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Darlington launches free foster care training programme

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Darlington is launching a free fostering training programme on 4 November for current and prospective foster carers.

Darlington is launching the Fostering Pathway to Employment on 4 November, a free training programme aimed at boosting foster care recruitment and support. The course is delivered by Learning & Skills Darlington for both current and prospective foster carers.

Participants will gain a recognised Level 1 award in Introduction to Health, Social Care, and Children's and Young People's Settings. The programme covers fostering standards, child development, safeguarding, inclusive support practices, communication with families and professionals, online safety, allegations, confidentiality and healthy eating. Councillor Nick Wallis, cabinet member for children and young people, said this is the first time a bespoke course has been designed with existing and potential foster carers in mind, and will include experienced guest speakers, peer mentors and industry experts.

The course is free to all Darlington residents and open to existing and prospective foster carers. Those who are not already foster carers must apply through Foster with North East and complete a fostering assessment, including checks and references. A Darlington Council spokesperson described the programme as providing 'an excellent foundation to begin a fostering journey'.

Darlington launches free foster care training programme
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