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1.About Us

  1. 1.0.1Using this HandbookMay 31, 2024
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeApril 27, 2023
  3. 1.0.3Promoting Equality and DiversityApril 27, 2023
  4. 1.0.4Children's GuideApril 27, 2023
  5. 1.0.5Foster Carers' CharterMay 31, 2024

2.Being a Foster Carer

  1. 2.0.1What happens now I am approved?April 27, 2023
  2. 2.0.2Foster Care AgreementMay 30, 2025
  3. 2.0.3Developing a Safer Caring PlanApril 27, 2023
  4. 2.0.4Support and SupervisionApril 27, 2023
  5. 2.0.5Money Matters and InsuranceMay 30, 2025
  6. 2.0.6Support to your own ChildrenApril 27, 2023
  7. 2.0.7Reviewing my Approval and AppealsApril 27, 2023
  8. 2.0.8Training and DevelopmentApril 27, 2023
  9. 2.0.9Recording and Information SharingMay 30, 2025
  10. 2.0.10Significant Events and Notifications - When I need to tell other people about thingsApril 27, 2023
  11. 2.0.11Working with Families and other ProfessionalsApril 27, 2023
  12. 2.0.12Training, Support and Development Standards for Foster CareApril 27, 2023

3.Safeguarding Everyone in our Household

  1. 3.0.1Safeguarding Children and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsMay 30, 2025
  2. 3.0.2What happens if an allegation is made against me or my family?
    Updated
    May 30, 2025
  3. 3.0.3Complaints by and for ChildrenApril 27, 2023
  4. 3.0.4How can I make a Complaint against the Fostering Service?April 27, 2023
  5. 3.0.5Whistleblowing or Raising ConcernsMay 30, 2025
  6. 3.0.6Missing ChildrenMay 30, 2025
  7. 3.0.7Internet, Photographs and Mobile Phones
    Updated
    May 30, 2025
  8. 3.0.8BullyingMay 30, 2025
  9. 3.0.9Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)May 30, 2025
  10. 3.0.10Extremism and Radicalisation
    Updated
    May 30, 2025
  11. 3.0.11Self-Harm and Suicidal BehaviourMay 30, 2025
  12. 3.0.12Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
    Updated
    May 30, 2025
  13. 3.0.13Female Genital MutilationMay 30, 2025
  14. 3.0.14The Foster Home and Health and Safety
    Updated
    May 30, 2025
  15. 3.0.15Surveillance and MonitoringMay 30, 2025
  16. 3.0.16Recording and Retention Policy for Foster Carers
    Updated
    May 30, 2025

4.The Placement

  1. 4.0.1Types of Placement (including changes e.g. Adoption)April 27, 2023
  2. 4.0.2Understanding Placement Plans and Looked After ReviewsApril 27, 2023
  3. 4.0.3Helping a Child to Settle Into Your HomeApril 27, 2023
  4. 4.0.4My Placement may be Breaking DownApril 27, 2023
  5. 4.0.5Ending a PlacementApril 27, 2023

5.Caring for Children

  1. 5.0.1What Decisions Can I Make?April 27, 2023
  2. 5.0.2Involving Children in Decision MakingApril 27, 2023
  3. 5.0.3Risk Assessment and PlanningMay 30, 2025
  4. 5.0.4HealthApril 27, 2023
  5. 5.0.5School and EducationApril 27, 2023
  6. 5.0.6Family Time Between the Child, their Family and OthersMay 30, 2025
  7. 5.0.7Children with a Disability and those Children who May Need Special Medical HelpApril 27, 2023
  8. 5.0.8Positive Relationships and Behaviour Support
    Updated
    May 30, 2025
  9. 5.0.9Restrictive Physical Intervention Policy
    Updated
    May 30, 2025
  10. 5.0.10Relationships and SexMay 30, 2025
  11. 5.0.11Alcohol, Drugs and Smoking
    Updated
    May 30, 2025
  12. 5.0.12IdentityApril 27, 2023
  13. 5.0.13Keeping MemoriesApril 27, 2023
  14. 5.0.14Transporting ChildrenApril 27, 2023
  15. 5.0.15Babysitters, Day Care and Overnight StaysApril 27, 2023
  16. 5.0.16First Aid and MedicationApril 27, 2023
  17. 5.0.17Moving Towards IndependenceMay 31, 2024

6.Resources

  1. 6.0.1Local Resources
  2. 6.0.2National Minimum Standards
  3. 6.0.3The Fostering Network

Last Updated: May 30, 2025

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