Free member webinars

We regularly run free webinars and online events for our members to highlight best practice on a range of topics. These provide an opportunity to learn from and with each other, showcase creative approaches and collectively work to improve foster care. 

For further information, please email [email protected]

Upcoming webinars

18 February 2026: An introduction to PACE - Exploring the principles of Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy

18 February 2026, 10.30am

Developed by Dr. Dan Hughes as a core component of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), PACE provides carers with a practical framework for responding to children in ways that nurture trust, emotional safety, and connection, while still maintaining boundaries and providing guidance.

25 February 2026: A focus on long-term savings for children in care

25 February 2026, 10.30am

A joint webinar with The Share Foundation, exploring effective approaches to managing and supporting savings and investment opportunities for children in care.

24 March 2026: Tax & National Insurance for foster carers

If you are new to fostering, or are unsure how to do a tax return, we are pleased to announce our webinars to help you. Run by our membership team and fostering tax experts from our partners Xeinadin, the webinar will cover:  

  • An introduction to the income tax scheme for foster carers 
  • How to calculate your own tax threshold 
  • Self-assessment tax returns
  • National Insurance contributions.

26 March 2026: Best practice in the assessment and support of kinship carers

26 March 2026, 10.30am

A collaborative webinar focusing on the assessment and support of kinship carers. 

1 April 2026: Recruitment matters – Preparing for Foster Care Fortnight special

1 April 2026, 10.30am

Exploring the latest developments in foster carer recruitment and highlighting progress across regional recruitment hubs.

12 May 2026: Tax and National Insurance live Q & A

We've partnered with Xeinadin to offer a live Q&A session for fostering specific tax and national insurance related questions, exclusively for our members.

Tax and National Insurance can be confusing – and we know foster carers have a lot of questions. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Xeinadin, experts in foster carer tax services, to bring you a live FAQ-style drop-in webinar dedicated to the issues that matter most to you. 

13 May 2026: A Focus on fostering panels and carer medicals

13 May 2026, 10.30am

Join us for this webinar to explore regulations, processes, and good practice for fostering panels.

17 June 2026: Protective Care and managing allegations in foster care

17 June 2026, 10.30am

Join our webinar to explore best practices in managing allegations in foster care, along with the latest guidance on Protective Care from The Fostering Network. Gain practical insights to support the safety and well-being of both children and carers.

24 June 2026: Tax & National Insurance for foster carers

If you are new to fostering, or are unsure how to do a tax return, we are pleased to announce our webinars to help you. Run by our membership team and fostering tax experts from our partners Xeinadin, the webinar will cover:  

  • An introduction to the income tax scheme for foster carers 
  • How to calculate your own tax threshold 
  • Self-assessment tax returns
  • National Insurance contributions.

15 July 2026: The impact of therapeutic support on carer retention

15 July 2026, 10.30am

A best-practice webinar exploring how therapeutic support can help reduce stress and compassion fatigue while strengthening carer retention.

22 September 2026: Tax & National Insurance for foster carers

If you are new to fostering, or are unsure how to do a tax return, we are pleased to announce our webinars to help you. Run by our membership team and fostering tax experts from our partners Xeinadin, the webinar will cover:  

  • An introduction to the income tax scheme for foster carers 
  • How to calculate your own tax threshold 
  • Self-assessment tax returns
  • National Insurance contributions.

23 September 2026: Celebrating Black History Month

23 September 2026, 10.30am

Join us for this webinar exploring ways to support and nurture cultural identity within fostering.

14 October 2026: Celebrating Children Who Support Fostering

14 October 2026, 10.30am

Join us for this webinar during Children of Foster Carers Week, where we will explore how fostering affects carers’ children, the importance of recognising and supporting their needs, and highlight the vital role they play in helping children in care thrive.

28 October 2026: Tax and National Insurance live Q & A

We've partnered with Xeinadin to offer a live Q&A session for fostering specific tax and national insurance related questions, exclusively for our members.

Tax and National Insurance can be confusing – and we know foster carers have a lot of questions. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Xeinadin, experts in foster carer tax services, to bring you a live FAQ-style drop-in webinar dedicated to the issues that matter most to you. 

11 November 2026: A Free Introduction to Life Story Work

11 November 2026, 10.30am

Join us for this informative webinar on life story work, an essential tool in supporting the identity needs of children in care. The session will explore how life story work can help children make sense of their past and will provide practical tips and guidance for best practice. 

Speakers - Caring Life and potentially Simon Hammond (research) 

25 November 2026: Tax & National Insurance for foster carers

If you are new to fostering, or are unsure how to do a tax return, we are pleased to announce our webinars to help you. Run by our membership team and fostering tax experts from our partners Xeinadin, the webinar will cover:  

  • An introduction to the income tax scheme for foster carers 
  • How to calculate your own tax threshold 
  • Self-assessment tax returns
  • National Insurance contributions.

9 December 2026: Protective Care and managing allegations in foster care

9 December 2026, 10.30am

Join our webinar to explore best practices in managing allegations in foster care, along with the latest guidance on Protective Care from The Fostering Network. Gain practical insights to support the safety and well-being of both children and carers.

As a member, you can watch recordings of previous webinars and online events.