CoramBAAF Fostering Conference 2026: Fostering reform - The opportunities, challenges and realities

EARLY BIRD SALE

We are delighted to launch our early bird sale for the CoramBAAF Fostering Conference: Fostering Reform – the opportunities, challenges and realities, 9:30am - 4.30pm, 2 March 2026, Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ.

This conference is set to become a key event in the calendar of social work practitioners working in local authorities and independent fostering agencies with foster families. It is a conference that brings together practice and ideas that are current, relevant to you, and which matter.

As the government advances its latest fostering reforms, all fostering services are facing significant changes to policy, practice and guidance. Our theme for this year’s conference reflects the evolving national picture, covering the implications, and impact, of national reform on fostering practice across the country.

Join us for an engaging event designed to inform and connect fostering service professionals from across the country. You'll have the opportunity to get up to date on critical topics, gain valuable insight, share your perspective and be part of the conversation.

Morning Programme

In this segment, we will be hearing directly from young people with experience of foster care, the latest research from the Bright Spots Surviving to Thriving report as well as National Government on the proposed reforms policy and how this will shape the future of practice in children’s social care.

Afternoon programme

Delegates will break into smaller groups for focused learning on key areas including recruitment, legal implications of fostering reform, and the upcoming reform consultation. We will close the day by hearing from a lived experience panel about the realities of foster care and the potential impact of the reform agenda on foster carers.

WHY ATTEND?

  • Grow your network: Connect with social care professionals who share your passion for improving outcomes for children and families 
  • Improve your skills: Gain fresh insights to take your practice to the next level in supporting stability and well-being for foster families
  • Stay informed: Keep up with the latest policy, research, and developments in the fostering sector 

FEES 

Early bird discounts are applied at the checkout page. We are committed to ensuring that a broad range of fostering services and fostering organisations are represented, and can take part, in these crucial conversations. To support representation across all fostering services, we are limiting ticket sales to two people per organisation until 7 February 2026.

Early bird sale until 6 February 2026 23.59pm 

Full or associate CoramBAAF member £174.40 + £34.88 VAT - £209.28 

Individual CoramBAAF member £139.20 + £27.84 VAT - £167.04 

Non-member £244 + £48.80 VAT - £292.80 

Prices from 7 February 2026 00.00am 

Full or associate CoramBAAF member £218 + £43.60 VAT - Total £261.60  

Individual CoramBAAF member £174.00 + £34.80 VAT - Total £208.80  

Non-member £305 + £61 VAT - Total £366.00 

CONTACT  

If you have special requirements please click the left hand bar at the checkout to let us know. Alternatively, contact us by email. 

Email events@corambaaf.org.uk  

 

£305.00