Fostering regulations and National Minimum standards 23/24

Target Group:

This course is targeted to Foster Carers who work for the London Borough of Sutton. 

Aims:

This course will outline the multiple uses of the National Minimum Standards. They may be used by providers and staff in self-assessment of their services; they provide a basis for the induction and training of staff and carers; they can be used by parents, children and young people as a guide to what they should expect a fostering service to provide and to do as a minimum; and they can provide guidance on what is required when setting up a fostering service.

This course aims to provide foster carers with a greater understanding of the standards and regulations and the ways in which they guide and inform the care they provide to children and young people. 

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the session you will:
• Understand the updated regulations and how they link to the standards
• Be able to identify how the standards affect your practice
• Fully understand your professional responsibilities in respect to the regulations and standards
• Be able to identify accountability for key responsibilities under these standards
• Understand how to explain and evidence your practice
• Understand the duties in relation to Staying Put
• Be able to ensure that the systems used are effective and meet the necessary requirements of delegated authority.