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Culturally Competent Assessments

Culturally Competent Assessments

A fostering assessment decides who gets to care for our children, and the lens we bring to it matters. Learn how to assess every applicant fairly, with curiosity and without a single cultural yardstick.

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Expiry period 12 Months
Made in English
Last updated at Fri Sep 2026
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Short description A fostering assessment decides who gets to care for our children, and the lens we bring to it matters. Learn how to assess every applicant fairly, with curiosity and without a single cultural yardstick.
Outcomes
  • Describe the assessment framework: the 2011 Regulations, the two stages and Form F (2025)
  • Explain what cultural competence means in a fostering assessment
  • Plan interviews that work across language, family structure and faith
  • Assess any applicant's capacity to meet a child's identity needs
  • Recognise and challenge bias in analysis, recommendations and at panel
  • Carry culturally competent practice into supervision, reviews and matching
Requirements
  • No prior knowledge or experience is required
  • Access to a device with internet connection (desktop, tablet or smartphone)
  • Basic digital skills, such as navigating online content
  • Willingness to engage with reflective questions and learning activities
  • Headphones or speakers recommended for audio content