Contents

1.Values and Principles

1. 1.0.1Values and PrinciplesJune 23, 2025
2. 1.0.2Equality and DiversityJune 23, 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 CarersJune 23, 2025
5. 2.0.5ComplaintsJune 23, 2025
6. 2.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkJune 23, 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 PanelJune 23, 2025
2. 3.0.2Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster CarersJune 23, 2025
3. 3.0.3Persons Disqualified from FosteringJune 23, 2025
4. 3.0.4Supervision and Support of Foster CarersJune 23, 2025
5. 3.0.5Qualifications, Training and Development of Foster CarersJune 23, 2025
6. 3.0.6Matching and Placements with Foster CarersJune 23, 2025
7. 3.0.7Parent and Child ArrangementsJune 23, 2025
8. 3.0.8Exemptions and ExtensionsJune 23, 2025
9. 3.0.9Review and Termination of Approval of Foster CarersJune 23, 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 ParticipationJune 23, 2025
2. 4.0.2Advocacy and Independent VisitorsJune 23, 2025
3. 4.0.3Family Time with Parents, Siblings and OthersJune 23, 2025

4.1Health

1. 4.1.1Health Care Assessments and PlansJune 23, 2025
2. 4.1.2Medication and First AidJune 23, 2025
3. 4.1.3Alcohol, Drugs and SolventsJune 23, 2025
4. 4.1.4SmokingJune 23, 2025
5. 4.1.5Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesJune 23, 2025

4.2Education, Leisure and Activities

1. 4.2.1EducationJune 23, 2025
2. 4.2.2Leisure ActivitiesJune 23, 2025
3. 4.2.3Social Visits and Overnight StaysJune 23, 2025

5.Care and Placement Planning and Children's Progress

1. 5.0.1Care PlanningJune 23, 2025
2. 5.0.2Delegated AuthorityJune 23, 2025
3. 5.0.3Providing Personalised CareJune 23, 2025
4. 5.0.4Reviews and MeetingsJune 23, 2025
5. 5.0.5Preparing Young People for Adulthood and Leaving CareJune 23, 2025
6. 5.0.6Staying PutJune 23, 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 SupportJune 23, 2025
2. 6.1.2Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintJune 23, 2025
3. 6.1.3Safer Care Practice and Personal CareJune 23, 2025
4. 6.1.4Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on When to Involve the PoliceJune 23, 2025

6.2Safeguarding

1. 6.2.1Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsJune 23, 2025
2. 6.2.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectJune 23, 2025
3. 6.2.3Missing ChildrenJune 23, 2025
4. 6.2.4Internet, Photographs and Mobile PhonesJune 23, 2025
5. 6.2.5Countering BullyingJune 23, 2025
6. 6.2.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationJune 23, 2025
7. 6.2.7Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesJune 23, 2025
8. 6.2.8Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismJune 23, 2025
9. 6.2.9Self-harm and Suicidal BehaviourJune 23, 2025
10. 6.2.10Female Genital MutilationJune 23, 2025

6.3Health and Safety

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

7.Records and Information Sharing

1. 7.0.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesJune 23, 2025
2. 7.0.2Information Sharing and ConfidentialityJune 23, 2025
3. 7.0.3Access to RecordsJune 23, 2025
4. 7.0.4Risk Assessment and PlanningJune 23, 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