Contents

1.Values and Principles

1. 1.0.1Values and PrinciplesFebruary 16, 2026
2. 1.0.2Equality and DiversityFebruary 16, 2026
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 ManagementFebruary 16, 2026
2. 2.0.2Monitoring and ReviewFebruary 16, 2026
3. 2.0.3Notifications of Significant EventsFebruary 16, 2026
4. 2.0.4Managing Allegations Against Staff and Foster CarersFebruary 16, 2026
5. 2.0.5ComplaintsMarch 3, 2025
6. 2.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkFebruary 16, 2026
7. 2.0.7Staffing and Safe Recruitment of StaffFebruary 16, 2026
8. 2.0.8Staff Qualifications, Training and DevelopmentFebruary 16, 2026
9. 2.0.9Staff Supervision and SupportFebruary 16, 2026

3.Foster Carers

1. 3.0.1Fostering PanelFebruary 16, 2026
2. 3.0.2Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster CarersFebruary 16, 2026
3. 3.0.3Persons Disqualified from FosteringFebruary 16, 2026
4. 3.0.4Supervision and Support of Foster CarersFebruary 16, 2026
5. 3.0.5Qualifications, Training and Development of Foster CarersFebruary 16, 2026
6. 3.0.6Matching and Placements with Foster CarersFebruary 16, 2026
7. 3.0.7Parent and Child ArrangementsFebruary 16, 2026
8. 3.0.8Exemptions and ExtensionsFebruary 16, 2026
9. 3.0.9Review and Termination of Approval of Foster CarersFebruary 16, 2026
10. 3.0.10Adoption by Foster Carers of a Foster Child Already Placed With ThemNovember 17, 2022
11. 3.0.11Fostering for AdoptionMarch 3, 2025

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

1. 4.0.1Consultation and ParticipationFebruary 16, 2026
2. 4.0.2Advocacy and Independent VisitorsFebruary 16, 2026
3. 4.0.3Contact with Parents, Siblings and OthersFebruary 16, 2026

4.1Health

1. 4.1.1Health Care Assessments and PlansFebruary 16, 2026
2. 4.1.2Medication and First AidFebruary 16, 2026
3. 4.1.3Alcohol, Drugs and SolventsFebruary 16, 2026
4. 4.1.4SmokingFebruary 16, 2026
5. 4.1.5Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesFebruary 16, 2026

4.2Education, Leisure and Activities

1. 4.2.1EducationFebruary 16, 2026
2. 4.2.2Leisure ActivitiesFebruary 16, 2026
3. 4.2.3Social Visits and Overnight StaysFebruary 16, 2026

5.Care and Placement Planning and Children's Progress

1. 5.0.1Care PlanningFebruary 16, 2026
2. 5.0.2Delegated AuthorityFebruary 16, 2026
3. 5.0.3Providing Personalised CareFebruary 16, 2026
4. 5.0.4Reviews and MeetingsFebruary 16, 2026
5. 5.0.5Preparing Young People for Adulthood and Leaving CareFebruary 16, 2026
6. 5.0.6Staying PutAugust 28, 2025
7. 5.0.7Transitioning for Young People with Extra Needs and Mixed PlacementsFebruary 16, 2026

6.Protection of Children

6.1Positive Relationships

1. 6.1.1Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportFebruary 16, 2026
2. 6.1.2Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintFebruary 16, 2026
3. 6.1.3Safer Care Practice and Personal CareFebruary 16, 2026
4. 6.1.4Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on When to Involve the PoliceFebruary 16, 2026

6.2Safeguarding

1. 6.2.1Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsFebruary 16, 2026
2. 6.2.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectFebruary 16, 2026
3. 6.2.3Missing ChildrenFebruary 16, 2026
4. 6.2.4Internet, Photographs and Mobile PhonesFebruary 16, 2026
5. 6.2.5Countering BullyingFebruary 16, 2026
6. 6.2.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationFebruary 16, 2026
7. 6.2.7Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesFebruary 16, 2026
8. 6.2.8Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismFebruary 16, 2026
9. 6.2.9Self-harm and Suicidal BehaviourFebruary 16, 2026
10. 6.2.10Female Genital MutilationFebruary 16, 2026

6.3Health and Safety

1. 6.3.1Health and Safety in the Foster HomeFebruary 16, 2026
2. 6.3.2Transporting ChildrenFebruary 16, 2026
3. 6.3.3Assessment of PetsFebruary 16, 2026

7.Records and Information Sharing

1. 7.0.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesFebruary 16, 2026
2. 7.0.2Information Sharing and ConfidentialityFebruary 16, 2026
3. 7.0.3Access to RecordsFebruary 16, 2026
4. 7.0.4Risk Assessment and PlanningFebruary 16, 2026
5. 7.0.5NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People