Book your place on our three day The Skills to Foster®: Train the Trainer course, taking place on 9, 11 & 12 March 2026 in London.
The Skills to Foster® is the UK’s leading preparation training course for prospective foster carers produced by The Fostering Network. Designed to equip prospective foster carers with the knowledge and skills they need to care for children who need foster care.
Aims and objectives:
To enable participants to develop their skills, knowledge and confidence to effectively deliver The Skills to Foster ® preparation training for prospective foster carers.
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Demonstrate up‑to‑date understanding of The Skills to Foster preparation training for prospective foster carers, including its underpinning practice approaches, structure and content
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Create and sustain a safe, inclusive and emotionally supportive learning environment for prospective foster carers
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Manage complexity and professional boundaries in training, including emotionally challenging discussions and the trainer vs assessor role
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Plan, prepare and confidently deliver activities from The Skills to Foster, using appropriate adult‑learning, engagement and trauma‑informed techniques
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Reflect on and evaluate their own training practice, identifying strengths and specific areas for development through a personal action plan.
Other locations will be announced, if you are interested in attending this training course near Cardiff, Glasgow or the Midlands, please email [email protected].
Booking details:
Member rate £595 plus VAT
Non-member rate £739 plus VAT
This course will be delivered In London SE1, registration will begin at 9:15, confirmed delegates will be sent joining instructions by email a few days before the course start date.
Please note: The Skills to Foster: Train the Trainer is exclusively available to purchasers of The Skills to Foster.
For more information contact [email protected].
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