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1.Values and Principles

  1. 1.0.1Values and PrinciplesFebruary 15, 2022
  2. 1.0.2Equality and DiversityJuly 25, 2022
  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 ManagementMarch 3, 2025
  2. 2.0.2Monitoring and ReviewJanuary 11, 2023
  3. 2.0.3Notifications of Significant EventsFebruary 17, 2022
  4. 2.0.4Managing Allegations Against Staff and Foster CarersMarch 3, 2025
  5. 2.0.5ComplaintsMarch 3, 2025
  6. 2.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkMarch 3, 2025
  7. 2.0.7Staffing and Safe Recruitment of StaffMarch 3, 2025
  8. 2.0.8Staff Qualifications, Training and DevelopmentFebruary 15, 2022
  9. 2.0.9Staff Supervision and SupportFebruary 15, 2022

3.Foster Carers

  1. 3.0.1Fostering PanelFebruary 18, 2022
  2. 3.0.2Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster CarersMarch 3, 2025
  3. 3.0.3Persons Disqualified from FosteringFebruary 15, 2022
  4. 3.0.4Supervision and Support of Foster CarersFebruary 18, 2022
  5. 3.0.5Qualifications, Training and Development of Foster CarersMarch 3, 2025
  6. 3.0.6Matching and Placements with Foster CarersMarch 3, 2025
  7. 3.0.7Parent and Child ArrangementsFebruary 18, 2022
  8. 3.0.8Exemptions and ExtensionsFebruary 15, 2022
  9. 3.0.9Review and Termination of Approval of Foster CarersFebruary 18, 2022
  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 7, 2024
  2. 4.0.2Advocacy and Independent VisitorsFebruary 18, 2022
  3. 4.0.3Contact with Parents, Siblings and OthersJune 20, 2022

4.1Health

  1. 4.1.1Health Care Assessments and PlansMarch 17, 2023
  2. 4.1.2Medication and First AidFebruary 12, 2023
  3. 4.1.3Alcohol, Drugs and SolventsFebruary 7, 2024
  4. 4.1.4SmokingMarch 3, 2025
  5. 4.1.5Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesFebruary 12, 2023

4.2Education, Leisure and Activities

  1. 4.2.1EducationSeptember 19, 2023
  2. 4.2.2Leisure ActivitiesFebruary 17, 2022
  3. 4.2.3Social Visits and Overnight StaysFebruary 17, 2022

5.Care and Placement Planning and Children's Progress

  1. 5.0.1Care PlanningFebruary 17, 2022
  2. 5.0.2Delegated AuthorityMarch 3, 2025
  3. 5.0.3Providing Personalised CareFebruary 17, 2022
  4. 5.0.4Reviews and MeetingsFebruary 17, 2022
  5. 5.0.5Preparing Young People for Adulthood and Leaving CareMarch 3, 2025
  6. 5.0.6Staying PutMarch 3, 2025
  7. 5.0.7Transitioning for Young People with Extra Needs and Mixed PlacementsFebruary 15, 2022

6.Protection of Children

6.1Positive Relationships

  1. 6.1.1Positive Relationships and Behaviour ManagementMarch 3, 2025
  2. 6.1.2Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintJune 6, 2024
  3. 6.1.3Safer Care Practice and Personal CareFebruary 17, 2022
  4. 6.1.4Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on When to Involve the PoliceFebruary 17, 2022

6.2Safeguarding

  1. 6.2.1Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsJanuary 11, 2023
  2. 6.2.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectJune 6, 2024
  3. 6.2.3Missing ChildrenMarch 3, 2025
  4. 6.2.4Internet, Photographs and Mobile PhonesMarch 3, 2025
  5. 6.2.5Countering BullyingMarch 3, 2025
  6. 6.2.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationJune 6, 2024
  7. 6.2.7Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesMarch 3, 2025
  8. 6.2.8Radicalisation and Violent ExtremismMarch 3, 2025
  9. 6.2.9Self-harm and Suicidal BehaviourMarch 3, 2025
  10. 6.2.10Female Genital MutilationMarch 3, 2025

6.3Health and Safety

  1. 6.3.1Health and Safety in the Foster HomeMarch 3, 2025
  2. 6.3.2Transporting ChildrenFebruary 16, 2022
  3. 6.3.3Assessment of PetsFebruary 7, 2024

7.Records and Information Sharing

  1. 7.0.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesMarch 3, 2025
  2. 7.0.2Information Sharing and ConfidentialityMarch 3, 2025
  3. 7.0.3Access to RecordsMarch 3, 2025
  4. 7.0.4Risk Assessment and PlanningMarch 3, 2025
  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

Last Updated: February 7, 2024

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