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6 March 2025
Year 11 are studying *My name is Leon and this week they had the opportunity to listen to and ask questions of a foster carer. Thank you to Karen for joining us and giving us an insight into the foster care system and what being a foster carer is like.
*About the book:
Set in 1980s Birmingham, Leon and his brother Jake are placed in foster care when their mother, Carol, is unable to take care of them. What follows is a detailed exploration of Leon's life and his feelings as he tries to find safety, love and stability.