New fostering training account

All virtual and classroom training provided by Central Bedfordshire Council can be accessed through the LMS in the fostering and adoption library.  

How to access and register for an account

Visit the homepage of the Central Bedfordshire Council LMS website.

You will see the below page: 

To register as a new user, select ‘click here to register’. (If you already have an account, a new account will be denied.)

Next, you will see the above page. Enter the details exactly as detailed below ensuring you include the required fields (with a *).  

Account Information

User ID: create a User ID – one that you will remember

Make a note of this as it will be needed each time you log into LMS.

Contact information

Enter your details and a personal email address (this cannot be a shared email or business address)  

Employee Information

Note: Please do not enter your personal information as your request for an account will not be authorised. Enter exactly as below:

• Job Role: Type "Foster Carer" or "Adopter" (whichever you are)
• Local Authority Area: Select "Central Bedfordshire Council" from the drop-down options
• Organisation: Type "Fostering & Adoption"
• Department/Team: Type "Fostering & Adoption"
• Establishment Type: Select "Foster Carer/Adopter"  from the drop-down options

Important note

Account authorisation

Once you have created an account:

Authenticate account

All external users will receive an email from ias@notifications.sap.com subject ‘Activate Your account for Learning Central’ – follow the instructions in the mail. This may take up to 3 days to receive. Do not create another account while you are waiting for activation as this will be denied. If you have not received the email, deleted it or the email has gone into your junk folder, please request a ‘password reset’ which will allow you to authenticate your account.

Account authorisation

• You must email the training officer with your user ID to authorise your account: fostering.training@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
• Your account will remain inactive until your account has been authorised; please allow 3 working days for this to be actioned following your request.
• Once your account is active, you will be able to view the ‘Fostering & Adoption Library’ to register for any training that is listed. 

How to amend account information

If you need to amend your details, go to Account Settings as follows:

• Options & Settings
• Employee Information

Then follow Employee Information instructions above.

Forgotten password

You can request a password reset via the link on the home page. Click on "Sign In" and "Forgot password".

You will receive an activation email from: ias@notifications.sap.com. Check junk folder for the email from the system.

Note: The link is time sensitive so open the email and create a new memorable password as soon as the link is received.

If you require any support, please email fostering.training@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.