Identity, equality & culture
Caring for a UASC from Afghanistan
In the year ending March 2021, 2,044 unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) arrived in the UK seeking asylum, and many of them will be looked after in foster care. Afghanistan is one of the main countries where these children come from.
What you will learn
- General information about Afghanistan.
- Common mental health issues in asylum-seeking children.
- How to be aware of and deal with prejudices.
- How to apply for asylum in the UK and how to support UASC through the process.
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.