Welcome to West Sussex County Councils Foster Carer Training Pathway.
The pathways set out different courses available to you depending on your role as a foster carer. All carers in training are recommended to undertake 'Pre-approval' courses.
In your first 12-18 months we ask all carers to prioritise 'Mandatory' training, and continue to refresh their learning where required, such as first aid.
The training/accreditation pathway for both new and existing carers has been developed to provide structured training and a career pathway for all carers who are approved Foster Carers for West Sussex County Council.
The training offered in these pathways is also available to Adopters, Supported Lodgings Providers and Family and Friends Carers.