Training Hub for
Foster Parents &
Social Workers
Anchor Foster Care Training Hub
Our expert trainers lead our training sessions throughout the year, facilitating a group-learning experience for prospective and experienced foster parents. You can select one of our courses below, or request training to be tailored to your needs.
Court Process [Online]
In this online training course, you will gain a better understanding about how family courts work.
7th May 2024, 10:00am-1:00pm
Therapeutic crisis intervention in families (Full course)
This is a four-day accredited course for new foster parents. All days must be completed to achieve the accreditation.
4th & 5th July AND 9th & 10th July 2024
Attachment and Pace – South London
You will learn about attachment theory and the impact of trauma and developmental trauma.
3rd July 2024, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Attachment and Pace – Kent
You will learn about attachment theory and the impact of trauma and developmental trauma.
17th July 2024, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Managing dishonest and manipulative behaviour – Bucks
You will learn to skilfully understand why this behaviour exists and how you can best manage it as a foster parent.
4th June 2024, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Managing dishonest and manipulative behaviour – Derby
You will learn to skilfully understand why this behaviour exists and how you can best manage it as a foster parent.
27th June 2024, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Self Harm [Online]
In this online training course, you will learn to understand why young people self-harm and how you can help them.
4th September 2024, 10:00am-1:00pm
Compassion Fatigue [Online]
This online training course from Anchor is designed to help foster parents recognise and manage compassion fatigue.
9th October 2024, 10:00am-1:00pm
Domestic Violence – Bucks & Herts
You will learn about the impact of domestic violence and abuse on children and understand the key issues they face.
4th March 2025, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Domestic Violence – Derby
You will learn about the impact of domestic violence and abuse on children and understand the key issues they face.
27th March 2025, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Domestic Violence – Kent
You will learn about the impact of domestic violence and abuse on children and understand the key issues they face.
29th January 2025, 10:00am - 2:00pm
LGBTQ+ – Bucks & Herts
This course will help you to understand the issues LGBTQ+ young people can face and how you can support them.
4th February 2025, 10:00am-2:00pm
Autism & ADHD – South London
This course will provide you with knowledge and skills needed to care for children and young people with ADHD and/or individuals experiencing neurodiversity.
7th June 2024, 10:00am-2:00pm
LGBTQ+ – Midlands
This course will help you to understand the issues LGBTQ+ young people can face and how you can support them.
20th February 2025, 10:00am-2:00pm
Paediatric First Aid – All REGIONS
Our paediatric first aid course is designed to give you all the knowledge and skills you need to deal with an emergency in the home.
TBC January 2025
Paediatric First Aid – South London
Our paediatric first aid course is designed to give you all the knowledge and skills you need to deal with an emergency in the home.
TBC April 2024
Caring for siblings – South London
This course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need in looking after siblings.
16th October 2024, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Caring for siblings – East Sussex
This course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need in looking after siblings.
14th June 2024, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Caring for siblings – Kent
This course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need in looking after siblings.
24th April 2024, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Therapeutic crisis intervention for families (Refresher)
This is a two-day accredited refresher course for existing foster parents. Both days must be completed to achieve accreditation.
29th & 30th April 2024
Therapeutic crisis intervention for families (Refresher)
This is a two-day accredited refresher course for existing foster parents. Both days must be completed to achieve accreditation.
6th & 7th November 2024