Contents

1.Values and Principles

1. 1.0.1Policies, Values and PrinciplesJuly 23, 2024
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 DiversityJuly 25, 2022

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 Carers
   Updated
   March 11, 2025
5. 2.0.5ComplaintsJuly 23, 2024
6. 2.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkMarch 11, 2025
7. 2.0.7Staffing and Safe Recruitment of Staff
   Updated
   March 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 PanelFebruary 18, 2022
2. 3.0.2Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster CarersJuly 24, 2024
3. 3.0.3Persons Disqualified from FosteringFebruary 15, 2022
4. 3.0.4Supervision and Support of Foster CarersFebruary 18, 2022
5. 3.0.5Qualifications, Training and Development of Foster CarersFebruary 17, 2022
6. 3.0.6Matching and Placements with Foster CarersJuly 24, 2024
7. 3.0.7Parent and Child ArrangementsFebruary 18, 2022
8. 3.0.8Exemptions and ExtensionsJuly 23, 2024
9. 3.0.9Review and Termination of Approval of Foster CarersFebruary 18, 2022
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 VisitorsJuly 24, 2024
3. 4.0.3Family Time (Contact) with Parents, Siblings and OthersJuly 23, 2024

4.1Health

1. 4.1.1Health Care Assessments and PlansJuly 23, 2024
2. 4.1.2Medication and First AidFebruary 12, 2023
3. 4.1.3Alcohol, Drugs and SolventsFebruary 7, 2024
4. 4.1.4Smoking
   Updated
   March 11, 2025
5. 4.1.5Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesMarch 11, 2025

4.2Education, Leisure and Activities

1. 4.2.1EducationJuly 23, 2024
2. 4.2.2Leisure ActivitiesJuly 24, 2024
3. 4.2.3Social Visits and Overnight StaysJuly 23, 2024

5.Care and Placement Planning and Children's Progress

1. 5.0.1Care PlanningJuly 23, 2024
2. 5.0.2Delegated AuthorityJuly 24, 2024
3. 5.0.3Providing Personalised CareJuly 24, 2024
4. 5.0.4Reviews and MeetingsJuly 23, 2024
5. 5.0.5Preparing Young People for Adulthood and Leaving CareJuly 24, 2024
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 SupportMarch 11, 2025
2. 6.1.2Safer Care Practice and Personal CareFebruary 17, 2022
3. 6.1.3Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on When to Involve the PoliceJuly 15, 2024

6.2Safeguarding

1. 6.2.1Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsJuly 24, 2024
2. 6.2.2Recognising Abuse and Neglect
   Updated
   March 11, 2025
3. 6.2.3Missing ChildrenJuly 24, 2024
4. 6.2.4Internet, Photographs and Mobile Phones
   Updated
   March 11, 2025
5. 6.2.5Countering BullyingMarch 11, 2025
6. 6.2.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationJuly 24, 2024
7. 6.2.7Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
   Updated
   March 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 MutilationJuly 24, 2024

6.3Health and Safety

1. 6.3.1Health and Safety in the Foster Home
   Updated
   March 11, 2025
2. 6.3.2Transporting ChildrenFebruary 16, 2022
3. 6.3.3Assessment of PetsFebruary 7, 2024

7.Records and Information Sharing

1. 7.0.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesJuly 24, 2024
2. 7.0.2Information Sharing and ConfidentialityMarch 11, 2025
3. 7.0.3Access to RecordsJuly 24, 2024
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