Before you become an approved carer, you'll be asked to attend a "Skills to Foster" training course, which normally lasts for 2 days. Throughout the assessment period, we'll work with you to see whether there's other training you'd like or would benefit from, to ensure you're comfortable in your new role. Once you're approved, there are a number of training courses that you'll need to attend in that first year. We're also very hot on providing regular training as the need crops up. We'll listen to what you're saying about your training needs and we'll deliver. We'll also support you to complete the TSD Standards for Carers (the government Training, Support and Development Standards).