Contents

1.Values and Principles

1. 1.0.1Policies, Values and PrinciplesSeptember 2, 2025
2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeJune 6, 2024
3. 1.0.3Children's GuideJune 6, 2024
4. 1.0.4Foster Carers CharterJune 6, 2024
5. 1.0.5Equality and DiversitySeptember 2, 2025

2.Leadership and Management

1. 2.0.1Leadership and ManagementJuly 23, 2024
2. 2.0.2Monitoring and ReviewJanuary 11, 2023
3. 2.0.3Notifications of Significant EventsJuly 23, 2024
4. 2.0.4Managing Allegations Against Staff and Foster CarersMarch 11, 2025
5. 2.0.5ComplaintsSeptember 2, 2025
6. 2.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkMarch 11, 2025
7. 2.0.7Staffing and Safe Recruitment of StaffMarch 11, 2025
8. 2.0.8Staff Qualifications, Training and DevelopmentJuly 23, 2024
9. 2.0.9Staff Supervision and SupportJuly 23, 2024

3.Foster Carers

1. 3.0.1Fostering PanelSeptember 2, 2025
2. 3.0.2Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster CarersSeptember 2, 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 CarersFebruary 17, 2022
6. 3.0.6Matching and Placements with Foster CarersSeptember 2, 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 AdoptionJuly 24, 2024

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. 4.0.3Family Time (Contact) with Parents, Siblings and OthersSeptember 2, 2025

4.1Health

1. 4.1.1Health Care Assessments and PlansJuly 23, 2024
2. 4.1.2Medication and First AidSeptember 2, 2025
3. 4.1.3Alcohol, Drugs and SolventsFebruary 7, 2024
4. 4.1.4SmokingMarch 11, 2025
5. 4.1.5Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesMarch 11, 2025

4.2Education, Leisure and Activities

1. 4.2.1EducationSeptember 2, 2025
2. 4.2.2Leisure ActivitiesJuly 24, 2024
3. 4.2.3Social Visits and Overnight StaysSeptember 2, 2025

5.Care and Placement Planning and Children's Progress

1. 5.0.1Care PlanningJuly 23, 2024
2. 5.0.2Delegated AuthoritySeptember 2, 2025
3. 5.0.3Providing Personalised CareJuly 24, 2024
4. 5.0.4Reviews and MeetingsSeptember 2, 2025
5. 5.0.5Preparing Young People for Adulthood and Leaving CareSeptember 2, 2025
6. 5.0.6Staying PutJuly 24, 2024
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
   March 11, 2025
2. 6.1.2Safer Care Practice and Personal CareSeptember 2, 2025
3. 6.1.3Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on When to Involve the PoliceSeptember 2, 2025

6.2Safeguarding

1. 6.2.1Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsSeptember 2, 2025
2. 6.2.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectMarch 11, 2025
3. 6.2.3Missing ChildrenSeptember 9, 2025
4. 6.2.4Internet, Photographs and Mobile PhonesMarch 11, 2025
5. 6.2.5Countering BullyingMarch 11, 2025
6. 6.2.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationSeptember 2, 2025
7. 6.2.7Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesMarch 11, 2025
8. 6.2.8Radicalisation and Violent ExtremismSeptember 25, 2024
9. 6.2.9Self-harm and Suicidal BehaviourMarch 11, 2025
10. 6.2.10Female Genital MutilationAugust 15, 2025

6.3Health and Safety

1. 6.3.1Health and Safety in the Foster HomeMarch 11, 2025
2. 6.3.2Transporting ChildrenSeptember 2, 2025
3. 6.3.3Assessment of PetsFebruary 7, 2024

7.Records and Information Sharing

1. 7.0.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesSeptember 2, 2025
2. 7.0.2Information Sharing and ConfidentialityMarch 11, 2025
3. 7.0.3Access to RecordsSeptember 2, 2025
4. 7.0.4Risk Assessment and PlanningJuly 23, 2024
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