Identity, equality & culture
Caring for a child of a different ethnicity
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 the role ethnicity might play in a child's identity, and how you can honour, support and celebrate that part of them.
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.