Contents

1.Values and Principles

1. 1.0.1Values and PrinciplesFebruary 15, 2022
2. 1.0.2Equality and DiversityJuly 30, 2024
3. 1.0.3Statement of PurposeJuly 24, 2024
4. 1.0.4Children's GuideJune 6, 2024
5. 1.0.5Foster Carers CharterJuly 24, 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 25, 2024
4. 2.0.4Managing Allegations Against Staff and Foster CarersDecember 9, 2024
5. 2.0.5ComplaintsFebruary 18, 2022
6. 2.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkJune 16, 2025
7. 2.0.7Break Fostering Additional Support Plan PolicyJuly 24, 2024

3.Foster Carers

3.1Foster Carers

1. 3.1.1Fostering PanelFebruary 18, 2022
2. 3.1.2Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster CarersDecember 9, 2024
3. 3.1.3Persons Disqualified from FosteringFebruary 15, 2022
4. 3.1.4Supervision, Support and Training of Staff and Foster CarersJuly 30, 2024
5. 3.1.5Guidance for Supervising Social Workers when Foster Carers SeparateJuly 24, 2024
6. 3.1.6Matching and Placements with Foster CarersJuly 30, 2024
7. 3.1.7Parent and Child ArrangementsFebruary 18, 2022
8. 3.1.8Exemptions and ExtensionsFebruary 15, 2022
9. 3.1.9Review and Termination of Approval of Foster CarersFebruary 18, 2022
10. 3.1.10Adoption by Foster Carers of a Foster Child Already Placed With ThemNovember 17, 2022
11. 3.1.11Fostering for AdoptionJuly 23, 2024
12. 3.1.12Assessment of PetsFebruary 7, 2024

3.2Safeguarding

1. 3.2.1Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsDecember 9, 2024
2. 3.2.2Recognising Abuse and Neglect
   Updated
   June 16, 2025
3. 3.2.3Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
   Updated
   June 16, 2025
4. 3.2.4Domestic AbuseJuly 24, 2024
5. 3.2.5Safeguarding AdultsJuly 24, 2024

4.Caring for Children

4.1Planning for Care

1. 4.1.1Care PlanningFebruary 17, 2022
2. 4.1.2Delegated AuthorityJuly 23, 2024
3. 4.1.3Providing Personalised CareJuly 23, 2024
4. 4.1.4Reviews and MeetingsFebruary 17, 2022
5. 4.1.5Advocacy and Independent VisitorsJuly 23, 2024
6. 4.1.6Consultation and ParticipationFebruary 7, 2024
7. 4.1.7Placement Disruption MeetingsJuly 24, 2024
8. 4.1.8The Mental Capacity Act 2005

4.2Safeguarding and Personal Care

1. 4.2.1Safer Care Practice and Personal CareFebruary 17, 2022
2. 4.2.2Internet, Photographs and Mobile Phones
   Updated
   June 16, 2025
3. 4.2.3Countering BullyingJuly 29, 2024
4. 4.2.4Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationJune 6, 2024
5. 4.2.5Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismJune 16, 2025
6. 4.2.6Harmful Sexual BehaviourDecember 9, 2024
7. 4.2.7Self-harm and Suicidal BehaviourJune 16, 2025
8. 4.2.8Female Genital MutilationJuly 23, 2024
9. 4.2.9Transporting ChildrenFebruary 16, 2022
10. 4.2.10Surveillance and Monitoring Methods in the Foster Home SettingJune 16, 2025

4.3Promoting Positive Relationships and Behaviour

1. 4.3.1Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportJune 16, 2025
2. 4.3.2Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintJune 6, 2024
3. 4.3.3Missing ChildrenDecember 9, 2024
4. 4.3.4Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on When to Involve the PoliceJuly 15, 2024

4.4Health, Well-Being and Enjoyment

1. 4.4.1Health Care Assessments and PlansJuly 30, 2024
2. 4.4.2Medication and First AidFebruary 12, 2023
3. 4.4.3Alcohol, Drugs and SolventsFebruary 7, 2024
4. 4.4.4Smoking
   Updated
   June 16, 2025
5. 4.4.5Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesFebruary 12, 2023
6. 4.4.6Gender Identity IssuesJuly 24, 2024

4.5Education

1. 4.5.1EducationSeptember 19, 2023
2. 4.5.2Leisure ActivitiesJuly 24, 2024

4.6Transition to Adulthood

1. 4.6.1Preparing Young People for AdulthoodJuly 30, 2024
2. 4.6.2Staying PutJuly 30, 2024
3. 4.6.3Transitioning for Young People with Extra Needs and Mixed PlacementsFebruary 15, 2022

4.7Promoting and Supporting Contact

1. 4.7.1Contact with Parents, Siblings and OthersJuly 30, 2024
2. 4.7.2Social Visits and Overnight StaysFebruary 17, 2022

4.8Records and Information Sharing

1. 4.8.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesFebruary 16, 2022
2. 4.8.2Information Sharing and ConfidentialityJune 16, 2025
3. 4.8.3Access to RecordsJuly 30, 2024
4. 4.8.4Risk Assessment and PlanningJuly 25, 2024
5. 4.8.5NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People
6. 4.8.6Promoting Wellbeing and Positive Identity for a Child or Young Person Who is Looked After: A Quick Guide for Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners