering Positive Outcomes for Children and Young People Embracing and Building upon the Challenges of Diversity