Contents

1.Values and Principles

1. 1.0.1Values and PrinciplesJuly 24, 2024
2. 1.0.2Equality and DiversityJuly 24, 2024
3. 1.0.3Statement of PurposeJune 6, 2024
4. 1.0.4Children's GuideJune 6, 2024
5. 1.0.5Foster Carers CharterJune 6, 2024

2.Leadership and Management

1. 2.0.1Leadership and ManagementJuly 24, 2024
2. 2.0.2Monitoring and ReviewJuly 24, 2024
3. 2.0.3Notifications of Significant EventsJuly 24, 2024
4. 2.0.4Managing Allegations Against Staff and Foster Carers
   Updated
   May 1, 2025
5. 2.0.5ComplaintsJuly 24, 2024
6. 2.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkMay 1, 2025
7. 2.0.7Staffing and Safe Recruitment of Staff
   Updated
   May 1, 2025
8. 2.0.8Staff Qualifications, Training and DevelopmentJuly 24, 2024
9. 2.0.9Staff Supervision and SupportJuly 24, 2024

3.Foster Carers

1. 3.0.1Fostering PanelJuly 24, 2024
2. 3.0.2Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster CarersNovember 27, 2024
3. 3.0.3Persons Disqualified from FosteringJuly 24, 2024
4. 3.0.4Supervision and Support of Foster CarersJuly 24, 2024
5. 3.0.5Qualifications, Training and Development of Foster CarersJuly 24, 2024
6. 3.0.6Matching and Placements with Foster CarersJuly 24, 2024
7. 3.0.7Parent and Child ArrangementsJuly 24, 2024
8. 3.0.8Exemptions and ExtensionsJuly 24, 2024
9. 3.0.9Review and Termination of Approval of Foster CarersJuly 24, 2024
10. 3.0.10Adoption by Foster Carers of a Foster Child Already Placed With ThemJuly 24, 2024

4.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings and Overall Experiences

1. 4.0.1Consultation and ParticipationJuly 24, 2024
2. 4.0.2Advocacy and Independent VisitorsJuly 24, 2024
3. 4.0.3Contact with Parents, Siblings and OthersMay 1, 2025

4.1Health

1. 4.1.1Health Care Assessments and PlansJuly 24, 2024
2. 4.1.2Medication and First AidJuly 24, 2024
3. 4.1.3Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesJuly 24, 2024
4. 4.1.4Alcohol, Drugs and SolventsJuly 24, 2024
5. 4.1.5Smoking
   Updated
   May 1, 2025

4.2Education, Leisure and Activities

1. 4.2.1EducationJuly 24, 2024
2. 4.2.2Leisure ActivitiesJuly 24, 2024
3. 4.2.3Social Visits and Overnight StaysJuly 24, 2024

5.Care and Placement Planning and Children's Progress

1. 5.0.1Care PlanningJuly 24, 2024
2. 5.0.2Delegated AuthorityJuly 24, 2024
3. 5.0.3Providing Personalised CareJuly 24, 2024
4. 5.0.4Reviews and MeetingsJuly 24, 2024
5. 5.0.5Preparing Young People for Adulthood and Leaving CareJuly 24, 2024
6. 5.0.6Staying PutJuly 24, 2024
7. 5.0.7Transitioning for Young People with Extra Needs and Mixed PlacementsJuly 24, 2024

6.Protection of Children

6.1Positive Relationships

1. 6.1.1Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportMay 1, 2025
2. 6.1.2Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintJuly 24, 2024
3. 6.1.3Safer Care Practice and Personal CareJuly 24, 2024
4. 6.1.4Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on When to Involve the PoliceNovember 27, 2024

6.2Safeguarding

1. 6.2.1Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsNovember 27, 2024
2. 6.2.2Recognising Abuse and Neglect
   Updated
   May 1, 2025
3. 6.2.3Missing ChildrenNovember 27, 2024
4. 6.2.4Internet, Photographs and Mobile Phones
   Updated
   May 1, 2025
5. 6.2.5Countering BullyingJuly 24, 2024
6. 6.2.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationJuly 24, 2024
7. 6.2.7Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
   Updated
   May 1, 2025
8. 6.2.8Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismNovember 27, 2024
9. 6.2.9Self-harm and Suicidal BehaviourMay 1, 2025
10. 6.2.10Female Genital MutilationJuly 24, 2024

6.3Health and Safety

1. 6.3.1Health and Safety in the Foster Home
   Updated
   May 1, 2025
2. 6.3.2Transporting ChildrenJuly 24, 2024
3. 6.3.3Assessment of PetsJuly 24, 2024

7.Records and Information Sharing

1. 7.0.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesJuly 24, 2024
2. 7.0.2Information Sharing and ConfidentialityMay 1, 2025
3. 7.0.3Access to RecordsMay 1, 2025
4. 7.0.4Risk Assessment and PlanningNovember 27, 2024
5. 7.0.5NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People
6. 7.0.6Promoting Wellbeing and Positive Identity for a Child or Young Person Who is Looked After: A Quick Guide for Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners