Contents

1.Values and Principles

1. 1.0.1Values and PrinciplesFebruary 15, 2022
2. 1.0.2Equality and DiversityJuly 24, 2024
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 ManagementSeptember 19, 2023
2. 2.0.2Monitoring and ReviewJanuary 11, 2023
3. 2.0.3Notifications of Significant EventsJuly 23, 2024
4. 2.0.4Managing Allegations Against Staff and Foster Carers
   Updated
   April 16, 2025
5. 2.0.5ComplaintsFebruary 18, 2022
6. 2.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkApril 16, 2025
7. 2.0.7Staffing and Safe Recruitment of Staff
   Updated
   April 16, 2025
8. 2.0.8Staff Qualifications, Training and DevelopmentJuly 24, 2024
9. 2.0.9Staff Supervision and SupportJuly 24, 2024

3.Foster Carers

1. 3.0.1Fostering PanelFebruary 18, 2022
2. 3.0.2Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster CarersJuly 24, 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 CarersJuly 24, 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 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 ParticipationFebruary 7, 2024
2. 4.0.2Advocacy and Independent VisitorsJuly 23, 2024
3. 4.0.3Contact with Parents, Siblings and OthersJuly 24, 2024

4.1Health

1. 4.1.1Health Care Assessments and PlansMarch 17, 2023
2. 4.1.2Medication and First AidFebruary 12, 2023
3. 4.1.3Alcohol, Drugs and SolventsFebruary 7, 2024
4. 4.1.4Smoking
   Updated
   April 16, 2025
5. 4.1.5Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesFebruary 12, 2023

4.2Education, Leisure and Activities

1. 4.2.1EducationSeptember 19, 2023
2. 4.2.2Leisure ActivitiesJuly 24, 2024
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 AuthorityJuly 23, 2024
3. 5.0.3Providing Personalised CareJuly 23, 2024
4. 5.0.4Reviews and MeetingsFebruary 17, 2022
5. 5.0.5Preparing Young People for Adulthood and Leaving CareJuly 24, 2024
6. 5.0.6Staying PutJuly 24, 2024
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 SupportApril 16, 2025
2. 6.1.2Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintJune 6, 2024
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 PoliceJuly 15, 2024

6.2Safeguarding

1. 6.2.1Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsOctober 3, 2024
2. 6.2.2Recognising Abuse and Neglect
   Updated
   April 16, 2025
3. 6.2.3Missing ChildrenOctober 3, 2024
4. 6.2.4Internet, Photographs and Mobile Phones
   Updated
   April 16, 2025
5. 6.2.5Countering BullyingFebruary 17, 2022
6. 6.2.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationJune 6, 2024
7. 6.2.7Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
   Updated
   April 16, 2025
8. 6.2.8Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismOctober 3, 2024
9. 6.2.9Self-harm and Suicidal BehaviourApril 16, 2025
10. 6.2.10Female Genital MutilationJuly 24, 2024

6.3Health and Safety

1. 6.3.1Health and Safety in the Foster Home
   Updated
   April 16, 2025
2. 6.3.2Transporting ChildrenFebruary 16, 2022
3. 6.3.3Assessment of PetsFebruary 7, 2024

7.Records and Information Sharing

1. 7.0.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesFebruary 16, 2022
2. 7.0.2Information Sharing and ConfidentialityApril 16, 2025
3. 7.0.3Access to RecordsApril 16, 2025
4. 7.0.4Risk Assessment and PlanningJuly 15, 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