Online training

Online training is primarily offered to carers who have complex placement commitments, work full time, or live outside of Camden and at a distance.

E-learning is also available to carers who have identified specific learning needs within their practice where suitable group training has not been available.

These courses complement face-to-face training and support carers to evidence their ongoing learning and development.

What it covers

Child development and identity

Topics include:

  • Adolescence
  • Child development
  • Brain development and positive parenting
  • Building resilience
  • Behaviour and the physical environment
  • The role of the foster carer
  • Professional development
  • Transitions and vulnerability

Safeguarding and risks

Topics include:

  • Assessing and managing risk
  • Child protection
  • Safer caring
  • Children's rights
  • Confidentiality and record keeping
  • Multidisciplinary working
  • Contact in foster care
  • Domestic violence, equality and diversity

Trauma, behaviour and emotional wellbeing

Topics include:

  • Understanding trauma
  • Attachment and brain development
  • Emotional coaching
  • Impulsive behaviour
  • Self-harming behaviours
  • Sexualised behaviour
  • Secondary trauma
  • Narrative work, parental mental health issues

How to book

If you're interested in online training, speak to your social worker.