Contents

1.Values and Principles

1. 1.0.1Values and PrinciplesApril 22, 2026
2. 1.0.2Equality and DiversityOctober 3, 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 ManagementApril 22, 2026
2. 2.0.2Monitoring and ReviewOctober 3, 2025
3. 2.0.3Notifications of Significant EventsOctober 3, 2025
4. 2.0.4Managing Allegations Against Staff and Foster CarersOctober 3, 2025
5. 2.0.5ComplaintsOctober 3, 2025
6. 2.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkApril 22, 2026
7. 2.0.7Staffing and Safe Recruitment of Staff
   Updated
   April 22, 2026
8. 2.0.8Staff Qualifications, Training and DevelopmentOctober 3, 2025
9. 2.0.9Staff Supervision and SupportOctober 3, 2025

3.Foster Carers

1. 3.0.1Fostering PanelOctober 3, 2025
2. 3.0.2Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster CarersOctober 3, 2025
3. 3.0.3Persons Disqualified from FosteringOctober 3, 2025
4. 3.0.4Supervision and Support of Foster CarersOctober 3, 2025
5. 3.0.5Qualifications, Training and Development of Foster CarersOctober 3, 2025
6. 3.0.6Matching and Placements with Foster CarersOctober 3, 2025
7. 3.0.7Parent and Child ArrangementsOctober 3, 2025
8. 3.0.8Exemptions and ExtensionsOctober 3, 2025
9. 3.0.9Review and Termination of Approval of Foster CarersOctober 3, 2025
10. 3.0.10Adoption by Foster Carers of a Foster Child Already Placed With ThemNovember 17, 2022
11. 3.0.11Fostering for AdoptionJuly 23, 2024

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

1. 4.0.1Consultation and ParticipationOctober 3, 2025
2. 4.0.2Advocacy and Independent VisitorsOctober 3, 2025
3. 4.0.3Contact with Parents, Siblings and OthersOctober 3, 2025

4.1Health

1. 4.1.1Health Care Assessments and Plans
   Updated
   April 22, 2026
2. 4.1.2Medication and First Aid
   Updated
   April 22, 2026
3. 4.1.3Alcohol, Drugs and SolventsOctober 3, 2025
4. 4.1.4SmokingOctober 3, 2025
5. 4.1.5Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesOctober 3, 2025

4.2Education, Leisure and Activities

1. 4.2.1EducationOctober 3, 2025
2. 4.2.2Leisure ActivitiesOctober 3, 2025
3. 4.2.3Social Visits and Overnight StaysOctober 3, 2025

5.Care and Placement Planning and Children's Progress

1. 5.0.1Care PlanningOctober 3, 2025
2. 5.0.2Delegated AuthorityOctober 3, 2025
3. 5.0.3Providing Personalised CareOctober 3, 2025
4. 5.0.4Reviews and MeetingsOctober 3, 2025
5. 5.0.5Preparing Young People for Adulthood and Leaving Care
   Updated
   April 22, 2026
6. 5.0.6Staying PutOctober 3, 2025
7. 5.0.7Transitioning for Young People with Extra Needs and Mixed PlacementsOctober 3, 2025

6.Protection of Children

6.1Positive Relationships

1. 6.1.1Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportOctober 3, 2025
2. 6.1.2Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintOctober 3, 2025
3. 6.1.3Safer Care Practice and Personal CareOctober 3, 2025
4. 6.1.4Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on When to Involve the Police
   Updated
   April 22, 2026

6.2Safeguarding

1. 6.2.1Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsOctober 3, 2025
2. 6.2.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectApril 22, 2026
3. 6.2.3Missing ChildrenOctober 3, 2025
4. 6.2.4Internet, Photographs and Mobile Phones
   Updated
   April 22, 2026
5. 6.2.5Countering Bullying
   Updated
   April 22, 2026
6. 6.2.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationOctober 3, 2025
7. 6.2.7Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
   Updated
   April 22, 2026
8. 6.2.8Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismApril 22, 2026
9. 6.2.9Self-harm and Suicidal Behaviour
   Updated
   April 22, 2026
10. 6.2.10Female Genital MutilationApril 22, 2026

6.3Health and Safety

1. 6.3.1Health and Safety in the Foster HomeOctober 3, 2025
2. 6.3.2Transporting ChildrenOctober 3, 2025
3. 6.3.3Assessment of PetsOctober 3, 2025

7.Records and Information Sharing

1. 7.0.1Recording Policy and Guidelines
   Updated
   April 22, 2026
2. 7.0.2Information Sharing and ConfidentialityOctober 3, 2025
3. 7.0.3Access to Records
   Updated
   April 22, 2026
4. 7.0.4Risk Assessment and PlanningOctober 3, 2025
5. 7.0.5NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People