Contents

1.Policies, Values and Principles

1. 1.0.1Policies, Values and PrinciplesJuly 23, 2024
2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeJune 6, 2024
3. 1.0.3Children's GuideJune 6, 2024
4. 1.0.4Foster Carers CharterJune 6, 2024
5. 1.0.5Consultation and ParticipationFebruary 7, 2024
6. 1.0.6Equality and DiversityJuly 25, 2022
7. 1.0.7Advocacy and Independent VisitorsJuly 23, 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 CarersMarch 28, 2025
5. 2.0.5ComplaintsFebruary 18, 2022
6. 2.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkMarch 28, 2025
7. 2.0.7Staffing and Safe Recruitment of StaffMarch 28, 2025
8. 2.0.8Staff Qualifications, Training and DevelopmentJuly 23, 2024
9. 2.0.9Staff Supervision and SupportJuly 23, 2024

3.Foster Carers

1. 3.0.1Fostering PanelFebruary 18, 2022
2. 3.0.2Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster CarersJuly 24, 2024
3. 3.0.3Persons Disqualified from FosteringFebruary 15, 2022
4. 3.0.4Supervision and Support of Foster CarersFebruary 18, 2022
5. 3.0.5Qualifications, Training and Development of Foster CarersFebruary 17, 2022
6. 3.0.6Matching and Placements with Foster CarersJuly 23, 2024
7. 3.0.7Parent and Child ArrangementsJuly 23, 2024
8. 3.0.8Exemptions and ExtensionsJuly 23, 2024
9. 3.0.9Review and Termination of Approval of Foster CarersJuly 23, 2024
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
12. 3.0.12Assessment of PetsFebruary 7, 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. 4.1.5Placement Disruption MeetingsJuly 23, 2024

4.2Safeguarding and Personal Care

1. 4.2.1Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsMarch 28, 2025
2. 4.2.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectSeptember 11, 2025
3. 4.2.3Missing ChildrenSeptember 11, 2025
4. 4.2.4Safer Care Practice and Personal CareFebruary 17, 2022
5. 4.2.5Internet, Photographs and Mobile PhonesSeptember 11, 2025
6. 4.2.6Countering BullyingJuly 23, 2024
7. 4.2.7Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationSeptember 11, 2025
8. 4.2.8Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
   Updated
   September 11, 2025
9. 4.2.9Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismSeptember 11, 2025
10. 4.2.10Female Genital MutilationJuly 23, 2024
11. 4.2.11Self-harm and Suicidal BehaviourMarch 28, 2025
12. 4.2.12Transporting ChildrenSeptember 11, 2025
13. 4.2.13Health and Safety in the Foster HomeMarch 28, 2025

4.3Promoting Positive Relationships and Behaviour

1. 4.3.1Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportMarch 28, 2025
2. 4.3.2Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintJune 6, 2024
3. 4.3.3Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on When to Involve the PoliceJuly 15, 2024

4.4Health and Well-Being

1. 4.4.1Health Care Assessments and PlansMarch 17, 2023
2. 4.4.2Alcohol, Drugs and SolventsMarch 28, 2025
3. 4.4.3Medication and First Aid
   Updated
   September 11, 2025
4. 4.4.4SmokingMarch 28, 2025
5. 4.4.5Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesSeptember 11, 2025

4.5Education, Leisure and Activities

1. 4.5.1EducationSeptember 19, 2023
2. 4.5.2Leisure ActivitiesSeptember 11, 2025

4.6Transition to Adulthood

1. 4.6.1Preparing Young People for Adulthood and Leaving CareJuly 23, 2024
2. 4.6.2Staying PutJuly 23, 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 OthersJune 20, 2022
2. 4.7.2Social Visits and Overnight StaysFebruary 17, 2022

4.8Records

1. 4.8.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesJuly 23, 2024
2. 4.8.2Information Sharing and ConfidentialityMarch 28, 2025
3. 4.8.3Access to RecordsJuly 23, 2024
4. 4.8.4Risk Assessment and PlanningJuly 15, 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