Identity, equality & culture
Caring for a child of a different faith: Jewish
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 about Judaism, the key things that Jewish people observe, and how to support the child to maintain and develop their Jewish identity.
What you will learn
- About Judaism, its history, its main observances and main religious holidays.
- How to help a child maintain and develop their Jewish identity.
- How to protect them from racism, bullying.
- Elements to consider when raising a multi-cultural family.
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.