Safeguarding & safety
Drug Awareness
As a foster carer you must know about drugs, legal and illegal ones, and know how to spot the signs of abuse. You should also know what effects the criminalisation of a child in care will have on their future, as well as, how drugs and gangs are connected.
What you will learn
- About common drugs and their effects.
- How to spot if a child consumes drugs.
- What to do in that situation.
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.