Course description

For foster carers and social workers supporting Muslim children and young people

Muslim children in care deserve to feel safe, respected and proud of who they are. In this course, we'll look at what Islamophobia, or anti-Muslim hatred, is, how it can affect children, and the practical things you can do to support a child's faith and stand up for them.

This interactive e-learning course has 5 short modules:

• Module 1: What Islamophobia Is
• Module 2: Diversity, Identity and Impact
• Module 3: Supporting Faith Day to Day
• Module 4: Responding and Reporting
• Module 5: Prevent: A Balanced View

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 Islamophobia is and why its definition is debated in the UK
• Recognise the diversity within Muslim communities and avoid assumptions
• Understand the impact of anti-Muslim hatred on children in care
• Support a child's faith in practice, in line with the Children Act 1989
• Respond to incidents at school and online, and report hate crime
• Describe Prevent accurately, without treating faith as a warning sign

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