The Care Leaders's Podcast
Tired of the same old talk about children's social care? Us too. That's why we created "Conversations That Care."
Hosted by lived experience leader Luke Rodgers BEM and professional powerhouse Karylle Phillips, this isn't your average podcast. We're ditching the buzzwords and diving into the REAL issues facing children in care, care leavers and those with a social worker today.
Think: corporate parenting gone wild, the messy truth about "placements," and why leaving care often feels like a disaster. We're not afraid to ask the tough questions and challenge the status quo.
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The Care Leaders's Podcast
The Role of Corporate Parenting
"Corporate parenting" is a phrase we hear often in children's social care, but what does it really mean in practice? Does it provide real solutions, or is it just another buzzword in the sector? In this episode of Conversations That Care, Luke Rodgers and Karylle Phillips take a deep dive into the heart of corporate parenting—its principles, challenges, and potential to transform the lives of children and families.
Here’s what you’ll uncover:
- The Origins of Corporate Parenting
- Why was this term introduced, and how does it aim to shift the culture within children's services?
- The balance between "corporate" and "parenting"—is the terminology part of the problem?
- Real-World Challenges
- How do frontline workers, local authorities, and policymakers interpret and implement corporate parenting principles?
- The disconnect between central government guidance and local practice.
- Reframing Corporate Parenting
- Why "enhancing family life" should be at the core of corporate parenting.
- Practical, actionable ways councils and communities can support children and foster families, from subsidized transport to building stronger relationships with local businesses.
- Critical Reflections
- Are the principles too vague? What’s missing in the guidance?
- How does this framework truly address the diverse needs of children, families, and communities?
- A Call to Action
- What can professionals, leaders, and the wider community do to bridge the gap between intention and impact?
- Luke and Carol share their key takeaways: simple, powerful questions like “How can I enhance family life?” to guide every decision and action.
Why Listen?
Whether you're a social worker, local authority leader, educator, or someone passionate about improving outcomes for care-experienced young people, this episode challenges conventional thinking and encourages meaningful conversations.
🎧 Listen now to discover what corporate parenting can—and should—be.
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