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Identity, equality & culture

Caring for a child of Polish heritage

This course is for foster carers who are looking after a Polish child and who don’t share the same heritage. We look at the role heritage 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.