Contents

1.Values and Principles

1. 1.0.1Values and PrinciplesJune 2, 2025
2. 1.0.2Equality and DiversityJune 2, 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 2, 2025
2. 2.0.2Monitoring and ReviewJune 2, 2025
3. 2.0.3Notifications of Significant EventsJune 2, 2025
4. 2.0.4Managing Allegations Against Staff and Foster ParentsJune 2, 2025
5. 2.0.5ComplaintsJune 2, 2025
6. 2.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkJune 2, 2025
7. 2.0.7Staffing and Safe Recruitment of StaffJune 2, 2025
8. 2.0.8Staff Qualifications, Training and DevelopmentJune 2, 2025
9. 2.0.9Staff Supervision and SupportJune 2, 2025

3.Foster Carers

1. 3.0.1Fostering PanelJune 2, 2025
2. 3.0.2Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster ParentsJune 2, 2025
3. 3.0.3Persons Disqualified from FosteringJune 2, 2025
4. 3.0.4Supervision and Support of Foster ParentsJune 2, 2025
5. 3.0.5Qualifications, Training and Development of Foster ParentsJune 2, 2025
6. 3.0.6Matching and Placements with Foster ParentsJune 2, 2025
7. 3.0.7Parent and Child ArrangementsJune 2, 2025
8. 3.0.8Exemptions and ExtensionsJune 2, 2025
9. 3.0.9Review and Termination of Approval of Foster ParentsJune 2, 2025
10. 3.0.10Adoption by Foster Parent(s) of a Foster Child Already Placed With ThemJune 2, 2025
11. 3.0.11Fostering for AdoptionJune 2, 2025

4.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings and Overall Experiences

1. 4.0.1Consultation and ParticipationJune 2, 2025
2. 4.0.2Advocacy and Independent VisitorsJune 2, 2025
3. 4.0.3Contact with Parents, Siblings and OthersJune 2, 2025

4.1Health

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

4.2Education, Leisure and Activities

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

5.Care and Placement Planning and Children's Progress

1. 5.0.1Care PlanningJune 2, 2025
2. 5.0.2Delegated AuthorityJune 2, 2025
3. 5.0.3Providing Personalised CareJune 2, 2025
4. 5.0.4Reviews and MeetingsJune 2, 2025
5. 5.0.5Preparing Young People for Adulthood and Leaving CareJune 2, 2025
6. 5.0.6Staying PutJune 2, 2025
7. 5.0.7Transitioning for Young People with Extra Needs and Mixed PlacementsJune 2, 2025

6.Protection of Children

6.1Positive Relationships

1. 6.1.1Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportJune 2, 2025
2. 6.1.2Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintJune 2, 2025
3. 6.1.3Safer Care Practice and Personal CareJune 2, 2025
4. 6.1.4Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on When to Involve the PoliceJune 2, 2025

6.2Safeguarding

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

6.3Health and Safety

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

7.Records and Information Sharing

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