The importance of training

Training and development of our foster carers is an important priority for us, as we believe this is important to ensure the best care for the children, and for the carers, in the demanding task of looking after someone else’s child.

 Applicants will be required to complete some of the training during the assessment process (before approval) and a varied programme of training is also available for approved foster carers to ensure their ongoing personal development.

Training we offer

Training we offer before approval:

• emergency first aid
• safeguarding
• safer caring
• skills to foster preparation training/kinship preparation training
• understanding behaviour
• valuing difference

Training we offer after approval:

Core training

• family time (contact)
• what is health

Developmental training

A comprehensive programme of training is available from the download below.

Or please email fosteringtraining@worcestershire.gov.uk for more details.