Recording and Sharing Information course details

This training supports foster carers to understand the importance of accurate, timely and appropriate recording and information sharing. It explores what should be recorded, how information is shared safely, and how good recording supports children’s care, safeguarding and professional decision-making.

Learning outcomes

The training will build foster carers’ confidence and understanding of their responsibilities around recording and sharing information.

By the end of the course, you will have:

• an understanding of why recording is essential in fostering
• knowledge of what information should be recorded and shared
• awareness of confidentiality and data protection principles
• increased confidence in writing clear, objective records
• insight into how records support safeguarding and care planning

Standards

Training, Support and Development Standards (TSDS)

• Standard 2: Understand your role as a foster carer
• Standard 6: Understand how to keep children and young people safe
• Standard 7: Develop yourself

National Minimum Standards (NMS)

• NMS 11: Children are protected from harm and unsafe situations
• NMS 15: Foster carers are trained and supported to fulfil their role