Understanding the importance of ethics in foster care.
Detailed exploration of the key ethical principles including respect, integrity, responsibility, and confidentiality.
Emphasising the commitment to fostering an environment that respects and celebrates diversity.
Strategies for making ethical decisions in complex situations.
Practical scenarios and discussions on applying ethical principles in everyday care and interactions.
Integrating Indigo PCF's safeguarding principles with attachment theories and strategies.
Establishing positive behaviour management techniques.
Develop abilities to understand and respond to emotional needs, incorporating safer caring practices.
Establishing principles and practices for caring for children who have experienced trauma, emphasising health and wellbeing.
Establishing strategies for physical, mental health, and overall well-being, fostering a positive identity.
Establish an understanding of how foster carers play a role in effective children's advocacy.
Establish techniques for effective communication, supporting family reunification/contact efforts.
Establish knowledge of children's rights, advocating within the framework of core values and ethical standards.
Understand advocating for educational needs and achievements and promoting social integration.
Understand diverse backgrounds, advocating for cultural needs, and engaging with community resources.
Building self-awareness, resilience, and applying ethical principles in care.
Strategies for positive changes and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
Effective relationships with professionals, fostering an organisational culture that supports feedback and improvement.
Applying ethical leadership, understanding procedures for managing allegations against staff and foster carers.
Techniques for self-evaluation aligned with focuses on continuous improvement and organisational development.
Creating and participating in support networks for mutual aid, aligned with supervision and support of foster carers.
Techniques for mentoring, including guidance and feedback, enhancing training and development of foster carers.
Creating safe spaces for sharing in conversations between foster carers and children.
Knowledge of the agency’s supervision and support capacity for building resilience as a foster carer.
Understanding of the range of the agency's assistance capabilities and access for consultation.
Comprehension of the Indigo Fostering Code of Ethics principles.
Proficiency in implementing trauma-informed care.
Ability to champion the rights and needs of foster children.
Development of leadership skills to influence positive change.
Engagement in knowledge sharing and professional development.
Indigo staff evaluation guidelines for CALM certifications.
