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The dyanmic nature of working in Blue Elephant Childcare
Working in Blue Elephant Head Office is always a bit of a roller coaster and information overload. We deal with the day-to-day running of the business, including sorting out wages, HR questions, …
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The Fostering dilemma
The general thinking in social care is that all children should be raised in a family setting, surrounded by loving parents and siblings, as well as extended family members. This is obviously correct …
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Bideford Soap Box Derby
🏁 We’re racing into the weekend! 🏁 Blue Elephant Childcare is proud to be taking part in the Bideford Soapbox Derby! 🐘 Our team (and soapbox!) is ready to roll- bringing speed, smiles, and a little …
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Childcare B-Herd App
The B-Herd app is the inspiration of Lucy Squire, our Operations Manager, after speaking with her son via text message. Lucy says: “I was at home and got into a text conversation with my son who was …
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Pilton College Visit
A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of visiting Pilton College to speak with their Health & Social Care students about careers in Residential Childcare 💙 It was fantastic to meet such a …
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Summer Nights
There's nothing quite like summer by the coast. Our children have been soaking up the sunshine, spending peaceful evenings on the beach, cooling off in the sea and enjoying the simple joy of just …
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The way we welcome a child
💙 At Blue Elephant, the way we welcome a child into our home matters 🏡 Every child who joins us is met with care, comfort and connection. From a cosy bed and fluffy towels, to personalised welcome …
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Understanding eating challenges for Kids in care
Children in care often face unique struggles with eating habits. These challenges are rooted in their experiences of early neglect, trauma, and disrupted routines, creating a perfect storm for …
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