Fostering Training & Support
Fusion Fostering offer an exceptional level of support and full training programmes.
Fostering Training & Support
Fusion Fostering offer an exceptional level of support and full training programmes.
Fusion Fostering Training
Fusion Fostering training programmes are fully tailored to meet the needs of becoming a foster carer. We provide training courses and 24/7 support to all of our registered carers.
Safeguarding children is central to everything we do at Fusion Fostering. To feel safe, be healthy and have the chance to grow, achieve and make a difference in life is what children deserve. Our training is designed to help you achieve these things for all of our children.
Foster care training
The TSDS (Training, Support and Development Standards) sets and defines standards for all foster carers to meet, from induction through to on-going development.
- Before approval, we offer a 'Skills to Foster' training session based on the Fostering Network's model, this incorporates the TSD training. The 'Skills to Foster' training is often delivered over 3 full days where the six modules are covered, which are designed to give you the basic skills needed to progress in the fostering application and be prepared to care for a child/children.
- After you have been approved as a registered carer, you will be required to complete courses to ensure your professional development continues. Your appointed supervising social worker will identify along with you what additional training you would need and would benefit from.
- Our training is based on the requirements stated in the National Minimum Standards 2011, the Children Act 1989 and works towards the Five Outcomes laid out in Every Child Matters.
Further information
Feel free to speak to us about any issues you may have, but if you wish to speak to someone different, please find contact details below:
The Fostering Network
The UK's Leading Fostering charity.
24-hour legal helpline: 01384 885734
Stress counselling helpline: 01384 885734
Fosterline
A non-profit organisation providing professional advice.
Call: 0800 040 7675
FosterTalk
A leading provider of professional support and advice for carers.
Call: 01527 836 910
Support
At Fusion Fostering, we see our foster carers as integral members of our team. We ensure the right support for both children and foster families during the placement planning stage. We tailor our support plans to your specific needs, constantly adjusting and monitoring them as necessary. We're here to listen and assist you every step of the way.
Fusion Fostering offers the following support to foster carers:
- Access to an experienced senior member of the Fusion Fostering staff team 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
- Supervision and guidance from a qualified and suitably experienced Fusion Fostering Senior Support Worker or qualified Supervising Social Worker on a monthly basis or as otherwise determined by the needs of the child and foster carer.
- Regular telephone contact from a Support Worker / Supervising Social Worker which is determined by the child in placement or the needs of the foster carer.
- A minimum of two unannounced visits are undertaken each year by a member of the Fostering Service.
- The service pays for each set of carers to have a subscription to Foster Talk, offering an opportunity to seek advice / guidance.
- The organisation has Public Liability Insurance, covering carers within their work.
- 14 days paid annual leave per year (accrued whilst child is placed).
