Contents

1.Values and Principles

1. 1.0.1Policies, Values and PrinciplesMarch 11, 2026
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 DiversityMarch 11, 2026

2.Leadership and Management

1. 2.0.1Leadership and ManagementMarch 11, 2026
2. 2.0.2Monitoring and ReviewMarch 11, 2026
3. 2.0.3Notifications of Significant EventsMarch 11, 2026
4. 2.0.4Managing Allegations Against Staff and Foster CarersMarch 11, 2026
5. 2.0.5ComplaintsMarch 11, 2026
6. 2.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkMarch 11, 2026
7. 2.0.7Staffing and Safe Recruitment of Staff
   Updated
   March 11, 2026
8. 2.0.8Staff Qualifications, Training and DevelopmentMarch 11, 2026
9. 2.0.9Staff Supervision and SupportMarch 11, 2026

3.Foster Carers

1. 3.0.1Fostering PanelMarch 11, 2026
2. 3.0.2Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster CarersMarch 11, 2026
3. 3.0.3Persons Disqualified from FosteringMarch 11, 2026
4. 3.0.4Supervision and Support of Foster CarersMarch 11, 2026
5. 3.0.5Qualifications, Training and Development of Foster CarersMarch 11, 2026
6. 3.0.6Matching and Placements with Foster CarersMarch 11, 2026
7. 3.0.7Parent and Child ArrangementsMarch 11, 2026
8. 3.0.8Exemptions and ExtensionsMarch 11, 2026
9. 3.0.9Review and Termination of Approval of Foster CarersMarch 11, 2026
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 ParticipationMarch 11, 2026
2. 4.0.2Advocacy and Independent VisitorsMarch 11, 2026
3. 4.0.3Family Time (Contact) with Parents, Siblings and OthersMarch 11, 2026

4.1Health

1. 4.1.1Health Care Assessments and PlansMarch 11, 2026
2. 4.1.2Medication and First Aid
   Updated
   March 11, 2026
3. 4.1.3Alcohol, Drugs and SolventsMarch 11, 2026
4. 4.1.4SmokingMarch 11, 2026
5. 4.1.5Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesMarch 11, 2026

4.2Education, Leisure and Activities

1. 4.2.1EducationMarch 11, 2026
2. 4.2.2Leisure ActivitiesMarch 11, 2026
3. 4.2.3Social Visits and Overnight StaysMarch 11, 2026

5.Care and Placement Planning and Children's Progress

1. 5.0.1Care PlanningMarch 11, 2026
2. 5.0.2Delegated AuthorityMarch 11, 2026
3. 5.0.3Providing Personalised CareMarch 11, 2026
4. 5.0.4Reviews and MeetingsMarch 11, 2026
5. 5.0.5Preparing Young People for Adulthood and Leaving CareMarch 11, 2026
6. 5.0.6Staying PutJuly 24, 2024
7. 5.0.7Transitioning for Young People with Extra Needs and Mixed PlacementsMarch 11, 2026

6.Protection of Children

6.1Positive Relationships

1. 6.1.1Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportMarch 11, 2026
2. 6.1.2Safer Care Practice and Personal CareMarch 11, 2026
3. 6.1.3Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on When to Involve the Police
   Updated
   March 11, 2026

6.2Safeguarding

1. 6.2.1Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsMarch 11, 2026
2. 6.2.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectMarch 11, 2026
3. 6.2.3Missing ChildrenMarch 11, 2026
4. 6.2.4Internet, Photographs and Mobile PhonesMarch 11, 2026
5. 6.2.5Countering BullyingMarch 11, 2026
6. 6.2.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationMarch 11, 2026
7. 6.2.7Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
   Updated
   March 11, 2026
8. 6.2.8Radicalisation and Violent ExtremismMarch 11, 2026
9. 6.2.9Self-harm and Suicidal Behaviour
   Updated
   March 11, 2026
10. 6.2.10Female Genital MutilationMarch 11, 2026

6.3Health and Safety

1. 6.3.1Health and Safety in the Foster HomeMarch 11, 2026
2. 6.3.2Transporting ChildrenMarch 11, 2026
3. 6.3.3Assessment of PetsMarch 11, 2026

7.Records and Information Sharing

1. 7.0.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesMarch 11, 2026
2. 7.0.2Information Sharing and ConfidentialityMarch 11, 2026
3. 7.0.3Access to RecordsMarch 11, 2026
4. 7.0.4Risk Assessment and PlanningMarch 11, 2026
5. 7.0.5NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People