Last updated: 11th July 2023 Step 5: Fostering Panel Become a foster carer Step 1: Initial enquiry Step 2: Informal home visit Step 3: Skills to Foster preparation course Step 4: Assessment Step 5: Fostering Panel Step 6: Approved foster carer The Fostering Panel is a group of fostering professionals who meet to talk about and consider your assessment. Your social worker will present your report and you'll be invited to attend. Previous Step 4: Assessment Next Step 6: Approved foster carer