Family Led Decision Making course details

This training introduces the principles of family-led decision making and the importance of involving families and networks in planning for children and young people. It explores how collaborative approaches can support better outcomes, stability and a sense of belonging, and the role foster carers play in supporting inclusive, child-centred decision making.

Learning outcomes

The training will support foster carers to understand and contribute to family-led approaches.

By the end of the course, you will have:

• an understanding of family-led decision making principles
• insight into the benefits of involving families and networks
• increased confidence in contributing to collaborative planning
• awareness of the foster carer’s role within decision-making processes
• understanding of child-centred and strengths-based approaches

Standards

Training, Support and Development Standards (TSDS)

• Standard 1: Understand the principles and values essential for fostering
• Standard 2: Understand your role as a foster carer
• Standard 7: Develop yourself

National Minimum Standards (NMS)

• NMS 1: Children’s wishes and feelings are considered
• NMS 9: Children are supported to maintain family relationships
• NMS 15: Foster carers receive appropriate training