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This course is designed to introduce you to the condition of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also called ADD or ADHD. We will use the terminology of ADHD throughout…
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This course is designed to introduce you to the condition of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also called ADD or ADHD. We will use the terminology of ADHD throughout…
The safe administration of medicine to foster children is an important aspect of care. It is a potential safeguarding issue and requires thorough preparation and record keeping. This…
This course explores the concept of adult safeguarding, focusing particularly on safeguarding care leavers who continue living with their carers post-18 (e.g., under "Staying Put" or "When I'm…
Safeguarding children is a critical part of fostering. Thankfully, this is not something you have to do alone. It will involve many organisations caring for or in contact…
Children and young people are likely to be curious about alcohol. This is normal. A child in your care may already have had experiences with alcohol or spent…
This course is an introduction to allegations, why they are made against foster carers, and how those carers can keep themselves and their families safe.
Allergies are very common, especially in the UK and in children. As a foster carer, it is crucial to know how to manage and help with a child's…
The development of the bond between an infant and their primary caregivers is primordial for their development, especially while they are young. This bond is called "attachment". When…
This course looks at how you, as a carer, can best support an autistic child or young person. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects people…
Taking care of children with incontinence problems, such as soiling, smearing or bedwetting, is an issue that many foster carers face. These can be distressing for the child,…
This course is designed for birth children in fostering families. It is important for them to have an understanding of what foster care is, their parents' roles as…
This course is designed for birth children in fostering families. It is important for them to have an understanding of what foster care is, their parents' roles as…
This course is designed for individuals recently approved to join a fostering panel, as well as those interested in deepening their understanding of fostering panels. We explore the…
Bullying can happen to anyone of any age, at any time. Being bullied during childhood, especially during school years, is unfortunately quite common. According to a 2020 survey,…
In the UK, cannabis is the most widely used illegal drug, especially among young people. There are many reasons a child may be tempted to consume cannabis, such…
This course is for foster carers who are looking after a child with a different ethnic background, or who might do so in the future. It looks at…
This course is aimed at foster carers who are taking care of a Christian child but don't share their religion. It should help you understand more about Christianity,…
This course is aimed at foster carers who are taking care of a Jewish child and who don't share the same religion. It will help you understand more…
This course is aimed at foster carers who are taking care of a Muslim child but don't share their religion. It should help you understand more about Islam,…
This course is aimed at foster carers who are taking care of a Sikh child and who don't share the same religion. It will help you understand more…
This course is for foster carers who are looking after a Polish child and who don’t share the same heritage. We look at the role heritage might play…
As a carer for a foster child with a learning disability, your role is to make sure that they have the right support so that their opportunities in…
Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that involve disordered eating habits, and concerns over weight and body image. These disorders can have detrimental effects on a child's…
This course is aimed at foster carers who are taking care of children living with diabetes. It will help you to understand more about their condition, how you…
Down’s syndrome is a lifelong condition, which is caused by a genetic abnormality. People are born with this condition and it can affect their lives in different ways.…
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty relating to the way people process information. People with dyslexia may have difficulties with many of the key skills needed to progress through…
Governmental studies highlight that nearly half of children and young people in care experience mental ill-health at some point in their lives. One of these mental-health conditions is…
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a type of conduct disorder. It was only identified in the 1980s, so it is not yet as widely recognised as other mental…
As a carer for a foster child with a physical impairment, you have a key role in helping them access the appropriate support so that they can reach…
In the introductory LGBTQ+ course, you learned about the general issues the LGBTQ+ community and individuals might face growing up. This course focuses on the particular struggles and…
In the year ending March 2021, 2,044 unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) arrived in the UK seeking asylum, and many of them will be looked after in foster care.…
In the year ending March 2022, 4,081 unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) arrived in the UK seeking asylum. Some of these children needed to be looked after in foster…
In the year ending March 2022, 4,081 unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) arrived in the UK seeking asylum. Some of these children needed to be looked after in foster…
In the year ending March 2021, 2,044 unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) arrived in the UK seeking asylum. Some of these children needed to be looked after in foster…
In the year ending March 2022, 4,081 unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) arrived in the UK seeking asylum. Some of these children needed to be looked after in foster…
In the year ending March 2022, 4,081 unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) arrived in the UK seeking asylum. Some of these children needed to be looked after in foster…
In the year ending March 2022, 4,081 unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) arrived in the UK seeking asylum. Some of these children needed to be looked after in foster…
In the year ending March 2024, 3,285 unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) arrived in the UK seeking asylum, and some of them will be looked after in foster care.
