The national minimum standards for Foster Care set out the training that it is required for all Foster Carers to complete. This is what we refer to as Mandatory Training. It is required that each Foster Carer covers the subject areas listed below either through face to face training or via e-learning. Some Foster Carers may have prior learning which they believe covers the subject area which they should discuss with their Supervising Social Worker. Once the Mandatory Training has been completed it needs to be refreshed at least every 3 years.
If you have any questions, please refer to your Supervising Social Worker for advice.