You could prepare for foster work by taking a college qualification, though this is not essential. Courses include:
- Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings
- Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People
- Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People's Workforce
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 or fewer GCSEs at grades 3 to 1 (D to G), or equivalent, for a level 1 course
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course