Caring for Looked After Children
These courses will introduce newer carers to some key issues in fostering and provide them with the knowledge and skills to meet the challenges with confidence. Experienced foster carers will be encouraged to deepen their understanding and further develop their abilities. Social workers who attend will continue their professional development by reflecting on these issues in depth and exploring ways to support foster carers.
Click on the course title to see a sample of the aims and objectives. Courses can be bought individually, or as a package.
Attachment, trauma & child development
Introduction to Attachment
Aim
To provide participants with an introduction to Attachment Theory and its practical implications, and to consider how this may impact on children in their care.
Objectives
By the end of the course participants will:
These courses will introduce newer carers to some key issues in fostering and provide them with the knowledge and skills to meet the challenges with confidence. Experienced foster carers will be encouraged to deepen their understanding and further develop their abilities. Social workers who attend will continue their professional development by reflecting on these issues in depth and exploring ways to support foster carers.
Click on the course title to see a sample of the aims and objectives. Courses can be bought individually, or as a package.
Attachment, trauma & child development
Introduction to Attachment
Aim
To provide participants with an introduction to Attachment Theory and its practical implications, and to consider how this may impact on children in their care.
Objectives
By the end of the course participants will:
