Contents

1.Values and Principles

1. 1.0.1Values and PrinciplesSeptember 2, 2025
2. 1.0.2Equality and DiversitySeptember 2, 2025
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 Carers
   Updated
   August 28, 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 Staff
   Updated
   August 28, 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 PanelSeptember 2, 2025
2. 3.0.2Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster CarersMarch 3, 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 CarersMarch 3, 2025
6. 3.0.6Matching and Placements with Foster CarersMarch 3, 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 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 VisitorsSeptember 2, 2025
3. 4.0.3Contact with Parents, Siblings and OthersSeptember 2, 2025

4.1Health

1. 4.1.1Health Care Assessments and PlansMarch 17, 2023
2. 4.1.2Medication and First Aid
   Updated
   August 28, 2025
3. 4.1.3Alcohol, Drugs and SolventsFebruary 7, 2024
4. 4.1.4Smoking
   Updated
   August 28, 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 28, 2025
3. 4.2.3Social Visits and Overnight StaysSeptember 2, 2025

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 MeetingsSeptember 2, 2025
5. 5.0.5Preparing Young People for Adulthood and Leaving CareMarch 3, 2025
6. 5.0.6Staying PutAugust 28, 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 Support
   Updated
   August 28, 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 PoliceAugust 28, 2025

6.2Safeguarding

1. 6.2.1Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsAugust 28, 2025
2. 6.2.2Recognising Abuse and Neglect
   Updated
   August 28, 2025
3. 6.2.3Missing ChildrenAugust 28, 2025
4. 6.2.4Internet, Photographs and Mobile Phones
   Updated
   August 28, 2025
5. 6.2.5Countering BullyingMarch 3, 2025
6. 6.2.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationSeptember 2, 2025
7. 6.2.7Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
   Updated
   August 28, 2025
8. 6.2.8Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and Extremism
   Updated
   August 28, 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 Home
   Updated
   August 28, 2025
2. 6.3.2Transporting ChildrenAugust 28, 2025
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 PlanningAugust 28, 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