The John Lewis Partnership is to offer additional paid leave to all new and existing foster carers working within John Lewis and Waitrose as part of its programme to support care experienced people.

It has also announced that it has become the largest organisation to receive Fostering Friendly accreditation via the Fostering Network.

The news comes just a few months after the partnership launched its Building Happier Futures programme to support the care experienced community, and its viral Christmas ad featuring new foster carers.