Fostering Mentoring Academy

Fostering Mentoring Academy

Training

Find out about the training available to you and how to access it.

Glossary of key terms

An explanation of some of the terms used throughout the fostering academy pages.

Forum representatives

Information regarding the role of our forum representatives and who to contact in your area.

Three minute briefings

Quick and easy guides to some of the new processes and ways of working you'll be learning.

Training support and development standards: guidance and evidence workbook

Form for foster carers to prove they meet the required training, support and development (TSD) standards.

Recommended reading for foster carers

Some titles we recommend for you and the children you foster.

Children's welcome book

Download our example welcome book created to help you make your own book.

Therapeutic parenting

Information on therapeutic parenting.

Support for children and young people

Children in Care Council and National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) independent advocacy.