As a child grows up, it is normal that their sexual knowledge, curiosity and behaviour evolves. But when their sexual behaviour becomes a threat to themselves or others,…
This course is for carers who are looking after siblings or considering looking after siblings in the future. Caring for siblings comes with its unique challenges, such as…
As human beings, we are quite complicated. There are so many parts that come together to form who we are as a whole person. Yet, when one of…
This course explores the area of child development from birth up to primary age children. There is an enormous amount of change happening in the first 10 years…
Child sexual abuse is a serious issue for children in care, especially since they are more likely to experience it than their peers who are not in care.…
Unfortunately, some children might have suffered from sexual exploitation or abuse before entering the care system or joining your fostering home. This course aims to introduce you to…
Just like adults, children can feel worried and anxious about things sometimes. Anxiety is when a person experiences panic or fear and is often connected with something that…
Caring for a child with bipolar disorder is challenging. You will have some great days followed by some difficult ones. You might struggle to understand the child and…
Children, though under the protection of their parents, carers or, in the case of looked after children, the local authority, have their own individual human rights. Society must…
A communicable disease is one that can spread from one person to another. The term covers a wide range of diseases, from chickenpox and the common cold to…
The objective of this course is to understand why it is sometimes difficult to communicate with children and young people and to develop some strategies to better communicate.
Compassion fatigue is something that can happen to anyone, it’s when you become exhausted and unable to engage with and support someone you care for. As a foster…
*Note - this course refers to a type of arrangement only available in Scotland. The equivalent is 'Staying Put' in England, and 'When I'm Ready' in Wales. You…
County lines are groups (gangs or organised criminal groups) who exploit vulnerable children and young adults in order to sell, move and hide drugs across the UK. All…
In the UK, it is estimated that nearly 50% of children in care meet the criteria for possible mental ill-health. This is 5x higher than for children outside…
This is a short course designed to cover the procedure when a disclosure is made. Disclosure is when a child or young person tells you about abuse that…
Every person is unique and has their own identity. Any foster child in your care will have needs, many of these being unique to their own identity and…
Domestic abuse is an extremely sad reality for many adults across the UK. Unfortunately, it can also have direct and indirect effects on children and young people. Children…
As a foster carer you must know about drugs, legal and illegal ones, and know how to spot the signs of abuse. You should also know what effects…
Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that involve disordered eating habits, and concerns over weight and body image. These disorders can have detrimental effects on a child's…
There are many elements to consider when it comes to the supervision relationship between yourself, a supervising social worker, and your foster carers – for example, the foster…
As a carer, safeguarding foster children from radicalisation and violent extremism is paramount. Children in care are more susceptible to being groomed and radicalised and
Family time, also known as contact, is a time for foster children to maintain their relationships with their birth families. It can help the child maintain their sense…
Febrile seizures are fits that some children might have during their early childhood. Though usually harmless, it can be a distressing experience for the carers to see the…
FGM stands for Female Genital Mutilation and refers to the cutting or damaging of the female genitalia. It is a cultural practice experienced by millions of girls and…
Fire is one of the key reasons humans have been able to evolve. It provides warmth when it's cold, it provides heat to cook food, and light to…
Food is an essential part of all our lives. It fuels our bodies and connects us with people and places. There are, however, certain precautions that must be…
As a foster carer, you are in a unique position to teach a child and help them achieve everything they can in life. Learning about food, nutrition and…
Having clear and accurate notes that you and your team can refer to can be incredibly useful. They can help identify patterns, perhaps highlighting areas in which a…
Gambling involves playing games or bets where you take the risk of losing money in the hope that you will win more than you put down in the…
The objective of this course is to understand the risks of gangs pose to children and how to deal with your foster child if they are in a…
It is important for everyone within a company to have a clear understanding of GDPR, their obligations, users’ rights, and how it might apply to their work, both…
By the end of this course, which focuses on your duties and responsibilities as a foster carer, you will gain an understanding of the importance of health and…
Unfortunately, there is a strong possibility that the children in your care have experienced one or more traumatic events. This could be caused by a number of different…
Honour based violence is a term used to describe the different ways in which a person’s behaviour may be controlled by their family or their community in order…
Racism is something that sadly exists in the world today, and something that you are going to have to talk to your foster children about. It’s not an…
The authors of this course are members of the LGBTQ+ community. This course is aimed at carers who feel they need to broaden their knowledge around this topic.…
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT for short) is a talk-based therapy that focuses on the way thoughts and beliefs affect the way someone feels and behaves. It teaches coping…
Foetal alcohol spectrum disorders, also called FASDs for short, cover a range of disorders caused by the exposure of a foetus (an unborn baby in the womb) to…
This course is designed to give you an introduction, or a refresher about fostering. It's designed from the point of view of someone who is just starting their…
As a carer, there are a number of types of fostering that you could do, and one of these is called Parent and Child fostering. This is when…
Remand fostering is a specialised form of fostering that involves caring for young people who have been charged with crimes and are ordered to be placed in care…
'Staying Put' is an arrangement where a child in care and their foster carer agree that the child will remain with their carer after they turn 18. This…
As a foster carer, you store, create, share and sometimes dispose of large amounts of information relating to the children in your care. Much of this constitutes 'personal…
When we think about knife crime, we may well focus on crimes carried out in the streets by gangs of young people causing serious and sometimes fatal injuries.…
