Caring for Children and Young People with Additional Needs: Foster Carer Training

Course details:

Aim: The foster carer will be able to describe the additional needs of the child in placement and how they will respond to these.

Course aims and objectives:

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the relevant legislation, policy and practice guidance in relation to education, health and care needs, assessments and plans
• Explore the issues involved when working together with social services, education and health for joint outcomes
• Discuss ways to prepare for adulthood from the earliest years
• Provide guidance when dealing with children and young people in specific circumstances