How to Be a Better Corporate Parent to Our Black and Mixed Heritage Children course details

This training focuses on improving outcomes for Black and Mixed Heritage children in care by strengthening understanding of identity, culture, lived experience and systemic inequalities. It supports foster carers to reflect on their role as corporate parents and to develop culturally informed, respectful and anti-racist practice that promotes identity, belonging and positive outcomes.

Learning outcomes

The training will support foster carers to provide culturally responsive and reflective care.

By the end of the course, you will have:

  • increased understanding of identity and lived experiences of Black and Mixed Heritage children
  • insight into the role of corporate parenting in promoting equity
  • confidence in supporting children’s cultural identity and belonging
  • awareness of how bias and inequality can impact children’s experiences
  • practical strategies to promote inclusive and affirming care

Standards

Training, Support and Development Standards (TSDS)

  • Standard 1: Understand the principles and values essential for fostering
  • Standard 4: Understand the development of children and young people
  • Standard 7: Develop yourself

National Minimum Standards (NMS)

  • NMS 2: Children’s identity, culture and heritage are promoted
  • NMS 4: Children experience respectful, inclusive care
  • NMS 15: Foster carers receive appropriate training