Fostering families
Being a fostering family (birth children under 10)
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 foster carers, and how fostering will bring changes into their homes and lives. There are two versions of this course available, one for under 10s and one for those over 10.
What you will learn
- Understand the key principles and responsibilities covered by this topic.
- Recognise how the topic affects children, carers and day-to-day fostering practice.
- Apply practical course guidance to relevant situations with greater confidence.
How the course works
The course is broken into manageable online units and includes knowledge checks or quizzes where appropriate. Progress saves automatically, so learners can pause and return on any device.
A certificate is available when all required course elements are completed successfully.
Who it is for
Foster carers, support carers and fostering-service staff who need practical, up-to-date learning in this topic.