Identity, equality & culture
Caring for a child of a different faith: Muslim
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, its key observances and how to support the child to maintain and develop their identity as a Muslim.
What you will learn
- Islam, its history, its main observances and religious holidays.
- How to help a child maintain and develop their identity as a Muslim.
- How to protect them from racism, bullying and the risks of radicalisation.
- Elements to consider when raising a diverse 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.