[This course will take you about 1h to complete.] Supports learning for TSDS Foster Carers Standards 5 and TSDS Family and Friends Foster Carers Standards 4.

The development of the bond between an infant and their primary caregivers is primordial for their development, especially while they are young. This bond is called "attachment". When a child is unable to develop this bond, it may affect their wellbeing and can have long-lasting effects. Unfortunately, many children in care suffer from attachment issues. As a foster carer, you will have to support the child to overcome these difficulties.

The objectives of the course are for you:
- To be introduced to the idea of attachment, and attachment theory.
- To understand different types of attachment styles.
- To understand why and what happens when attachment is insecure.
- To understand the different needs children have because of their attachment style.
- To understand what happens to attachment when a need is not met.
- To be able to identify attachment issues based on a child’s behaviour.
- To learn practical techniques to help a child with attachment issues.