Post Approval Training (Induction)
We offer a structured induction programme for newly approved foster carers, designed to support you from the very start of your fostering journey.
The programme runs on a rolling cycle, allowing carers to join at any point throughout the year, rather than waiting for a fixed start date. This flexible approach means you can access learning and support when you need it most.
The induction programme provides a dedicated space for newly approved foster carers to come together, build relationships, and feel part of a supportive community.
It offers opportunities to connect with others who are at a similar stage, share experiences, ask questions, and develop confidence in your role, while being guided by experienced professionals.
Over time, the programme supports your learning in a gradual, manageable way, while strengthening peer support networks that can continue beyond the sessions themselves.
Who it's for
This training is for newly approved foster carers.
What it covers
Each month focuses on a specific topic that is particularly relevant to carers in the early stages of fostering. These sessions are designed to build knowledge, practical skills, and understanding, helping you feel well-prepared to meet the needs of the children and young people in your care.
Sessions include:
- Finance, Foster Carer Profiles, Contact & Working with Birth Families
- Placement Preparation, Children’s profiles and Match with you
- TSDS & Logs
- Safer Caring, Working with CLA, CIN & Professional Networks