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Foster Carer Assessment Forms on CD

Our popular range of competency based assessment forms, now on CD, allows you to complete on screen and print copies as and when you need them.

To order a copy of the CD, you will need to take out a licence agreement with the Fostering Network. The cost of the annual licence is calculated according to the number of children looked after by your fostering service. For more information or a quotation, please contact our publications department on 020 7620 6445 or publications@fostering.net.

Form A1: Registration of Interest Form

Records essential information about people interested in fostering. Can be sent out for applicants to complete or used over the phone.

Form A2: Application Form

Use this form, after formal application, to obtain all the information you need from the applicant.

Also available in print: A4, 12 pages, Pack of 10
£11 members, £22 non-members (inc VAT)

Form A3: Record of Initial Feedback Form

Records your first meeting with applications - strengths you have identified and areas in need of development.

Form A4: Assessment Planning Form

Use to plan opportunities to gather evidence of the competencies.

Form A5: Record of Observation Form

Observing an applicant performing a task is a useful way of obtaining evidence. Use this form to record your observations.

Form A6: Preparation Group Feedback Form

Applicants can record what they have learned and any changes they need to make.

Form A7: Heath and Safety Checklist

Covers all aspects of applicants' homes that should be examined for heath and safety issues.

Also available in print: A4, 4 pages, Pack of 10
Code 7252
£6 members, £12 non-members (inc VAT)

Form A8: Personal Reference Form

Gives personal referees a clear structure to work within.

Form A9: Summary of Checks Form

Records the result of checks on both applicants and significant visitors to the home. Lists all the checks recommended by the Code of Practice.

Form A10: Assessment Report Form

Following the structure recommended in the Code of Practice, this form gives panels the information needed for them to make their approval decision.

Form A11: Matrix to Summarise Evidence of Competencies

A matrix listing types of evidence across the top, and the competencies along the side. A useful visual overview.

Form A12: Portfolio Evidence Contents List

Enables panel members to see at a glance what is in the portfolio.