Training and support for foster carers
Training courses
There is a comprehensive foster care training programme, offering a range of courses from the mandatory courses to level 3 RQF qualifications.
You can find details of the courses on the East Sussex Learning Portal.
Please check regularly for the latest course information.

Ongoing support and information updates
- Supervision, training and support
- Payments, holidays and respite
- Complaints
- Health, education, welfare and the law
- Child protection
- Specialist services for children and young people
If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to your supervising social worker or email the Fostering Team.