Recruitment and Training

Once approved, foster carers are provided with an in-depth post approval training programme which is revised annually and includes the opportunity to undertake the NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People.

Prospective foster carers are subject to a rigorous vetting process, prior to a home study report (Form F assessment) and attendance on the ‘Skills to Foster’ training course (formally Choosing to Foster). Pre approval training is also provided on ‘Promoting Education Awareness’. Once the report and training have been satisfactorily completed, the full assessment is presented to the Premier Foster Care Fostering Panel and all approvals are held by the agency. Once approved foster carers are provided with an in-depth post approval training programme which is revised annually and includes the opportunity to undertake the NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People.

All of our Supervising Social Workers have attended the British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) training in ‘Gathering Evidence using Form F Assessments’ and have hands on, practical experience in completing Form F assessments.