Contents

1.Values and Principles

1. 1.0.1Values and PrinciplesOctober 2, 2025
2. 1.0.2Equality and DiversityOctober 2, 2025
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
   October 2, 2025
5. 2.0.5ComplaintsOctober 2, 2025
6. 2.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkOctober 2, 2025
7. 2.0.7Staffing and Safe Recruitment of Staff
   Updated
   October 2, 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 PanelOctober 2, 2025
2. 3.0.2Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster CarersOctober 2, 2025
3. 3.0.3Persons Disqualified from FosteringOctober 2, 2025
4. 3.0.4Supervision and Support of Foster CarersOctober 2, 2025
5. 3.0.5Qualifications, Training and Development of Foster CarersJanuary 3, 2023
6. 3.0.6Matching and Placements with Foster CarersOctober 2, 2025
7. 3.0.7Parent and Child ArrangementsOctober 2, 2025
8. 3.0.8Exemptions and ExtensionsOctober 2, 2025
9. 3.0.9Review and Termination of Approval of Foster CarersOctober 2, 2025
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 2, 2025
2. 4.0.2Advocacy and Independent VisitorsOctober 2, 2025
3. 4.0.3Contact with Parents, Siblings and OthersOctober 2, 2025

4.1Health

1. 4.1.1Health Care Assessments and PlansOctober 12, 2023
2. 4.1.2Medication and First Aid
   Updated
   October 2, 2025
3. 4.1.3Alcohol, Drugs and SolventsOctober 2, 2025
4. 4.1.4Smoking
   Updated
   October 2, 2025
5. 4.1.5Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesOctober 2, 2025

4.2Education, Leisure and Activities

1. 4.2.1EducationOctober 2, 2025
2. 4.2.2Leisure ActivitiesJanuary 3, 2023
3. 4.2.3Social Visits and Overnight StaysOctober 2, 2025

5.Care and Placement Planning and Children's Progress

1. 5.0.1Care PlanningJanuary 3, 2023
2. 5.0.2Delegated AuthorityOctober 2, 2025
3. 5.0.3Providing Personalised CareApril 28, 2023
4. 5.0.4Reviews and MeetingsOctober 2, 2025
5. 5.0.5Preparing Young People for Adulthood and Leaving CareOctober 2, 2025
6. 5.0.6Staying PutOctober 2, 2025
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 SupportOctober 2, 2025
2. 6.1.2Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintOctober 2, 2025
3. 6.1.3Safer Care Practice and Personal CareOctober 2, 2025
4. 6.1.4Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on When to Involve the PoliceOctober 2, 2025

6.2Safeguarding

1. 6.2.1Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsOctober 2, 2025
2. 6.2.2Recognising Abuse and Neglect
   Updated
   October 2, 2025
3. 6.2.3Missing ChildrenOctober 2, 2025
4. 6.2.4Internet, Photographs and Mobile Phones
   Updated
   October 2, 2025
5. 6.2.5Countering BullyingOctober 2, 2025
6. 6.2.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationOctober 2, 2025
7. 6.2.7Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
   Updated
   October 2, 2025
8. 6.2.8Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismOctober 2, 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
   October 2, 2025
2. 6.3.2Transporting ChildrenOctober 2, 2025
3. 6.3.3Assessment of PetsOctober 2, 2025

7.Records and Information Sharing

1. 7.0.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesOctober 2, 2025
2. 7.0.2Information Sharing and ConfidentialityOctober 2, 2025
3. 7.0.3Access to RecordsOctober 2, 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