Our
award-winning ‘Caring for Vulnerable Children’ Massive Open Online
Course, or MOOC for short, starts its 8th run on 16 April. This FREE
online course takes place over six weeks and you can access the
materials as often as you want, at a time that suits you.
Follow
the journey of Billy, a 12-year-old boy and the risks and
vulnerabilities in his life. With each weekly instalment, we show how
Billy is impacted by his early childhood, his mum’s mental health, and
how the system supports a vulnerable child.

Who should take this course?
It’s suitable for anyone who may come into contact with children who are vulnerable, such as:
- Children’s Panel members
- Social workers
- Teachers
- Nurses
- Foster carers
- Childminders
- Those considering, going through, or have
already adopted a child - Anyone with an interest in this area
Join almost 60,000 people who have taken part from 163 countries.

This course is run by FutureLearn.
Caring for Vulnerable Children FREE online course starts soon