Reversing the Harm – Responding to Children Who May Have Been Sexually Abused course details
This training supports foster carers to understand the impact of sexual abuse on children and young people and how this may affect behaviour, emotions and relationships. It focuses on trauma-informed responses, helping carers to provide safe, sensitive and supportive care while working appropriately with professionals. The training emphasises safeguarding, boundaries and the importance of stability and trust.
Learning outcomes
The training will support foster carers to respond confidently, safely and compassionately to children who may have experienced sexual abuse.
By the end of the course, you will have:
- an understanding of the impact of sexual abuse on children and young people
- increased awareness of signs and indicators of harm
- confidence in responding in a trauma-informed and supportive way
- understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and professional roles
- practical strategies to promote safety, trust and emotional wellbeing
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 6: Understand how to keep children and young people safe
- Standard 7: Develop yourself
National Minimum Standards (NMS)
- NMS 4: Children receive safe, nurturing care
- NMS 11: Children are protected from harm and abuse
- NMS 15: Foster carers receive safeguarding training and support