Course description

Practical life story and identity work for foster carers and supervising social workers

Every child deserves to know their own story: where they come from, who they belong to, and what makes them who they are. In this course, we'll look at the part you play in keeping that story safe.

This interactive e-learning course has 5 short modules:

• Module 1: What Life Story Work Is
• Module 2: Names, Heritage and Faith
• Module 3: Keeping Family Links Alive
• Module 4: Telling the Story Honestly
• Module 5: Digital Memories and Records

It includes narration, practical scenarios and a final quiz of 12 questions (80% pass mark). You can learn at your own pace on any device, and you'll receive a certificate when you complete the course.

What will i learn?

• Explain what life story work is and who is responsible for it
• Keep memories, photos and milestones safe every day
• Respect a child's name, heritage, faith and racial identity
• Support family links, including siblings and country of origin
• Talk about a child's history honestly, in age-appropriate ways
• Protect digital memories and explain a child's right to their records

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