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Filling out my TDS

54 replies

sarahsmith74 · 08/03/2015 16:51

Hi there, can anyone help me filling out my TDS in fostering as i'm having trouble ?
Much appreciated

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fc6362 · 20/03/2015 21:52

Hi, efficient bit are you struggling with? Just completed mine finally! ??

fc6362 · 20/03/2015 21:52

Efficient? Which* lol

FTGF · 26/03/2015 15:14

Hope this helps.

Tips:

Completing the workbook

  • Bullet point - don't write paragraphs.
  • I did a minimum 3 bullet points per question but expand if you wish. In some sections I wrote quite a bit but that was personal choice.
  • Refer to training courses, books, emails to school, communication with 3C's, GP, Healthcare etc.
  • Although you may have experience of some things, refer to the training or books.
  • Remember if you are referring to a child only use initials.

Storing the Evidence

  • Get a folder to store the documents
  • Get clear pockets for the folder to store your evidence
  • Put a number on each evidence piece
  • Refer to the number when you complete the workbook
  • You can use the same evidence more than once

Evidence

  • Emails to schools, your SSW, the child's SW, GP, 3C's etc.
  • In any communication use a black marker over the childs name.
  • Relevant books you have read - Receipts are good as evidence and a photocopy of the cover
  • Your training course certificates - Copies as the whole thing will be given to your SSW.

Useful documents

  • "Foster Care TSD Standards and Guidance"
  • "Fostering Statement of Purpose 2013-14" from your LA Fostering website or SSW
  • "Foster Carers Handbook 2012" from your LA Fostering website or SSW
  • "National Minimum Standards - Fostering Services"

Example (Fictional):
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Section 5.3 Transitions

Evidence 5 / 6 / 9 / 10 / 18 / 19

  • Attended Life Story Work training (Date) - Evidence 10
  • Attended Preparation for Independence training (Date) – Evidence 9
  • Attended Transitions training (Date) – Evidence 5 / 6
  • Requested pathway planning for ?? Meeting arranged for (Date). Reviewed at last LAC.
  • Attachment, Trauma and Resilience book by Katie Cairns
  • Building Resilience In Children Training – (Date)

5.5 Supporting educational potential

Evidence 17 / 25 / 28

  • Regular attendance to school.
  • Constant communication with the school regarding issues and to help support the teachers support ??.
  • Attendance and active participation with PEP’s.
  • Work with Virtual School.
  • Work with Educational Psychologist.
  • Assist with homework and exam study.
  • Work to get additional one-on-one support.
  • Attended parent’s evenings.
  • Attended open evenings / days of colleges and assist with applications.
Jules50 · 15/10/2015 19:59

Hi
Does anyone have a live example of the Fostering TDS completed workbook?
I am obviously not going to copy as our experieces are unique & individual & a reflection of our experience but just need to get the gist of it?
We have had a very disruptive & busy introduction to Fostering & our Annual review is looming!
Thanks in advance!

fasparent · 18/10/2015 00:34

Good book should guide you through , out of print but should be available too buy used from Amazon "What standards say about...Fostering" Author Meral Hehmet

suzy2b · 06/01/2016 12:59

i'm having a lot of trouble have done it and it's all wrong have to have it done by 15th jan 16 and i'v no idea what to do yes would love to look at someone esles so i know what to do

bina24 · 01/08/2017 14:42

Hi I have just started my TSD work book would really appreciate it if someone could send me a completed version so I can just get an idea how to answer a the questions will not copy your answers will put them in my own words and phrases them in my way just need some guidance as I am confused in how to put them down and in what format as it would help me as a guidance anyone please help

Gill54 · 04/10/2017 08:42

Hi. I'm new to this in desperation as I need to fill out my TDS in fostering by the end of the week but my Supervising Social Worker and her stand in's stand in are AWOL!!! Can anyone send me or direct me to a completed copy so that I can at least see if I'm on the right track? We've been fostering a 2 and 3 year old so some of the questions are way out of my comfort zone!! Thanks

sparklymarion · 04/10/2017 18:25

Have you googled the questions as there was info out there when I did mine x

Gill54 · 04/10/2017 18:55

Thanks will try that tomorrow! S/w appeared with promise of completed pages to help - turned out to be what I'd already submitted!!!

MrsHolder · 14/09/2018 23:18

Hi Bina
Did you manage to get help with this? I’m in your position now and would love some help

6Children · 17/02/2019 16:39

Hi I’ve just looked at question 1 and I’m completely numb have no idea how to write this really need to see a completed tsd folder to get an idea

Gfred · 30/03/2019 23:37

Can’t get my head around this TDS!
Does anyone have a completed one I could use as a reference??
Desperate as review coming up🙈

Kirsten70 · 23/05/2019 12:23

New foster mum here... I need to do my tsd standards form...help... pretty please!

helpme13 · 23/08/2019 11:51

Filling in my TSD workbook, stuck on
5.3 Understanding contexts. can anyone help?

Snuchs · 04/09/2019 12:33

Hi
I'm currently filling in my TSD and am stuck 😬
Any chance I can have a look at a completed TSD plzzzzz
My email is [email protected]

lisatemp · 04/11/2019 12:46

Hi,
I wondered if you managed to get hold of a completed TSD? I am reeeeally struggling with mine. My email is [email protected]. If you have one could you pleaeeeese forward me a copy. Thanks.

Marco58 · 27/11/2019 13:45

Help help help someone plese send me a completed book so i check im on the right road here , this is damaging my brain, please email me [email protected]

Khansz123 · 31/03/2020 12:45

Can someone help, im also trying to complete my TDS workbook, some good examples will help, i wont copy just need as guidance..so confusing..my email [email protected] in advance!

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Dratsum · 02/06/2020 12:40

Does anyone know where I can get sample answers to the TDS workbook. I’m going round in circles and although I’ve got the guidance I’m just not getting anywhere.

Joed123 · 20/07/2020 15:56

Anyone got any information on filling in these tsd standards please

Dratsum · 23/07/2020 20:29

Looking back through comments it seems there’s lots of us asking for help but no one seems willing or able to offer any. I’ve started opening the workbook at random places and filling out the question on that page! I can’t work through it in order. I get bored and bogged down with it. My goal is 1 question a day!!!!!

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Gracey2000 · 05/09/2020 16:41

I am new to fostering my foster child came to live with us 1 week before lockdown we feel we have been left do to it without much support and now my ssw wants me to fill in the TDS booklet and everytime I look at it it baffles me please could someone help thank you x
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