Private fostering practice

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This course is an opportunity to explore the legal and practice framework of private fostering, including best practice in how to work with this often unseen group of children. It will include explanation of the respective responsibilities of parents, private foster carers and local authorities, when private fostering arrangements are made. It will provide an opportunity to explore some of the dilemmas and challenges that can arise, as we interpret the law and guidance around private fostering, and discuss the reality of private fostering arrangements in practice within assessment, support and review processes. Since the war in Ukraine, some Ukrainian children who have travelled to the UK for safety, are living in private fostering arrangements. This course will also explore their needs, and current advice on legal and practice requirements.  

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Explore the definition of private fostering and its legal framework
• Consider the needs of children who are privately fostered 
•  Learn about the respective responsibilities of parents, private foster carers and local authorities
•  Explore assessment practice for private fostering
•  Consider dilemmas and challenges
•  Explore the support needs of private foster carers and review requirements  
•  Explore practice advice around Ukrainian children not living with a parent or legal guardian 

PRESENTER

Ann Horne, Kinship Care Consultant, CoramBAAF

Clare Seth, Kinship Care Consultant, CoramBAAF

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Any social workers or managers involved in assessing private fostering arrangements and in supporting the children and their private foster carers. 

On open courses we can accommodate a maximum of four delegates from one organisation only. For a larger group booking, please see the information on commissioned training.

For social workers, reflection on this session may contribute to your continuing professional development (CPD).

Total of 22 places available.

VENUE

Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ

TIME

Registration 9.45 am
Start 10.00 am*
Close 4.00 pm*

*Times subject to change

FEES

Full or associate CoramBAAF member - £158.00 + £31.60 VAT = £189.60
Individual CoramBAAF member - £120.00 + £24.00 VAT = £144.00
Non-member - £220.00 + £44.00 VAT = £264.00

CONTACT

Telephone 020 7520 0310

Email training@corambaaf.org.uk

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