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1.About Us

  1. 1.0.1Using this HandbookJune 24, 2024
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeJune 24, 2024
  3. 1.0.3Promoting Equality and DiversityJuly 22, 2022
  4. 1.0.4Children's GuideJune 24, 2024
  5. 1.0.5Foster Carers' CharterJune 24, 2024

2.Being a Foster Carer

  1. 2.0.1What happens now I am approved?February 22, 2022
  2. 2.0.2Foster Care AgreementJune 24, 2024
  3. 2.0.3Developing a Safer Caring PlanFebruary 22, 2022
  4. 2.0.4Support and SupervisionFebruary 22, 2022
  5. 2.0.5Money Matters and InsuranceJune 24, 2025
  6. 2.0.6Support to your own ChildrenFebruary 22, 2022
  7. 2.0.7Reviewing my Approval and AppealsJune 24, 2024
  8. 2.0.8Training and DevelopmentFebruary 22, 2022
  9. 2.0.9Recording and Information SharingJune 24, 2025
  10. 2.0.10Significant Events and Notifications - When I need to tell other people about thingsJune 20, 2022
  11. 2.0.11Working with Families and other ProfessionalsMarch 17, 2023
  12. 2.0.12Appendix 1: Developing a Safer Caring Plan Template
  13. 2.0.13Training, Support and Development Standards for Foster Care - Evidence Workbook
  14. 2.0.14Training, Support and Development Standards for Foster Care - Guidance
  15. 2.0.15Training, Support and Development Standards for Foster Care - Evidencing Factsheet
  16. 2.0.16Training, Support and Development Standards for Short Break Foster Carers - Workbook
  17. 2.0.17Training, Support and Development Standards for Family and Friends Foster Carers - Workbook

3.Safeguarding Everyone in our Household

  1. 3.0.1Safeguarding Children and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsJune 24, 2025
  2. 3.0.2What happens if an allegation is made against me or my family?June 24, 2024
  3. 3.0.3Complaints by and for ChildrenFebruary 22, 2022
  4. 3.0.4How can I make a Complaint against the Fostering Service?February 22, 2022
  5. 3.0.5Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns
    Updated
    June 24, 2025
  6. 3.0.6Missing ChildrenFebruary 22, 2022
  7. 3.0.7Internet, Photographs and Mobile Phones
    Updated
    June 24, 2025
  8. 3.0.8BullyingFebruary 22, 2022
  9. 3.0.9Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)February 22, 2022
  10. 3.0.10Extremism and Radicalisation
    Updated
    June 24, 2025
  11. 3.0.11Self-Harm and Suicidal BehaviourJune 24, 2025
  12. 3.0.12Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
    Updated
    June 24, 2025
  13. 3.0.13Female Genital MutilationJune 24, 2025
  14. 3.0.14The Foster Home and Health and Safety
    Updated
    June 24, 2025
  15. 3.0.15Surveillance and MonitoringJune 24, 2025

4.The Placement

  1. 4.0.1Types of Placement (including changes e.g. Adoption)June 24, 2025
  2. 4.0.2Understanding Placement Plans and Looked After ReviewsFebruary 22, 2022
  3. 4.0.3Helping a Child to Settle Into Your HomeMarch 17, 2023
  4. 4.0.4My Placement may be Breaking DownFebruary 22, 2022
  5. 4.0.5Ending a PlacementMarch 15, 2023

5.Caring for Children

  1. 5.0.1What Decisions Can I Make?February 22, 2022
  2. 5.0.2Involving Children in Decision MakingFebruary 22, 2022
  3. 5.0.3Risk Assessment and PlanningJune 24, 2025
  4. 5.0.4HealthMarch 17, 2023
  5. 5.0.5School and EducationSeptember 19, 2023
  6. 5.0.6Contact Between the Child, their Family and OthersJune 24, 2025
  7. 5.0.7Children with a Disability and those Children who May Need Special Medical HelpFebruary 22, 2022
  8. 5.0.8Positive Relationships and Behaviour Support
    Updated
    June 24, 2025
  9. 5.0.9Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintJune 24, 2024
  10. 5.0.10Relationships and SexJune 24, 2024
  11. 5.0.11Alcohol, Drugs and Smoking
    Updated
    June 24, 2025
  12. 5.0.12IdentityFebruary 22, 2022
  13. 5.0.13Keeping MemoriesFebruary 22, 2022
  14. 5.0.14Transporting ChildrenFebruary 22, 2022
  15. 5.0.15Babysitters, Day Care and Overnight StaysFebruary 22, 2022
  16. 5.0.16First Aid and MedicationFebruary 10, 2023
  17. 5.0.17Moving Towards IndependenceJune 24, 2024

6.Resources

  1. 6.0.1Local Resources

Last Updated: June 24, 2024

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