Contents

1.Values and Principles

1. 1.0.1Values and PrinciplesAugust 15, 2024
2. 1.0.2Equality and DiversityAugust 15, 2024
3. 1.0.3Statement of PurposeAugust 15, 2024
4. 1.0.4Children's GuideAugust 15, 2024
5. 1.0.5Foster Carers CharterAugust 15, 2024

2.Leadership and Management

1. 2.0.1Leadership and ManagementAugust 15, 2024
2. 2.0.2Monitoring and ReviewAugust 15, 2024
3. 2.0.3Notifications of Significant EventsAugust 15, 2024
4. 2.0.4Managing Allegations Against Staff and Foster CarersMarch 26, 2025
5. 2.0.5ComplaintsAugust 15, 2024
6. 2.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkMarch 26, 2025
7. 2.0.7Staffing and Safe Recruitment of StaffMarch 26, 2025
8. 2.0.8Staff Qualifications, Training and DevelopmentAugust 15, 2024
9. 2.0.9Staff Supervision and SupportAugust 15, 2024

3.Foster Carers

1. 3.0.1Fostering PanelAugust 15, 2024
2. 3.0.2Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster CarersAugust 15, 2024
3. 3.0.3Persons Disqualified from FosteringAugust 15, 2024
4. 3.0.4Supervision and Support of Foster CarersAugust 15, 2024
5. 3.0.5Qualifications, Training and Development of Foster CarersAugust 15, 2024
6. 3.0.6Matching and Placements with Foster CarersAugust 15, 2024
7. 3.0.7Parent and Child ArrangementsAugust 15, 2024
8. 3.0.8Exemptions and ExtensionsAugust 15, 2024
9. 3.0.9Review and Termination of Approval of Foster CarersAugust 15, 2024
10. 3.0.10Adoption by Foster Carers of a Foster Child Already Placed With ThemAugust 15, 2024
11. 3.0.11Fostering for AdoptionAugust 15, 2024

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

1. 4.0.1Consultation and ParticipationFebruary 7, 2024
2. 4.0.2Advocacy and Independent VisitorsAugust 15, 2024
3. 4.0.3Contact with Parents, Siblings and OthersAugust 15, 2024

4.1Health

1. 4.1.1Health Care Assessments and PlansAugust 15, 2024
2. 4.1.2Medication and First AidAugust 15, 2024
3. 4.1.3Alcohol, Drugs and SolventsFebruary 7, 2024
4. 4.1.4SmokingMarch 26, 2025
5. 4.1.5Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesFebruary 12, 2023

4.2Education, Leisure and Activities

1. 4.2.1EducationAugust 15, 2024
2. 4.2.2Leisure ActivitiesAugust 15, 2024
3. 4.2.3Social Visits and Overnight StaysAugust 15, 2024

5.Care and Placement Planning and Children's Progress

1. 5.0.1Care PlanningAugust 15, 2024
2. 5.0.2Delegated AuthorityAugust 15, 2024
3. 5.0.3Providing Personalised CareAugust 15, 2024
4. 5.0.4Reviews and MeetingsAugust 15, 2024
5. 5.0.5Preparing Young People for Adulthood and Leaving CareAugust 15, 2024
6. 5.0.6Staying PutAugust 15, 2024
7. 5.0.7Transitioning for Young People with Extra Needs and Mixed PlacementsAugust 15, 2024

6.Protection of Children

6.1Positive Relationships

1. 6.1.1Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportMarch 26, 2025
2. 6.1.2Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintAugust 15, 2024
3. 6.1.3Safer Care Practice and Personal CareAugust 15, 2024
4. 6.1.4Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on When to Involve the PoliceAugust 15, 2024

6.2Safeguarding

1. 6.2.1Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsAugust 15, 2024
2. 6.2.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectMarch 26, 2025
3. 6.2.3Missing ChildrenAugust 15, 2024
4. 6.2.4Internet, Photographs and Mobile PhonesMarch 26, 2025
5. 6.2.5Countering BullyingAugust 15, 2024
6. 6.2.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationAugust 15, 2024
7. 6.2.7Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesMarch 26, 2025
8. 6.2.8Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismAugust 15, 2024
9. 6.2.9Self-harm and Suicidal BehaviourMarch 26, 2025
10. 6.2.10Female Genital MutilationAugust 15, 2024

6.3Health and Safety

1. 6.3.1Health and Safety in the Foster HomeMarch 26, 2025
2. 6.3.2Transporting ChildrenAugust 15, 2024
3. 6.3.3Assessment of PetsFebruary 7, 2024

7.Records and Information Sharing

1. 7.0.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesAugust 15, 2024
2. 7.0.2Information Sharing and ConfidentialityMarch 26, 2025
3. 7.0.3Access to RecordsMarch 26, 2025
4. 7.0.4Risk Assessment and PlanningAugust 15, 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