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

• The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism (NHS England) - please see guidance notes

eLearning

First time users will need to register before accessing the training.

• Medication Awareness and Safe Handling of Medicines (Refresh every 3 years)

• Safeguarding Against Radicalisation – The Prevent Duty (Refresh every 3 years)

• Child Exploitation Level 1 (Refresh every 3 years).

• Online safety – risks to children (3 year refresher).

• Information Governance eLearning (Refresh every 3 years)

• Please use this link if you need to register.

• Adverse Childhood Experiences ACE's (Induction only). 

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