Contents

1.Values and Principles

1. 1.0.1Values and PrinciplesJuly 29, 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 29, 2024

2.Leadership and Management

1. 2.0.1Leadership and ManagementJuly 30, 2024
2. 2.0.2Monitoring and ReviewJuly 30, 2024
3. 2.0.3Notifications of Significant EventsJuly 30, 2024
4. 2.0.4Staffing and Safe Recruitment of StaffDecember 19, 2024
5. 2.0.5Staff Qualifications, Training and DevelopmentJuly 29, 2024
6. 2.0.6Staff Supervision and SupportJuly 29, 2024

3.Foster Carers

3.1Foster Carers

1. 3.1.1Fostering PanelJuly 30, 2024
2. 3.1.2Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster CarersDecember 19, 2024
3. 3.1.3Matching and Placements with Foster CarersDecember 19, 2024
4. 3.1.4Parent and Child ArrangementsAugust 12, 2024
5. 3.1.5Adoption by Foster Carers of a Foster Child Already Placed With ThemNovember 17, 2022
6. 3.1.6Exemptions and ExtensionsJuly 31, 2024
7. 3.1.7Supervision and Support of Foster CarersJuly 31, 2024
8. 3.1.8Qualifications, Training and Development of Foster CarersJuly 29, 2024
9. 3.1.9Review and Termination of Approval of Foster CarersAugust 12, 2024
10. 3.1.10Health and Safety in the Foster HomeDecember 19, 2024
11. 3.1.11Assessment of PetsFebruary 7, 2024

3.2Safeguarding

1. 3.2.1Recognising Abuse and Neglect
   Updated
   June 20, 2025
2. 3.2.2Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsDecember 19, 2024
3. 3.2.3Managing Allegations Against Staff and Foster CarersDecember 19, 2024
4. 3.2.4ComplaintsAugust 12, 2024
5. 3.2.5WhistleblowingJune 20, 2025
6. 3.2.6Persons Disqualified from FosteringJuly 29, 2024

4.Caring for Children

4.1Planning for Care

1. 4.1.1Care PlanningJuly 29, 2024
2. 4.1.2Delegated AuthorityAugust 12, 2024
3. 4.1.3Providing Personalised CareJuly 29, 2024
4. 4.1.4Reviews and MeetingsJuly 29, 2024
5. 4.1.5Risk Assessment and PlanningDecember 19, 2024
6. 4.1.6Placement Disruption MeetingsJuly 29, 2024
7. 4.1.7Advocacy and Independent VisitorsJuly 29, 2024
8. 4.1.8Consultation and ParticipationFebruary 7, 2024

4.2Safeguarding and Personal Care

1. 4.2.1Safer Care Practice and Personal CareAugust 12, 2024
2. 4.2.2Internet, Photographs and Mobile Phones
   Updated
   June 20, 2025
3. 4.2.3Countering BullyingAugust 12, 2024
4. 4.2.4Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationAugust 12, 2024
5. 4.2.5Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismJune 20, 2025
6. 4.2.6Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
   Updated
   June 20, 2025
7. 4.2.7Female Genital MutilationJuly 29, 2024
8. 4.2.8Self-harm and Suicidal BehaviourDecember 19, 2024
9. 4.2.9Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on When to Involve the PoliceDecember 19, 2024
10. 4.2.10Transporting ChildrenAugust 12, 2024

4.3Promoting Positive Relationships and Behaviour

1. 4.3.1Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportDecember 19, 2024
2. 4.3.2Missing ChildrenDecember 19, 2024

4.4Health and Well-Being

1. 4.4.1Alcohol, Drugs and SolventsFebruary 7, 2024
2. 4.4.2Medication and First AidAugust 12, 2024
3. 4.4.3Smoking
   Updated
   June 20, 2025
4. 4.4.4Health Care Assessments and PlansAugust 12, 2024
5. 4.4.5Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesFebruary 12, 2023
6. 4.4.6Leisure ActivitiesAugust 12, 2024

4.5Education, Leisure and Activities

1. 4.5.1EducationAugust 12, 2024

4.6Transition to Adulthood

1. 4.6.1Preparing Young People for AdulthoodAugust 12, 2024
2. 4.6.2Staying PutAugust 12, 2024
3. 4.6.3Transitioning for Young People with Extra Needs and Mixed PlacementsFebruary 15, 2022

4.7Promoting and Supporting Contact

1. 4.7.1Family Time with Parents, Siblings and OthersJune 20, 2025
2. 4.7.2Social Visits and Overnight StaysAugust 12, 2024

4.8Records

1. 4.8.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesAugust 12, 2024
2. 4.8.2Information Sharing and ConfidentialityJune 20, 2025
3. 4.8.3Access to RecordsJune 20, 2025