Private Fostering – Looking after someone else’s child

After completing the course you will be able to:

  • Recognise private fostering arrangements
  • Understand why private fostering arrangements can present a safeguarding risk
  • Describe what to do if you become aware of a private fostering arrangement

City of York Safeguarding Children Partnership Awareness E-learning
  • Enrolment on payment

After completing the course you will be able to:

  • Identify the signs and indicators of possible abuse and neglect
  • Explain and demonstrate what to do if:
  • A child or young person makes a disclosure to you
  • You have a concern about a child or young person or about someone who works with children and young people
  • Explain how to make a referral to the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) in York.