This course provides participants with a thorough understanding of the key elements of the statutory framework relevant to working with foster carers and the children placed with them. It is continually updated to reflect all the latest amendments to regulations and guidance as they occur.
Aims and objectives
This course will enable participants to:
- understand the up-to-date requirements of fostering regulations, statutory guidance and National Minimum Standards (NMS)
- acquire an overview of related relevant regulations and statutory guidance which impact on fostering services
- consider practice implications of the statutory framework, and how to evidence compliance
- understand the duties in relation to permanence, assessments, approval and terminations of approval
- review the use of delegated authority
- The focus will be on what you need to do in practice to meet the legal requirements, and we will help you to put a plan of action in place
This event will take place on Zoom. All confirmed attendees will be sent joining instructions at least 5 days before the course start date to the email addressed supplied upon registration.
