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Training & development

You bring the care.
We help you build confidence.

You won’t arrive knowing everything. Training, reflection and practical support help you understand the role and keep learning as a foster carer.

Let’s talk about fostering No pressure. Just a conversation.
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Learning from each other.

Good to know

Learning that fits real life.

SCF offers face-to-face learning, live online sessions and online resources. We’ll discuss the programme and your availability.

At every stage

Room to learn.
Space to grow.

  1. Before approval

    Preparation training, including Skills to Foster, explores the realities of the role: why children need care, safer caring, working with professionals and understanding a child’s experiences.

  2. Your first year

    Build on that foundation through structured learning and support from your supervising social worker. We’ll help you understand the training and development standards you need to work towards.

  3. As your experience grows

    Ongoing learning can include attachment, trauma-informed care, education, online safety, family time and supporting different ages. Your development should connect to the children you care for.

Practical, shared, useful

More than a course to complete.

01

Talk it through

Reflect with your social worker on what is happening at home and how you might approach it.

02

Learn with others

Hear different perspectives and share experience through opportunities to connect with other carers.

03

Build your next step

Explore the knowledge and confidence you need for the types of care you are interested in offering.

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A conversation, at your pace

Wondering what you’d learn?

Ask us about preparation training and how we support people who are new to fostering.

  1. We’ll listen to what brings you here.
  2. We’ll answer your questions honestly.
  3. You decide what happens next.
Prefer to speak to us?023 8235 2020Ask us on WhatsApp ↗

Usually 15–20 minutes. No pressure to apply.

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