Oral Health Promotion course details
This training focuses on promoting good oral health for children and young people in foster care. It explores why oral health is particularly important for looked-after children and the role foster carers play in supporting healthy routines, prevention and access to dental services. The session provides practical guidance to help carers support children’s wellbeing and confidence through good oral hygiene.
Learning outcomes
The training will support foster carers to understand their role in promoting oral health and embedding positive routines in everyday care.
By the end of the course, you will have:
- an understanding of the importance of oral health for children and young people
- increased awareness of oral health inequalities for looked-after children
- practical strategies to promote good oral hygiene routines
- knowledge of how to support access to dental services
- confidence in encouraging positive health habits in a supportive way
Standards
Training, Support and Development Standards (TSDS)
- Standard 3: Understand health and healthy care
- Standard 4: Understand the development of children and young people
- Standard 7: Develop yourself
National Minimum Standards (NMS)
- NMS 3: Children’s health and wellbeing needs are met
- NMS 6: Children receive appropriate healthcare
- NMS 15: Foster carers receive relevant training and support