“I really enjoyed the day course, The trainer, Mark, was friendly and knowledgeable.”
Harriet, NHS111, Herts Urgent Care

Accredited Foster Carer Training for Fostering Agencies

Introduction

As an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) or Local Authority, your ability to provide high-quality, relevant training is fundamental to the success of your placements and your regulatory standing. At Ringway Training, we partner with agencies across the UK to deliver training that empower foster carers to manage complex needs with confidence.

Comprehensive Training Aligned with National Minimum Standards

Foster carers face an evolving landscape of challenges. Our courses are specifically designed to address the modern complexities of looked-after children, ensuring your agency remains at the forefront of best practices.

Our fostering training includes:

Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing: Understanding trauma-informed care and attachment.
Neurodiversity & Inclusion: Specialized support for ADHD, Autism, and sensory processing.
Safety in the Digital Age: Navigating online safety, social media, and the impact of AI.
Adolescent Challenges: Proactive strategies for bullying, self-harm, and substance misuse.

Why Partner with Ringway Training?

1. Ofsted Readiness & Regulatory Compliance

When Ofsted or Local Authorities identify specific training gaps, you need a partner who can respond rapidly. We provide rigorous evidence of learning and accredited certification to demonstrate that your agency is meeting—and exceeding—training objectives and statutory requirements.

2. Flexible Delivery for Busy Households

We understand that foster carers manage demanding schedules. To maximize attendance and engagement, we offer:

School-Run Friendly Sessions: Training delivered within school hours (e.g. 10: 00 AM – 2: 00 PM).
Live Remote Learning: Interactive online sessions that eliminate travel time and childcare hurdles.
On-Site options: Sometimes it can be beneficial to get foster carers together to share experiences and meet each other face to face, we can do that too.

3. Boosting Carer Retention & Value

Providing external, high-caliber training is a powerful tool for carer retention. By investing in accredited courses, you signal to your carers that their professional development is valued, reducing burnout and improving placement stability.

Next Steps

Ready to empower your foster carers with more confidence?
If you look after the training programme your fostering agency provides, contact our friendly team today to discuss training for your service.

Information for Foster Carers: If you are a foster carer and believe our courses would benefit you, please share this page with your Supervising Social Worker or Training Coordinator.

Courses relevant for Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) or Local Authorities

Face to Face or Remote

Choose the learning environment that works best for you: our expert-led training is offered in two convenient formats - in person face to face or remotely live online

Compare Face to Face vs Remote

Flexible dates and start times

Flexible start and finish times to suit you. Contact us for available dates.

Accredited

The majority of our course contents are accredited by the Open College Network (OCN) Credit4Learning as a Level 3 courses.

There are benefits for both training delivery options, one isn't better than the other - just different. Use the information below to see what suits your organisation best

A side-by-side look at our Remote Online and Face to Face training options.

Remote Online Training	Face-to-Face Training
Ultimate Accessibility: Join from any location, eliminating travel time and logistical stress. Great for geographically separated teams.	Dedicated Space: Everyone attends in the same room, offering a distraction-free environment.
Structured Connection: Live trainer-led sessions with engaging activities, digital collaboration tools, and structured breakout rooms.	Immediate Immersion: Direct, high-bandwidth personal interaction with trainers and peers.
Workday Integration: Flexible breaks that allow for rest from the screen or brief checks on existing work commitments.	Team Cohesion: In-person networking and informal chat opportunities during breaks to foster deeper relationships.
Maximum Efficiency: Highly cost-effective by eliminating all travel and accommodation expenses, making it easy to fit into existing workday schedules.	Meaningful Investment: While involving higher potential travel costs, the experience fosters a special, highly memorable, and meaningful team-building day.

Foster Carer Training for Fostering Agencies

Accredited training courses for Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) and Local Authorities