CWDC's new editable foster care workbook and guidance can be downloaded now from our website.
UPDATED April 2012:
Workbook now available
on this link with
guidance on this link. Other documents, factsheets on
page 1 and what to expect from
others on page 2.
Regulations and Legislation for foster care
7 TSD standards for foster care services that form part of the
national minimum standards
Training Support and Development Standards
Standard 1: Understand the principles and values essential for fostering children and young people
Standard 2: Understand your role as a foster carer
Standard 3: Understand health and safety, and healthy care
Standard 4: Know how to communicate effectively
Standard 5: Understand the development of children and young people
Standard 6: Keep children and young people safe from harm
Standard 7: Develop yourself
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Level three foster care diploma units:
FC1 Understand the context of supporting children and young people through foster care
FC2 Practise as a foster carer
FC3 Support positive attachments for children and young people
Working within a social pedagogic framework with children and young people