Foster carer and connected carer training
Pre-approval training
During the assessment process, you will attend the introductory preparation course called Skills to Foster. This six-session course is designed to provide you with a basic knowledge and understanding of fostering.
The sessions include details on:
- what foster carers do
- identifying and life chances
- working with others
- understanding and caring for children
- safer caring
- transitions
You will be granted access to our online learning platform to complete the additional courses required as a part of your assessment to foster. They are all online and can be completed at your leisure during your assessment process. These courses are:
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
- Child exploitation
- Child protection level one
- Health and safety
You need to complete the Skills to Foster course before you attend the fostering panel. See: The fostering journey
Contact us
Contact the team to tell us you're interested. It's just a chat to start with.
Call: 07917 503447
