Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - Foster carer courses

Dates and times

Practitioners from Coventry Children's Services will be hosting face-to-face training sessions on the following dates:

Wednesday 3rd June 2026 - Friargate

Thursday 24th September 2026 - Council House

Wednesday 13th January 2027 - Friargate

All sessions - start at 10am and end at 1pm 

These sessions are designed for Foster Carers and Special Guardians

Course aim

Young people in care have a deep need to know who they are, whom they belong to, to whom they are important: a set of questions whose answers lie in the concept of identity. All young people have to deal with the issue of identity and who they are becoming. However, for the youngster in care, questions of identity can be very raw indeed." (Gilligan, 2000)All too often, a child's cultural identity can be forgotten as they move through the care system. Yet we know that providing settings where cultural identity is respected, understood, and celebrated is key to successful placement outcomes. 

 

 

Course outcomes

  1. Explore ways to assist looked after children and young people to improve their confidence, self-worth and self-esteem 

  1. Identify the fundamental importance of helping children and young people to establish a strong sense of their own identity 

  1. Explore a range of prospectives which can support you in building a positive identity for a looked after child or young person 

  1. Develop skills in promoting and building the positive identity of children and young people 

  1. Gain an understanding of identity development 

  1. Gain an awareness of social perceptions of various identities 

  1. encourage children to develop respect for themselves and for others, recognise and build on the strengths of children and young people from all cultures, ability and backgrounds; in ways that meet their needs and help them to achieve their full potential 

Course information

Course Aim

"Young people in care have a deep need to know who they are, whom they belong to, to whom they are important: a set of questions whose answers lie in the concept of identity. All young people have to deal with the issue of identity and who they are becoming. However, for the youngster in care, questions of identity can be very raw indeed." (Gilligan, 2000) All too often, a child's cultural identity can be forgotten as they move through the care system. Yet we know that providing settings where cultural identity is respected, understood, and celebrated is key to successful placement outcomes.

By the end of the course participants will:

  • Explore ways to assist looked after children and young people to improve their confidence, self-worth, and self-esteem.
  • Identify the fundamental importance of helping children and young people to establish a strong sense of their own identity.
  • Explore a range of perspectives which can support you in building a positive identity for a looked after child or young person.
  • Develop skills in promoting and building the positive identity of children and young people.
  • Gain an understanding of identity development.
  • Gain an awareness of social perceptions of various identities.
  • Encourage children to develop respect for themselves and for others, recognize and build on the strengths of children and young people from all cultures, abilities, and backgrounds; in ways that meet their needs and help them to achieve their full potential.
Course booking

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