Fostering practice
Caring for the whole child
As human beings, we are quite complicated. There are so many parts that come together to form who we are as a whole person. Yet, when one of these is off or declines, it affects the others too. For example, if you have a bad headache it can make you rather short with others.
What you will learn
- What aspects to consider in ‘whole health’.
- Ways to create a safe home environment.
- Aspects of physical health and hygiene.
- The importance of mental health.
- How to develop emotional resilience.
- Why it is necessary to preserve foster children’s identities.
- The differences between learning, education and achievement.
- How to encourage spiritual health.
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.