Human beings thrive on social interaction, it makes our lives richer and more fulfilling. Whether it’s spending time with family, catching up with friends, or being part of a community, these connections play a crucial role in keeping us mentally and physically healthy. Social isolation isn’t limited by age. Children may struggle to form secure friendships, new parents might feel overwhelmed by the change’s parenthood brings, and the elderly may find themselves increasingly isolated due to the closure of community spaces. Lack of social interaction can have damaging effects on our well-being ..read more

In 2021 the Social Market Foundation published a report stating that, based on current trends, the children’s care sector will be experiencing a deficit of around 25,000 foster care families in England, over the next five years.  Several factors were cited for this including a poor take up in new foster carers plus a lack of retention of existing care providers. The report went on to provide information on the reasons why foster carers are leaving the sector, with lack of respite being cited by nearly 30% of those aged 35-54 as a reason for deregistering, and 14% for all other age groups ..read more

We would like to take this opportunity to wish our clients, suppliers and staff a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. 2023 has not been without its challenges as, like many businesses, we have had to navigate an increase in running costs, however we believe that we have continued to provide fantastic value to all stakeholders who engage with our services, and invested in our staff by providing valuable training opportunities, such as Team Teach. We wish you a peaceful festive period and look forward to working with you throughout 2024. New Forest Brilliance in Business Awards 2023 We were d ..read more

Empowering Strategies for Monitoring and Reducing Usage In this digital age, screen time has become an integral part of children’s and young adults’ lives. And while there are unquestionably many advantages to advancing technology within the modern world, for many families it has become increasingly difficult to avoid long periods of screen time. We know that excessive periods of screen time can have numerous negative effects on the development and well-being of children and young adults. The long-term effects on both physical and mental health are becoming more widely known and, this provides ..read more

Established in 2001 the Freedom Care Group is a childcare and social care agency that truly lives by its values. Our staff are empathetic, passionate about the care sector, and have a desire to provide the highest level of care to the children and young people under their supervision. Currently recruiting across Hampshire, Dorset, West Sussex, and the Isle of Wight, we have a variety of full and part-time roles, for both qualified and unqualified staff. Freedom Childcare: We are fortunate enough to work with some fantastic organisations and families and have recently won a contract as the Pref ..read more

September is in sight and with that comes the exciting new adventure of starting school. It’s important to remember that many parents and carers feel anxious about this transition, but there are things you can do to ease the process for your child. Our team of childcare experts has some great tips to share with you. Sleep-heads Firstly, establishing a good bedtime routine is vital for your child’s well-being. This provides structure and a sense of safety which can be especially important at times of change. You may find it helpful to ask your child questions about their day, such as “What was ..read more

At Freedom Care, we are dedicated to providing continuous staff training and development opportunities. We have an established team of Support Workers who are trained to provide a range of different support services to the young people within our care. We take pride in ensuring that our care packages cover a range of needs including Early Help, Family Intervention, Disability and Additional Needs. Recently, members of our Support Worker team travelled to Weymouth to undertake Team Teach training. This award-winning course is delivered by experienced Trainers with a focus on providing the skill ..read more

A wedding is one of the most important events in someone’s life but it can be stressful organising a day that meets the needs of family and friends. At Freedom Childcare, we have created a range of wedding day childcare services that help create the perfect day for you and your guests, and helps to reduce the stress of one large element of your day. The idea of planning a wedding may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be, our team is available to discuss your needs and wishes and create a bespoke solution that suits your wedding party. As wedding season approaches, we are delighted to be sh ..read more

Freedom Childcare was delighted to recently exhibit at the Bournemouth Wedding Exhibition. As a supplier of wedding childcare solutions, we were keen to make the most of our experience and showcase our services and package options. Our stand was ready to receive the happy couples and showcase our 3 different wedding packages plus discuss optional choices such as our pop-up cinema and  photo booths. We found throughout the weekend that our Deluxe Package was very popular as it provides the experience of a children’s party due to the variety of games, activities, and prizes. Our childcare p ..read more

At Freedom Childcare we love any opportunity to get a little bit messy with our children and Pancake day is another great opportunity to get curious little minds into the kitchen to have some fun! It’s also a great opportunity to practise their fine motor skills, maths and problem-solving abilities through play. Our Nannies and Childminders know all the required ingredients needed (plus a few surprises!) for a successful pancake day and here they have shared some top tips for enjoying Pancake Day in style: 1) The right tools for the job! Make sure you have plenty of bowls, spoons, plates and c ..read more