This course will introduce what Life Story Work is and the positive impact it can have on a child you look after. We will cover the types of…
It is common for children to lie and steal as they grow up. This can be more to do with their lack of maturity as opposed to morality.…
All children and young people will experience strong emotions, including anger. It is natural for everyone to experience anger from time to time, but it can become a…
Supports learning for Training Support and Development Standards 3 (TSDS). As a foster carer, you may well look after a child or children with emotional dysregulation at some…
As a male foster carer, you play an important role in supporting, nurturing and encouraging the children in your care. Having a positive male role model can help…
This course is a brief guide to assist fostering agency staff in proactively supporting the mental health of foster carers. It will explain the spectrum of mental health,…
Children going missing from care is, unfortunately, all too common. While we hope this is something you never have to face as a foster carer, it’s important to…
Moving and lifting things are everyday tasks that are often taken for granted, but when done incorrectly can lead to serious injuries. As a foster carer, you may…
As a foster carer, you play a crucial role in safeguarding the well-being of the children in your care, and this extends to their online activities. The digital…
It is very important to know about paediatric first aid. As a foster carer, you might need to manage an emergency situation. You will need to know the…
Around half of the households in the UK have a pet, and a quarter owns a dog or cat. Having a pet brings many positive aspects, such as…
Phobias are an extreme fear of something specific. The source of the fear may be something that seems harmless to you, but the fear itself is very distressing,…
It is well known that physical activity is an important part of a healthy, whole lifestyle. Our goal with this course is to give you a bit more…
Play therapy is a form of therapy carried out by mental health professionals in a safe and comfortable environment. It can be helpful to people of any age…
This course will introduce you to the idea of positive parenting. This is a technique that is mutually beneficial to carers and children, as it is based on…
Independence is a critical time in a person’s life when they become a legal adult and are responsible for themselves. For foster children, this is an even more…
As a foster carer, you will discover or have already experienced that there are a number of things you need to do in preparation for a new placement.…
All children have the right to be educated and are expected in the UK to be in full-time education until they are at least 16 years old (and…
All children have the right to be educated and school is compulsory in Scotland from the age of 4/5 till 16, with many learning and training opportunities available…
This is an in-depth course that covers a wide range of topics related to sexual health. The goal of this course is to help you better understand the…
You need to complete "Promoting Sexual Health - Part 1" before taking this course. [This is the second part of Promoting Sexual Health.
This course has been written by an LGBTQ+ activist and is primarily aimed at non-LGBTQ+ carers who feel they need to broaden their knowledge around this topic. To…
After completing this course, you should better understand the particular challenges (and positive rewards) that come from fostering a teenager. We will try to dispel some of the…
Children who enter the care system may have had very difficult or traumatic experiences in their early lives, including being the victims of abuse. This can involve emotional,…
We would like to introduce you to reflective practice and how it can be helpful in your work as a foster carer.
When a child has a care plan to return home to parents or other family members, the foster carer's role is crucial. This course pulls together research on…
Safeguarding children in care is the first, vital step in providing the care and support they need. Among some of the risks children in care might face is…
If you are currently caring for an infant under the age of one, or might do so in the future, it is crucial to be aware of the…
The Secure Base Model is a framework commonly used in foster care. It is based on attachment theory and is a guide for providing positive, therapeutic care. The…
Caring for someone who self-harms is difficult. If it is something you have experienced, you are likely to know how helpless one can feel seeing someone's distress manifesting…
Getting a good night’s sleep is as essential for children and young people as it is for adults. Unfortunately, this isn’t always easy. The reasons behind sleep difficulties…
This course is designed for those who have been approved as foster carers and are embarking on their new journey in this role. You will have gone through…
'Staying Put' is an arrangement where a child in care and their foster carer agree that the child will remain with their carer after they turn 18. This…
Life is full of stress, especially for foster carers and the children in their care. Emotional resilience is the ability to manage stressful moments. It is something that…
Many children and young people will go through grief at some point, as it is a natural part of life. Grief is the process of reacting to a…
This course is aimed at foster carers who are taking care of children with asthma. It will help you understand more about their condition and what to do…
It has become increasingly clear that taking better care of the planet is one of the biggest issues facing the world. In order to do this, we all…
Words are more than just words: they bring meaning. However, sometimes words can present a meaning that is different to what was intended. For example, “Get out of…
As a foster carer, you might, on some occasions, be required to go to court or to support a foster child who is going to court. You might…
Therapeutic parenting is a style of parenting that focuses on healing past trauma and making the child feel safe. It can be particularly effective with children who have…
Therapeutic play uses a child’s natural desire to play in order to work through emotional, social or behavioural difficulties. It is led by trained and certified practitioners in…
All children will experience transitions in their early years, such as starting nursery or moving to a new school. Every child is unique and will respond differently to…
Children who come into care are likely to be processing a number of complex emotions. These can be linked to the circumstances that brought them into your care,…
Doing one’s own tax return can be an unappealing and daunting task for many people. It can appear very complicated, but this course aims to demystify the process…
You might have heard about the Mockingbird Family Model during your career as a foster carer, and wondered what it was. Initiated by the Mockingbird Society in the…
*Note - this course refers to a type of arrangement only available in Wales. The equivalent of 'When I am Ready' in England is 'Staying Put' and 'Continuing…
This course is an introduction to mental health for children and adolescents and explains the spectrum of mental health, from mental wellness to mental illness. Understanding what mental…
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