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E: info@abacusfostering.co.uk
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Training
Initial Training
Abacus Preparation to Foster Training is a 4 day programme, which focuses on learning about the role of a foster carer and preparing you in becoming a foster carer. Abacus recognises that fostering is a life style and you will not be the only person who fosters, with this in mind in we also hold birth children, and family and friend work shops along side the preparation to foster programme.
Abacus fostering offers an excellent induction programme supporting you the new role of being a foster carer, the courses are geared to develop your skills and attributes needed for the fostering role.
Ongoing Training
Ongoing training is a must in your developing career as a foster carer. We provide both in-house and external training which focuses on your individual development and learning needs. We ensure that training is flexible, interesting, fun and dynamic and that it is useful to you in your role as foster carer.
Training
In order to deliver successful and rewarding placements Abacus undertakes ongoing in-house and specialist training for all carers and staff. These include
Skills to Foster (Initial Carer Training)
PACE (Therapeutic Parenting)
Health Needs of Looked After Children
Education Needs of Looked After Children
Child Protection
First Aid
Behaviour Management
Safe Caring
Paperwork and Recording
These are provided directly by Abacus Fostering or by 3rd party training providers. We also actively support independent learning by Carers and Staff where appropriate.
