Mandatory training courses

Links below contains information on mandatory and core training courses that need to be completed and refreshed throughout your years as a foster carer.

Mandatory or Core training to be completed within 12 Months

• First Aid for Foster Carers (3 year refresher)
• Level 1 Introduction to Safeguarding and Child Protection
• Child Development Attachment and Promoting Resilience

E-Learning

• Medication Awareness and Safe Handling of Medicines (Refresh every 3 years)
• Safeguarding Against Radicalisation – The Prevent Duty (Refresh every 3 years)
• Sexual Abuse and Introduction to Child Sexual Exploitation (Refresh every 3 years)
• Online safety – risks to children (3 year refresher)
• Information Governance eLearning (Refresh every 3 years)
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's)

Mandatory training to be completed within 12-24 Months

• Recognising and Respecting Differences (Equality and Diversity Refresh 3 Yearly)
• Effective Communication and Keeping Written Records