Understanding Unconscious Bias and Racism

Explore how unconscious bias and racism shape the experiences of children in care, and learn practical ways to recognise, challenge and respond to them in your caring role.

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Course description

What will i learn?

  • Explain what unconscious bias is and how it forms
  • Understand the difference between individual, institutional and structural racism
  • Recognise how bias, racism and microaggressions can affect children in care
  • Reflect on your own assumptions and how they may influence your decisions
  • Respond confidently when a child experiences or talks about racism
  • Take practical steps to challenge bias and advocate for the children you care for

Requirements

  • No prior training needed – just an open mind and willingness to reflect
  • A computer, tablet or phone with sound (the course includes narration)

Frequently asked question

Foster carers, kinship carers, supervising social workers and anyone supporting children in care.

It's an interactive, narrated e-learning course with real foster care scenarios and short knowledge checks.

Yes. The course is fully online and self-paced, so you can stop and return whenever suits you.

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Beginner

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Lifetime

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