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Care & parenting skills

Secure Base Model

The Secure Base Model is a framework commonly used in foster care. It is based on attachment theory and is a guide for providing positive, therapeutic care. The model is useful for children and young people of all ages by paying close attention to the unique interactions between the caregiver and child.

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.