Contents

1.Values and Principles

1. 1.0.1Values and PrinciplesFebruary 15, 2022
2. 1.0.2Equality and DiversityJuly 25, 2022
3. 1.0.3Statement of PurposeDecember 17, 2024
4. 1.0.4Children's GuideDecember 17, 2024
5. 1.0.5Foster Carers CharterDecember 17, 2024

2.Leadership and Management

1. 2.0.1Leadership and ManagementJune 10, 2024
2. 2.0.2Monitoring and ReviewFebruary 15, 2022
3. 2.0.3Notifications of Significant EventsFebruary 17, 2022
4. 2.0.4Managing Allegations Against Staff and Foster CarersDecember 17, 2024
5. 2.0.5ComplaintsFebruary 18, 2022
6. 2.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkDecember 17, 2024
7. 2.0.7Staffing and Safe Recruitment of StaffDecember 17, 2024
8. 2.0.8Staff Qualifications, Training and DevelopmentFebruary 15, 2022
9. 2.0.9Staff Supervision and SupportFebruary 15, 2022

3.Foster Carers

1. 3.0.1Fostering PanelFebruary 18, 2022
2. 3.0.2Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster CarersDecember 17, 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 CarersDecember 17, 2024
7. 3.0.7Parent and Child ArrangementsFebruary 18, 2022
8. 3.0.8Exemptions and ExtensionsFebruary 15, 2022
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 ThemFebruary 17, 2022
11. 3.0.11Fostering for AdoptionJune 8, 2023

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

1. 4.0.1Consultation and ParticipationDecember 14, 2023
2. 4.0.2Advocacy and Independent VisitorsFebruary 18, 2022
3. 4.0.3Contact with Parents, Siblings and OthersJune 20, 2022

4.1Health

1. 4.1.1Health Care Assessments and PlansJune 8, 2023
2. 4.1.2Medication and First AidJune 8, 2023
3. 4.1.3Alcohol, Drugs and SolventsJune 10, 2024
4. 4.1.4Smoking
   Updated
   June 18, 2025

4.2Education, Leisure and Activities

1. 4.2.1EducationJune 20, 2022
2. 4.2.2Leisure ActivitiesFebruary 17, 2022
3. 4.2.3Social Visits and Overnight StaysFebruary 17, 2022

5.Care and Placement Planning and Children's Progress

1. 5.0.1Care PlanningFebruary 17, 2022
2. 5.0.2Delegated AuthorityDecember 17, 2024
3. 5.0.3Providing Personalised CareFebruary 17, 2022
4. 5.0.4Reviews and MeetingsFebruary 17, 2022
5. 5.0.5Preparing Young People for Adulthood and Leaving CareDecember 17, 2024
6. 5.0.6Staying PutSeptember 9, 2022
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 SupportDecember 17, 2024
2. 6.1.2Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintJune 8, 2023
3. 6.1.3Safer Care Practice and Personal CareFebruary 17, 2022
4. 6.1.4Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on When to Involve the PoliceDecember 17, 2024

6.2Safeguarding

1. 6.2.1Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsDecember 17, 2024
2. 6.2.2Recognising Abuse and Neglect
   Updated
   June 18, 2025
3. 6.2.3Missing ChildrenDecember 17, 2024
4. 6.2.4Internet, Photographs and Mobile Phones
   Updated
   June 18, 2025
5. 6.2.5Countering BullyingFebruary 17, 2022
6. 6.2.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationJune 8, 2023
7. 6.2.7Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
   Updated
   June 18, 2025
8. 6.2.8Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismDecember 17, 2024
9. 6.2.9Self-harm and Suicidal BehaviourJune 18, 2025
10. 6.2.10Female Genital MutilationJune 10, 2024

6.3Health and Safety

1. 6.3.1Health and Safety in the Foster HomeDecember 17, 2024
2. 6.3.2Transporting ChildrenFebruary 16, 2022
3. 6.3.3Assessment of PetsJune 10, 2024
4. 6.3.4Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesJune 8, 2023

7.Records and Information Sharing

1. 7.0.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesFebruary 16, 2022
2. 7.0.2Information Sharing and ConfidentialityJune 18, 2025
3. 7.0.3Access to RecordsJune 18, 2025
4. 7.0.4Risk Assessment and PlanningDecember 17, 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 (NICE)