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Identity, equality & culture

Caring for a child of a different faith: Sikh

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 about Sikhism, the key things that Sikh people observe, and how to support the child to maintain and develop their Sikh identity.

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.