Contents

1.Values and Principles

1. 1.0.1Values and PrinciplesSeptember 15, 2025
2. 1.0.2Equality and DiversitySeptember 2, 2025
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 Carers
   Updated
   March 26, 2025
5. 2.0.5ComplaintsSeptember 2, 2025
6. 2.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkMarch 26, 2025
7. 2.0.7Staffing and Safe Recruitment of Staff
   Updated
   March 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 PanelSeptember 2, 2025
2. 3.0.2Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster CarersSeptember 2, 2025
3. 3.0.3Persons Disqualified from FosteringSeptember 2, 2025
4. 3.0.4Supervision and Support of Foster CarersSeptember 2, 2025
5. 3.0.5Qualifications, Training and Development of Foster CarersAugust 15, 2024
6. 3.0.6Matching and Placements with Foster CarersSeptember 2, 2025
7. 3.0.7Parent and Child ArrangementsSeptember 2, 2025
8. 3.0.8Exemptions and ExtensionsSeptember 2, 2025
9. 3.0.9Review and Termination of Approval of Foster CarersSeptember 2, 2025
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 VisitorsSeptember 2, 2025
3. 4.0.3Contact with Parents, Siblings and OthersSeptember 2, 2025

4.1Health

1. 4.1.1Health Care Assessments and PlansAugust 15, 2024
2. 4.1.2Medication and First Aid
   Updated
   September 15, 2025
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. 4.2.1EducationSeptember 2, 2025
2. 4.2.2Leisure ActivitiesAugust 15, 2024
3. 4.2.3Social Visits and Overnight StaysSeptember 2, 2025

5.Care and Placement Planning and Children's Progress

1. 5.0.1Care PlanningAugust 15, 2024
2. 5.0.2Delegated AuthoritySeptember 2, 2025
3. 5.0.3Providing Personalised CareAugust 15, 2024
4. 5.0.4Reviews and MeetingsSeptember 2, 2025
5. 5.0.5Preparing Young People for Adulthood and Leaving CareSeptember 2, 2025
6. 5.0.6Staying PutSeptember 15, 2025
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 RestraintSeptember 2, 2025
3. 6.1.3Safer Care Practice and Personal CareSeptember 2, 2025
4. 6.1.4Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on When to Involve the PoliceSeptember 2, 2025

6.2Safeguarding

1. 6.2.1Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsSeptember 2, 2025
2. 6.2.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectSeptember 15, 2025
3. 6.2.3Missing ChildrenSeptember 15, 2025
4. 6.2.4Internet, Photographs and Mobile Phones
   Updated
   September 15, 2025
5. 6.2.5Countering BullyingSeptember 2, 2025
6. 6.2.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationSeptember 15, 2025
7. 6.2.7Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
   Updated
   September 15, 2025
8. 6.2.8Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismSeptember 15, 2025
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 Home
   Updated
   September 15, 2025
2. 6.3.2Transporting ChildrenSeptember 15, 2025
3. 6.3.3Assessment of PetsFebruary 7, 2024

7.Records and Information Sharing

1. 7.0.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesSeptember 2, 2025
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