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1.Values and Principles
- 1.0.1Values and PrinciplesDecember 16, 2025
- 1.0.2Equality and DiversityDecember 16, 2025
- 1.0.3Statement of PurposeJune 6, 2024
- 1.0.4Children's GuideJune 6, 2024
- 1.0.5Foster Carers CharterJune 6, 2024
2.Leadership and Management
- 2.0.1Leadership and ManagementJune 23, 2025
- 2.0.2Monitoring and ReviewJune 23, 2025
- 2.0.3Notifications of Significant EventsJune 23, 2025
- 2.0.4Managing Allegations Against Staff and Foster CarersDecember 16, 2025
- 2.0.5ComplaintsDecember 16, 2025
- 2.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkDecember 16, 2025
- 2.0.7Staffing and Safe Recruitment of StaffJune 23, 2025
- 2.0.8Staff Qualifications, Training and DevelopmentJune 23, 2025
- 2.0.9Staff Supervision and SupportJune 23, 2025
3.Foster Carers
- 3.0.1Fostering PanelDecember 16, 2025
- 3.0.2Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster CarersDecember 16, 2025
- 3.0.3Persons Disqualified from FosteringDecember 16, 2025
- 3.0.4Supervision and Support of Foster CarersDecember 16, 2025
- 3.0.5Qualifications, Training and Development of Foster CarersJune 23, 2025
- 3.0.6Matching and Placements with Foster CarersDecember 16, 2025
- 3.0.7Parent and Child ArrangementsDecember 16, 2025
- 3.0.8Exemptions and ExtensionsDecember 16, 2025
- 3.0.9Review and Termination of Approval of Foster CarersDecember 16, 2025
- 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
- 4.0.1Consultation and ParticipationDecember 16, 2025
- 4.0.2Advocacy and Independent VisitorsDecember 16, 2025
- 4.0.3Family Time with Parents, Siblings and OthersDecember 16, 2025
4.1Health
- 4.1.1Health Care Assessments and PlansJune 23, 2025
- 4.1.2Medication and First AidDecember 16, 2025
- 4.1.3Alcohol, Drugs and SolventsDecember 16, 2025
- 4.1.4SmokingDecember 16, 2025
- 4.1.5Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesDecember 16, 2025
4.2Education, Leisure and Activities
- 4.2.1EducationDecember 16, 2025
- 4.2.2Leisure ActivitiesJune 23, 2025
- 4.2.3Social Visits and Overnight StaysDecember 16, 2025
5.Care and Placement Planning and Children's Progress
- 5.0.1Care PlanningJune 23, 2025
- 5.0.2Delegated AuthorityDecember 16, 2025
- 5.0.3Providing Personalised CareJune 23, 2025
- 5.0.4Reviews and MeetingsDecember 16, 2025
- 5.0.5Preparing Young People for Adulthood and Leaving CareDecember 16, 2025
- 5.0.6Staying PutDecember 16, 2025
- 5.0.7Transitioning for Young People with Extra Needs and Mixed PlacementsJune 23, 2025
6.1Positive Relationships
- 6.1.1Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportDecember 16, 2025
- 6.1.2Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintDecember 16, 2025
- 6.1.3Safer Care Practice and Personal CareDecember 16, 2025
- 6.1.4Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on When to Involve the PoliceDecember 16, 2025
6.2Safeguarding
- 6.2.1Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsDecember 16, 2025
- 6.2.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectDecember 16, 2025
- 6.2.3Missing ChildrenDecember 16, 2025
- 6.2.4Internet, Photographs and Mobile PhonesDecember 16, 2025
- 6.2.5Countering BullyingDecember 16, 2025
- 6.2.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationDecember 16, 2025
- 6.2.7Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesDecember 16, 2025
- 6.2.8Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismDecember 16, 2025
- 6.2.9Self-harm and Suicidal BehaviourJune 23, 2025
- 6.2.10Female Genital MutilationDecember 16, 2025
6.3Health and Safety
- 6.3.1Health and Safety in the Foster HomeJune 23, 2025
- 6.3.2Transporting ChildrenDecember 16, 2025
- 6.3.3Assessment of PetsDecember 16, 2025
7.Records and Information Sharing
- 7.0.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesDecember 16, 2025
- 7.0.2Information Sharing and ConfidentialityDecember 16, 2025
- 7.0.3Access to RecordsDecember 16, 2025
- 7.0.4Risk Assessment and PlanningJune 23, 2025
- 7.0.5NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
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