Contents

1.Values and Principles

1. 1.0.1Values and PrinciplesDecember 16, 2025
2. 1.0.2Equality and DiversityDecember 16, 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 ManagementJune 23, 2025
2. 2.0.2Monitoring and ReviewJune 23, 2025
3. 2.0.3Notifications of Significant EventsJune 23, 2025
4. 2.0.4Managing Allegations Against Staff and Foster CarersDecember 16, 2025
5. 2.0.5ComplaintsDecember 16, 2025
6. 2.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkDecember 16, 2025
7. 2.0.7Staffing and Safe Recruitment of StaffJune 23, 2025
8. 2.0.8Staff Qualifications, Training and DevelopmentJune 23, 2025
9. 2.0.9Staff Supervision and SupportJune 23, 2025

3.Foster Carers

1. 3.0.1Fostering PanelDecember 16, 2025
2. 3.0.2Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster CarersDecember 16, 2025
3. 3.0.3Persons Disqualified from FosteringDecember 16, 2025
4. 3.0.4Supervision and Support of Foster CarersDecember 16, 2025
5. 3.0.5Qualifications, Training and Development of Foster CarersJune 23, 2025
6. 3.0.6Matching and Placements with Foster CarersDecember 16, 2025
7. 3.0.7Parent and Child ArrangementsDecember 16, 2025
8. 3.0.8Exemptions and ExtensionsDecember 16, 2025
9. 3.0.9Review and Termination of Approval of Foster CarersDecember 16, 2025
10. 3.0.10Adoption by Foster Carers of a Foster Child Already Placed with ThemJune 23, 2025

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

1. 4.0.1Consultation and ParticipationDecember 16, 2025
2. 4.0.2Advocacy and Independent VisitorsDecember 16, 2025
3. 4.0.3Family Time with Parents, Siblings and OthersDecember 16, 2025

4.1Health

1. 4.1.1Health Care Assessments and PlansJune 23, 2025
2. 4.1.2Medication and First AidDecember 16, 2025
3. 4.1.3Alcohol, Drugs and SolventsDecember 16, 2025
4. 4.1.4SmokingDecember 16, 2025
5. 4.1.5Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesDecember 16, 2025

4.2Education, Leisure and Activities

1. 4.2.1EducationDecember 16, 2025
2. 4.2.2Leisure ActivitiesJune 23, 2025
3. 4.2.3Social Visits and Overnight StaysDecember 16, 2025

5.Care and Placement Planning and Children's Progress

1. 5.0.1Care PlanningJune 23, 2025
2. 5.0.2Delegated AuthorityDecember 16, 2025
3. 5.0.3Providing Personalised CareJune 23, 2025
4. 5.0.4Reviews and MeetingsDecember 16, 2025
5. 5.0.5Preparing Young People for Adulthood and Leaving CareDecember 16, 2025
6. 5.0.6Staying PutDecember 16, 2025
7. 5.0.7Transitioning for Young People with Extra Needs and Mixed PlacementsJune 23, 2025

6.Protection of Children

6.1Positive Relationships

1. 6.1.1Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportDecember 16, 2025
2. 6.1.2Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintDecember 16, 2025
3. 6.1.3Safer Care Practice and Personal CareDecember 16, 2025
4. 6.1.4Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on When to Involve the PoliceDecember 16, 2025

6.2Safeguarding

1. 6.2.1Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsDecember 16, 2025
2. 6.2.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectDecember 16, 2025
3. 6.2.3Missing ChildrenDecember 16, 2025
4. 6.2.4Internet, Photographs and Mobile PhonesDecember 16, 2025
5. 6.2.5Countering BullyingDecember 16, 2025
6. 6.2.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationDecember 16, 2025
7. 6.2.7Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesDecember 16, 2025
8. 6.2.8Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismDecember 16, 2025
9. 6.2.9Self-harm and Suicidal BehaviourJune 23, 2025
10. 6.2.10Female Genital MutilationDecember 16, 2025

6.3Health and Safety

1. 6.3.1Health and Safety in the Foster HomeJune 23, 2025
2. 6.3.2Transporting ChildrenDecember 16, 2025
3. 6.3.3Assessment of PetsDecember 16, 2025

7.Records and Information Sharing

1. 7.0.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesDecember 16, 2025
2. 7.0.2Information Sharing and ConfidentialityDecember 16, 2025
3. 7.0.3Access to RecordsDecember 16, 2025
4. 7.0.4Risk Assessment and PlanningJune 23, 2025
5. 7.0.5NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People