CertHE Therapeutic Fostering
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
How does trauma impact on children and young people who come into care? What can foster carers do to build therapeutic relationships with the children they care for? Our unique CertHE in Therapeutic Fostering is designed to deepen your understanding of trauma-related behaviours and explore why the fostering relationship itself is such a powerful therapeutic tool in supporting young people who have experienced trauma.
This course is delivered by friendly and experienced experts from our renowned Centre for Research on Children and Families.
Key highlights
- Deepens understanding of trauma-related behaviours in children and young people in care
- Explores the fostering relationship as a powerful therapeutic tool
- Focuses on building therapeutic relationships with children who have experienced trauma
- Taught by experts from the Centre for Research on Children and Families
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent - check course page for specific requirements
Careers this course leads to
- Foster carer
- Therapeutic foster carer
- Specialist foster carer
- Residential childcare worker
- Family support worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,100 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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