Learning points
- The roles and responsibilities of foster carers and social workers – and how lack of clarity about who is doing what, and why, can cause problems in placements.
- The different types of foster care placements – from emergency to remand.
- Why thorough planning and preparation is so crucial to the success of a placement.
- Test your knowledge of fostering legislation (only available to organisations with a workforce licence).
The resources in this hub can help you meet point 10 of the Knowledge and skills statement for child and family practitioners: Child and family assessment.
Introduction
Supported learning
Quiz: fostering legislation
Supported learning content is only available to organisations with a workforce licence. Find out more about supported learning here.
Preparation for placement
During placement
Educational needs: quick guide
Meeting the educational needs of children and young people in foster care: in-depth guide
Oversight of placement
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