1. Induction level learning for foster carers
Ruth Richards
11 October Newcastle

2. Professional development plan
Pre-approval
Induction
Development

3. A post approval professional development curriculum for foster carers
To help fostering services draw up PDP, the Fostering Network has developed a curriculum that offers foster carers essential information and helps them develop their skills in six key areas for foster care. These topics were selected in discussion with staff, other professionals and members. We believe that every foster carer needs to be confident in these topics to offer appropriate care for fostered children and young people.
A post approval professional development curriculum for foster carers

10. Publications Clear and jargon free Useful for time-limited learners
Can be kept in the home as a reference
The Pathways publications stand alone, and can be kept in the home to refer back to.

11. Face-to-face training
The Fostering Network can tailor any
Pathways course and deliver it in-house
to your foster carers
Our training courses are well-respected across the sector, and benefit from the Fostering Network’s position as the UK’s experts in fostering. Our trainers are professional, experienced and really understand fostering. Training courses can be delivered in house on each of the topics, and we will also be running regular open courses.

12. Training the Trainers Enabling you to develop a ‘cascade’ model
Adapt existing induction training and map to standards
Guide and training course available

13. Online Training Offering flexibility Improving accessibility
Affordable
We are excited to now be offering online training in partnership with AKAMAS. This is an ideal solution for those who cannot access face to face training.

15. Training Support and Development Standards
All Pathways materials are mapped to the Training Support and Development Standards
Pitched at an induction-level understanding

16. Available FREE to members at www.fostering.net

17. Any questions? Ruth Richards Publishing manager