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Training Support and Develoment Standards for Foster Carers (TSD) / QCF Level 3 Diploma Combo


Introducing the INDUCTION/LEVEL 3 QCF DIPLOMA COMBO! An all in one time-saving professional package to induct and qualify your specialist workforce. Two qualifications – one portfolio

  • Consistently satisfy Ofsted Inspection criteria regarding assessment and documentation of the Training, Support and Development Standards for Foster Carers (TSD) and show a clear path for continuing staff development

  • An incentive for the retention of Foster Carers – and an incentive for recruitment.

  • Induction is expensive – qualification is expensive – why do it twice?

  • Using the probationary period as a learning and developmental stage towards Level 3 qualification

  • ONE set of paperwork – ONE assessor – TWO qualifications – absolutely no duplication
  • An induction document which fits right inside the Diploma document – job done
  • On completion of the Training, Support and Development Standards for Foster Carers (TSD) (and Probationary Period) a Foster Carer is approximately 40% of the way to completing the Children's Workforce QCF Diploma Level 3! – How’s that for saving time and money?
  • Easy to use paperwork and system can result in a fully qualified Foster Carers to QCF Level 3 Standards in approximately one year.

 

 

Prices


 

Prices start at £375 + VAT per Candidate for the Training, Support and Development Standards for Foster Carers (TSD) Package – and £425 + VAT per Candidate to top-up to the QCF Children's Workforce QCF Diploma Level 3 (using the same NVQ Academy work based assessor)*.

Worth bearing in mind the Level 3 QCF Diploma as a stand alone qualification starts at £675 + VAT per Candidate.

Please ring 01234 765554 for an individual quote for your Establishment.

* subject to minimum number of Candidates at site depending on geographical location and availablity of a senior member of staff to act as a Work-Based Assessor (Training and Qualification included in package price)

 

 

Training, Support and Development Standards for Foster Carers


Standard 1: Understand the principles and values essential for fostering children and young people

Standard 2: Understand your role as a foster carer

Standard 3: Understand health and safety, and health care

Standard 4: Know how to communicate effectively

Standard 5: Understanding the development of children and young people

Standard 6: Keep children and young people safe from harm

Standard 7: Develop yourself

 

More Information


QCF (NVQ) Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People's Workforce - Social Care Pathway

 

 

 

Why choose NVQ Academy?


 

Benefits For Employers
Benefits For Candidates
Induction/ Induction Diploma Combo

Induction package (Training, Support and Development Standards for Foster Carers (TSD)) streamlined to help you meet Ofsted requirements regarding individual learning/development plans

The Training, Support and Development Standards for Foster Carers (TSD) made simple for you and your mentor to ready you for your role in the Foster Care Service. Ease your way through your probationary period by developing your individual learning/development plans from DAY ONE.

Combo of Induction/QCF Diploma offers a SEAMLESS progression from probation to qualification
(saving time and money)

The COMBO offers you the opportunity to develop yourself and work towards your Level 3 qualification from Day One. Use NVQ Academy Training, Support and Development Standards for Foster Carers (TSD) package and you only do it ONCE!!
QCF Diplomas
Free Work-Based Assessor (to A1/equivalent standard) permanently in your workplace* - NO visiting Assessors - NO disruption/strangers
A Work-Based Assessor in your workplace* - enabling mentoring and assessment opportunities at all times.
Does not require Candidates to be absent from the workplace at any time – and therefore no hidden costs such as cover, time-owing and travel expenses
You are not required to be absent from the workplace at any time – and therefore no conflict regarding expenses such as cover,
time-owing and travel costs.
Not Government funded – so does not require unnecessary paperwork or entry criteria (available to all experienced staff at any time)
Not Government funded – so does not require unnecessary paperwork or entry criteria (available to all experienced staff at any time)

Candidates do not need to complete superfluous 'extra' parts of qualifications eg Key Skills, Employer Rights & Responsibilities (ERR), Personal Learning & Thinking Skills (PLTS) - which could devalue existing staff

No need to complete superfluous 'extra' parts of qualifications eg Key Skills, Employer Rights & Responsibilities (ERR),
Personal Learning & Thinking Skills (PLTS).

Uses real life evidence on a day-to-day basis – valuing and recognising an indivdual’s specialist knowledge, skills, ability, development and experience to provide an all-round holistic VOCATIONAL qualification

Qualify during your normal working hours (night/day or part-time) Professional recognition for doing your job well and the specialised job you do – not only your academic ability.  

Paperwork is designed and customised to suit the needs of the individual, the workplace and the specialism

Paperwork is designed and customised to suit the needs of the individual, the workplace and the specialism not funding requirements

Flexible Timetable – can be evidenced any time of day or night using
Work-Based Assessors
Fits in with curriculum, family, child minding etc –
no evening classes etc
An independent infrastructure to qualify all your staff with a professional Nationally Recognised Qualification - seamlessly and efficiently
An independent infrastructure - customised to enable you to receive a professional Nationally Recognised Qualification seamlessly and efficiently
The Diploma is a professional Qualification designed and produced by the relevant Skills Council to meet the needs of the workforce
Receive a relevant VOCATIONAL Diploma which is a professional Qualification designed and produced by the relevant Skills Council to meet your professional needs. 
Available immediately – to start immediately or at any time
to suit the work environment
No set term times – start at a time to suit you
(and take breaks when necessary, enforced or unforseen). 

* subject to minimum number of Candidates allocated to a Work-Based Assessor depending on geographical location and availablity of a senior member of staff to act as a Work-Based Assessor (Training and Qualification included in package price)

 
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