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Equality and Diversity in Foster Care

A practical course helping foster carers support identity, tackle discrimination, promote equality, and advocate for children’s rights, culture and protected characteristics.

Equality and Diversity in Foster Care Training Course

Equality and Diversity in Foster Care

This course helps foster carers understand the varied backgrounds children come from, the importance of identity, and the impact of transitions between placements. Delegates explore cultural identity, discrimination, advocacy and how to promote equality, inclusion and positive self‑worth for children and young people in care.

In‑House vs Open Courses

In‑house courses are private sessions delivered exclusively for a group of people from your organisation, on a date that suits you, with the option to tailor the content to your staff and setting.

Open courses are public Equality and Diversity UK training dates that anyone can book onto, ideal when you only need training for one or two people.

Looking for an open training course?


Overview

Children can lose significant parts of who they are if they are not supported to maintain their cultural identity. Using case studies and group work such as “What’s in a name?”, delegates explore the stories, histories and family narratives that shape identity.

The course covers the need to respect and promote each child’s unique personality, social circumstances and cultural background — including experiences of discrimination.

We also explore the crucial role foster carers play in advocating for children on issues of inequality, prejudice and unfair treatment.


Course Objectives

At the end of this training carers will be able to:

  • Manage diversity and promote equality
  • Tackle discrimination when it occurs
  • Foster positive relationships between diverse groups
  • Discuss issues of inequality confidently with children and young people
  • Understand the impact of placement moves on identity
  • Advocate for children’s needs, rights and views
  • Promote identity and celebrate individuality and difference
  • Explore equality of opportunity and anti‑discriminatory practice
  • Define and promote social inclusion and advancement
  • Reflect on prejudice and discrimination affecting children in care
  • Understand the importance of protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010
  • Support children to develop resilience, self‑worth and confidence

Who Is It For?

  • Private fostering agencies
  • Local government fostering agencies
  • Care home providers supporting children and young people

Tailoring

All our training is tailored to meet the needs of your organisation. We review your specific requirements and develop a course that meets your objectives.

Click here to see our pre‑course questionnaire — this helps us understand your goals and any specific areas you want covered.

Once received, we will provide a course outline tailored to your needs.


How Is the Course Taught?

This course can be delivered face‑to‑face or via Zoom. Our trainers are experienced professionals and use a range of methods including formal input, group discussions, exercises and case studies.

For further information, please complete the enquiry form or call 0161 763 4783.

We can develop or modify a course specifically to meet your organisation’s needs. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please contact us.


Costs and Delegate Numbers

Course Costs
  • £595 for a half‑day session
  • £895 for a full‑day session
  • Two half‑day sessions delivered on the same day are charged at the full‑day rate
Delegate Numbers
  • Online sessions: maximum of 15 delegates
  • Face‑to‑face sessions: recommended maximum of 20 delegates

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