Fostering practice
Introduction to Fostering
This course is designed to give you an introduction, or a refresher about fostering. It's designed from the point of view of someone who is just starting their fostering journey, but can equally be used by a long term carer, or staff member who wants to firm up their foundations in fostering.
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.