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Identity, equality & culture

Raising an LGBTQ+ Foster Child

This course has been written by an LGBTQ+ activist and is primarily aimed at non-LGBTQ+ carers who feel they need to broaden their knowledge around this topic. To take it, you first need to complete the "Introduction to LGBTQ+ Identities and Issues" course.

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.