Training

Foster Carers Training Modules

The following are examples of the training courses a carer will be expected to attend during their fostering career which we see as a profession.

YEAR ONE

• Induction/assessment group and Skills to Foster course
• A Foundation for Re-parenting
• Child Protection
• Health and Safety in the Foster Home
• First Aid
• Sexual Abuse Awareness
• Report Writing for Foster Carers
• Children’s Rights including complaints, legal matters, court craft plus the roles and functions of other professionals and agencies
• Behaviour Management and Restraint Training

YEAR TWO

• Addictive Behaviour including drug abuse, alcohol abuse, smoking
• Valuing Diversity and Promoting Equality including anti-discriminatory practice, equal opportunities, heritage
• Child development including understanding behaviour, behaviour management and communicating with children and young people
• Direct work techniques such as play, use of materials, communication skills
• Preparation for independence
• Promoting and supporting contact for young people – the foster carer’s role
• Child Protection refresher
• NVQ 3 – caring for children and young people

YEAR THREE

• The NVQ Level 3 is available and thereafter a carer can apply for the Foundation Degree in Foster Care (Next Step was instrumental in the creation of this latter qualification)