Safeguarding & safety
Missing from Care
Children going missing from care is, unfortunately, all too common. While we hope this is something you never have to face as a foster carer, it’s important to be prepared.
What you will learn
- What missing from care means.
- Why foster children go missing, and the risks they may face.
- Ways you can reduce the risk of a child going missing.
- What to do when a child goes missing from care.
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.