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 ManagementApril 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 Carers
   Updated
   April 29, 2025
5. 2.0.5ComplaintsJanuary 3, 2023
6. 2.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkApril 29, 2025
7. 2.0.7Staffing and Safe Recruitment of Staff
   Updated
   April 29, 2025
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 CarersOctober 2, 2024
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 CarersOctober 2, 2024
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 SolventsOctober 2, 2024
4. 4.1.4Smoking
   Updated
   April 29, 2025
5. 4.1.5Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesOctober 12, 2023

4.2Education, Leisure and Activities

1. 4.2.1EducationOctober 2, 2024
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 CareOctober 2, 2024
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 Support
   Updated
   April 29, 2025
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 PoliceApril 29, 2025

6.2Safeguarding

1. 6.2.1Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsApril 29, 2025
2. 6.2.2Recognising Abuse and Neglect
   Updated
   April 29, 2025
3. 6.2.3Missing ChildrenApril 29, 2025
4. 6.2.4Internet, Photographs and Mobile Phones
   Updated
   April 29, 2025
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 Lines
   Updated
   April 29, 2025
8. 6.2.8Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismApril 29, 2025
9. 6.2.9Self-harm and Suicidal BehaviourApril 29, 2025
10. 6.2.10Female Genital MutilationApril 29, 2024

6.3Health and Safety

1. 6.3.1Health and Safety in the Foster Home
   Updated
   April 29, 2025
2. 6.3.2Transporting ChildrenFebruary 16, 2022
3. 6.3.3Assessment of PetsApril 29, 2024

7.Records and Information Sharing

1. 7.0.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesFebruary 16, 2022
2. 7.0.2Information Sharing and ConfidentialityApril 29, 2025
3. 7.0.3Access to RecordsApril 29, 2025
4. 7.0.4Risk Assessment and PlanningApril 29, 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