Assessment and Approval of Foster Carers Course
This course – also available as part of our Children’s Workforce Induction bundle – will equip you with the skills you need to understand the two key information gathering stages of the foster care process.
In this child in need assessment course you’ll learn about the differences between Stage 1 and Stage 2 and gain a solid foundation of understanding around the process. You’ll learn how basic information is gathered at Stage 1 and then built upon with more detailed information at Stage 2.
You’ll also learn about the importance of the assessment process and fostering process to the welfare of a young person/young people.
On completion, you’ll get a course certificate, complete with your name, CPD hours, the date and learning objectives. This course also contains additional resource materials, useful links and a refresher guide.
If you’re looking for a course that covers the assessment process for foster carers, then it’s worth checking out our Assessment and Approval of Adopters course.
Objectives
Once you’ve completed this course, you’ll have a comprehensive knowledge of:
- The foster carer assessment process and timescales, from application to approval
- Two-stage approval, including Stage 1 and Stage 2 plans
- What information is gathered during the assessment
- What happens if a person is assessed as being unsuitable to foster
- The roles and functions of the fostering panel
- Where to go for advice and guidance
Modules
- Assessment and Approval of Foster Carers
Specific csourse
- Duration: 30 minutes
-
PDF certificate -
Unlimited replays -
12 months access
Training for your organisation
Call 01273 091 301 or email enquiries@melearning.co.uk for more info.
Annual Solutions
We provide cost-effective annual solutions allowing up to 5, 10, 20 or a whole library of digital courses starting from £12 per learner, subject to requirement. Contact enquiries@melearning.co.uk for more information.
Contact us6 reviews for Assessment and Approval of Foster Carers Course
I found it most informative and interesting.
This course was very useful and helped me learn a lot. I was able to remember them through the quizzes as they reinforced your memory.
Loved the interaction that there was in the course, kept you involved.
The course is good and provides learning in a convenient package.
Very good – didn’t feel under so much pressure to do at home in own time so could take in more facts and information.
Good way of explaining the topic in easy bite size pieces that can be accessed at any time.
Detailed information within the slides which is broken down into manageable chunks.
Engaging, informative and concise.
The course was easily accessible and informative. This appeared to meet my learning style.
Related courses
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Training Course
Female genital mutilation (FGM) has been a criminal offence in the UK since 1985. But there’s a growing issue around British children being taken abroad by UK nationals for FGM, something which was ...
Assessment and Approval of Adopters
It can be a difficult and long winded process, adopting a child. New statutory adoption legislation in July 2013 aimed to cut waiting lists and bring families together quicker. This course...
Child Sexual Exploitation – Levels 1 and 2
Child sexual exploitation (CSE) comes in many forms, whether undertaken by individuals, gangs or groups. The perpetrators often using the internet as a medium for grooming. Working as a frontline...
Do you have a question?
Whether its a technical question or a sales enquiry, our helpdesk and sales team will be happy to help.
