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Allegations Made Against Foster Carers and How to Safeguard

Audience: Foster Care
Single session

About this course

This course aims to provide foster carers with an understanding of what to expect should they be subject of an allegation by a placement and how to safeguard against such allegations.

What you'll take away

  • Understand the history of joint working
  • Know who will investigate for different types of allegation (Complaints procedure/Sec 47 investigation)
  • State what to do should an allegation be made against them
  • Understand how/why investigation is conducted & under what power
  • Appreciate the possible reality should an allegation be made
  • Understand the reality for placements should an allegation be made
  • Explain how to safeguard yourself from false allegations
  • Recognise the availability of other agencies to compliment the support network

Types of material used: Handouts, didactic input, PowerPoint, group discussions, Q& A sessions, scenarios

If you have any queries regarding the content of the course, or are unable to access the zoom link please e-mail: [email protected]

For queries relating to booking a course or accessing your Education People account please contact: [email protected]

 

Prices

Dates

  • Session - 07/01/2027 10:00  -  14:30

Event type

Online

Address

Online

Delivered by

  • Kent Fostering

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