Contents

1.Values and Principles

1. 1.0.1Values and PrinciplesFebruary 11, 2026
2. 1.0.2Equality and DiversityFebruary 11, 2026
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 CarersFebruary 11, 2026
5. 2.0.5ComplaintsFebruary 11, 2026
6. 2.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkFebruary 11, 2026
7. 2.0.7Staffing and Safe Recruitment of StaffAugust 4, 2025
8. 2.0.8Staff Qualifications, Training and DevelopmentFebruary 12, 2025
9. 2.0.9Staff Supervision and SupportFebruary 12, 2025

3.Foster Carers

1. 3.0.1Fostering PanelFebruary 11, 2026
2. 3.0.2Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster CarersFebruary 11, 2026
3. 3.0.3Persons Disqualified from FosteringFebruary 11, 2026
4. 3.0.4Supervision and Support of Foster CarersFebruary 11, 2026
5. 3.0.5Qualifications, Training and Development of Foster CarersFebruary 12, 2025
6. 3.0.6Matching and Placements with Foster CarersFebruary 11, 2026
7. 3.0.7Parent and Child ArrangementsFebruary 11, 2026
8. 3.0.8Exemptions and ExtensionsFebruary 11, 2026
9. 3.0.9Review and Termination of Approval of Foster CarersFebruary 11, 2026
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 11, 2026
2. 4.0.2Advocacy and Independent VisitorsFebruary 11, 2026
3. 4.0.3Family / Contact with Parents, Siblings and OthersFebruary 11, 2026

4.1Health

1. 4.1.1Health Care Assessments and PlansFebruary 12, 2025
2. 4.1.2Medication and First Aid
   Updated
   February 11, 2026
3. 4.1.3Alcohol, Drugs and SolventsFebruary 11, 2026
4. 4.1.4SmokingFebruary 11, 2026
5. 4.1.5Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesFebruary 11, 2026

4.2Education, Leisure and Activities

1. 4.2.1EducationFebruary 11, 2026
2. 4.2.2Leisure ActivitiesAugust 4, 2025
3. 4.2.3Social Visits and Overnight StaysFebruary 11, 2026
4. 4.2.4School Exclusion Guidance for Foster CarersApril 3, 2025

5.Care and Placement Planning and Children's Progress

1. 5.0.1Care PlanningFebruary 17, 2022
2. 5.0.2Delegated AuthorityFebruary 11, 2026
3. 5.0.3Providing Personalised CareFebruary 12, 2025
4. 5.0.4Reviews and MeetingsFebruary 11, 2026
5. 5.0.5Preparing Young People for Adulthood and Leaving CareFebruary 11, 2026
6. 5.0.6Staying PutJuly 31, 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 SupportFebruary 11, 2026
2. 6.1.2Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintFebruary 11, 2026
3. 6.1.3Safer Care Practice and Personal CareFebruary 11, 2026
4. 6.1.4Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on When to Involve the Police
   Updated
   February 11, 2026

6.2Safeguarding

1. 6.2.1Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsFebruary 11, 2026
2. 6.2.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectFebruary 11, 2026
3. 6.2.3Missing ChildrenFebruary 11, 2026
4. 6.2.4Internet, Photographs and Mobile PhonesFebruary 11, 2026
5. 6.2.5Countering BullyingFebruary 11, 2026
6. 6.2.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationFebruary 11, 2026
7. 6.2.7Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines (including Trafficking and Modern Slavery)August 4, 2025
8. 6.2.8Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismFebruary 11, 2026
9. 6.2.9Self-harm and Suicidal BehaviourFebruary 12, 2025
10. 6.2.10Female Genital MutilationFebruary 11, 2026

6.3Health and Safety

1. 6.3.1Health and Safety in the Foster HomeAugust 4, 2025
2. 6.3.2Transporting ChildrenFebruary 11, 2026
3. 6.3.3Assessment of PetsFebruary 11, 2026

7.Records and Information Sharing

1. 7.0.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesFebruary 11, 2026
2. 7.0.2Information Sharing and ConfidentialityFebruary 11, 2026
3. 7.0.3Access to RecordsFebruary 11, 2026
4. 7.0.4Risk Assessment and PlanningFebruary 12, 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