This one day course will explore details of key primary legislation, regulations, national minimum standards and guidance relating to fostering and foster care in England.
This course provides participants with a thorough understanding of the key elements of the statutory framework relevant to working with foster carers and the children placed with them. It is continually updated to reflect all the latest amendments to regulations and guidance as they occur.
Aims and objectives:
This course will enable participants to:
- understand the up-to-date requirements of fostering regulations, statutory guidance and National Minimum Standards (NMS)
- acquire an overview of related relevant regulations and statutory guidance which impact on fostering services
- consider practice implications of the statutory framework, and how to evidence compliance
- understand the duties in relation to permanence, assessments, approval and terminations of approval
- review the use of delegated authority
- The focus will be on what you need to do in practice to meet the legal requirements, and we will help you to put a plan of action in place
Booking details:
Member rate £110 plus VAT
Non-member rate £149 plus VAT
This course will be delivered via Zoom, registration will begin at 9:45, confirmed delegates will be sent joining instructions by email a few days before the course start date.
This course will also take place on the following dates:
- 26th November 2025
For more information contact learn@fostering.net
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