Fostering practice
Staying Put
'Staying Put' is an arrangement where a child in care and their foster carer agree that the child will remain with their carer after they turn 18. This can be a good option for providing support, as a young person in care progresses towards becoming an independent adult.
What you will learn
- How a Staying Put arrangement works.
- How it might benefit cared-experienced children.
- What to expect, and questions to ask yourself when considering offering a Staying Put arrangement. *Note.
- This course refers to a type of arrangement only available in England. The equivalent of 'Staying Put' in Wales is 'When I'm Ready' and 'Continuing Care' in Scotland. You will find the relevant courses in our course catalogue.
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.