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 PurposeApril 28, 2023
4. 1.0.4Children's GuideJanuary 3, 2023
5. 1.0.5Foster Carers CharterJanuary 3, 2023

2.Leadership and Management

1. 2.0.1Leadership and Management
   Updated
   April 29, 2024
2. 2.0.2Monitoring and ReviewJanuary 3, 2023
3. 2.0.3Notifications of Significant EventsJanuary 3, 2023
4. 2.0.4Managing Allegations Against Staff and Foster CarersApril 28, 2023
5. 2.0.5ComplaintsJanuary 3, 2023
6. 2.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkJanuary 3, 2023
7. 2.0.7Staffing and Safe Recruitment of StaffApril 28, 2023
8. 2.0.8Staff Qualifications, Training and DevelopmentJanuary 3, 2023
9. 2.0.9Staff Supervision and SupportFebruary 15, 2022
10. 2.0.10Employee Handbook

3.Foster Carers

1. 3.0.1Fostering PanelJanuary 3, 2023
2. 3.0.2Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster CarersJanuary 3, 2023
3. 3.0.3Persons Disqualified from FosteringFebruary 15, 2022
4. 3.0.4Supervision and Support of Foster CarersJanuary 3, 2023
5. 3.0.5Qualifications, Training and Development of Foster CarersJanuary 3, 2023
6. 3.0.6Matching and Placements with Foster CarersApril 28, 2023
7. 3.0.7Parent and Child ArrangementsFebruary 18, 2022
8. 3.0.8Exemptions and ExtensionsJanuary 3, 2023
9. 3.0.9Review and Termination of Approval of Foster CarersJanuary 3, 2023
10. 3.0.10Adoption by Foster Carers of a Foster Child Already Placed With ThemNovember 17, 2022
11. 3.0.11Fostering for AdoptionApril 28, 2023

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

1. 4.0.1Consultation and ParticipationOctober 12, 2023
2. 4.0.2Advocacy and Independent VisitorsJanuary 3, 2023
3. 4.0.3Contact with Parents, Siblings and OthersJanuary 3, 2023

4.1Health

1. 4.1.1Health Care Assessments and PlansOctober 12, 2023
2. 4.1.2Medication and First AidOctober 12, 2023
3. 4.1.3Alcohol, Drugs and SolventsJanuary 3, 2023
4. 4.1.4Smoking
   Updated
   April 29, 2024
5. 4.1.5Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesOctober 12, 2023

4.2Education, Leisure and Activities

1. 4.2.1EducationJanuary 3, 2023
2. 4.2.2Leisure ActivitiesJanuary 3, 2023
3. 4.2.3Social Visits and Overnight StaysJanuary 3, 2023

5.Care and Placement Planning and Children's Progress

1. 5.0.1Care PlanningJanuary 3, 2023
2. 5.0.2Delegated AuthorityJanuary 3, 2023
3. 5.0.3Providing Personalised CareApril 28, 2023
4. 5.0.4Reviews and MeetingsJanuary 3, 2023
5. 5.0.5Preparing Young People for Adulthood and Leaving CareJanuary 3, 2023
6. 5.0.6Staying PutApril 28, 2023
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 ManagementJanuary 3, 2023
2. 6.1.2Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintApril 28, 2023
3. 6.1.3Safer Care Practice and Personal CareApril 28, 2023
4. 6.1.4Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on When to Involve the PoliceFebruary 17, 2022

6.2Safeguarding

1. 6.2.1Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsApril 28, 2023
2. 6.2.2Recognising Abuse and Neglect
   Updated
   April 29, 2024
3. 6.2.3Missing ChildrenJanuary 3, 2023
4. 6.2.4Internet, Photographs and Mobile Phones
   Updated
   April 29, 2024
5. 6.2.5Countering BullyingFebruary 17, 2022
6. 6.2.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationJanuary 3, 2023
7. 6.2.7Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesJanuary 3, 2023
8. 6.2.8Radicalisation and Violent ExtremismJanuary 3, 2023
9. 6.2.9Self-harm and Suicidal BehaviourOctober 12, 2023
10. 6.2.10Female Genital Mutilation
    Updated
    April 29, 2024

6.3Health and Safety

1. 6.3.1Health and Safety in the Foster HomeOctober 12, 2023
2. 6.3.2Transporting ChildrenFebruary 16, 2022
3. 6.3.3Assessment of Pets
   Updated
   April 29, 2024

7.Records and Information Sharing

1. 7.0.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesFebruary 16, 2022
2. 7.0.2Information Sharing and ConfidentialityFebruary 16, 2022
3. 7.0.3Access to RecordsMarch 18, 2022
4. 7.0.4Risk Assessment and PlanningJanuary 3, 2023
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