Bitesize Workshop: Safeguarding children who do not live at home (Private Fostering)

Venue
Microsoft TEAMS, Virtual training
venue
Event Tutors
Louise Thomas
tutors
Admin Contact
Fostering Business Support (FosteringBusinessSupport@southglos.gov.uk)
Target Audience
CAH Staff / Childminders / Health Practitioners / Pre-Schools & Nurseries / Schools / Social Care Staff
target audience
Event Types
Bite Sized Session
Course categories
Children and Young People / Safeguarding
Children and Young People subcategories
Safeguarding Children
Safeguarding subcategories
Safeguarding Children
Event description
This 45-minute bitesize session has been designed to support practitioners in learning more about Private Fostering and their obligations.

This session is recommended for all practitioners working with children and young people across all agencies to understand their responsibilities and who to contact in South Gloucestershire to seek help and guidance.
Learning outcomes
• To understand the definition of Private Fostering
• To understand the difference between a Looked After Child and a child who is Privately Fostered
• To know why it is important to be able to identify children living in a Private Fostering arrangement and understand the additional issues that come with living in this arrangement
• To understand the role and responsibilities of professionals when working with or visiting a family or child in respect of Private Fostering
• To know the role and responsibility of the Local Authority when a child/young person is identified as being Privately Fostered
• How to make a referral
Start Date
Tuesday 4 November 2025
End Date
Tuesday 4 November 2025
Closing Date
Monday 3 November 2025
Times
12:00 - 12:45
Maximum Places
30 
Cost
£0.00 
Number of Sessions
1
Certificate expiry
No
Pass/Fail event
No