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1.About Us

  1. 1.0.1Using this HandbookOctober 31, 2024
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeOctober 31, 2024
  3. 1.0.3Promoting Equality and DiversityOctober 31, 2024
  4. 1.0.4Children's GuideOctober 31, 2024
  5. 1.0.5Foster Carers' CharterOctober 31, 2024

2.Being a Foster Carer

  1. 2.0.1What happens now I am approved?October 31, 2024
  2. 2.0.2Foster Care AgreementOctober 31, 2024
  3. 2.0.3Developing a Safer Caring PlanOctober 31, 2024
  4. 2.0.4Support and SupervisionOctober 31, 2024
  5. 2.0.5Money Matters and InsuranceOctober 31, 2024
  6. 2.0.6Support to your own ChildrenOctober 31, 2024
  7. 2.0.7Reviewing my Approval and AppealsOctober 31, 2024
  8. 2.0.8Training and DevelopmentOctober 31, 2024
  9. 2.0.9Recording and Information SharingMay 21, 2025
  10. 2.0.10Significant Events and Notifications - When I need to tell other people about thingsOctober 31, 2024
  11. 2.0.11Working with Families and other ProfessionalsOctober 31, 2024
  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 ConcernsMay 21, 2025
  2. 3.0.2What happens if an allegation is made against me or my family?October 31, 2024
  3. 3.0.3Complaints by and for ChildrenOctober 31, 2024
  4. 3.0.4How can I make a Complaint against the Fostering Service?October 31, 2024
  5. 3.0.5WhistleblowingOctober 31, 2024
  6. 3.0.6Missing ChildrenOctober 31, 2024
  7. 3.0.7Internet, Photographs and Mobile PhonesMay 21, 2025
  8. 3.0.8BullyingOctober 31, 2024
  9. 3.0.9Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)October 31, 2024
  10. 3.0.10Extremism and RadicalisationMay 21, 2025
  11. 3.0.11Self-Harm and Suicidal BehaviourMay 21, 2025
  12. 3.0.12Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesMay 21, 2025
  13. 3.0.13Female Genital MutilationMay 21, 2025
  14. 3.0.14The Foster Home and Health and SafetyMay 21, 2025
  15. 3.0.15Surveillance and MonitoringMay 21, 2025

4.The Placement

  1. 4.0.1Types of Placement (including changes e.g. Adoption)October 31, 2024
  2. 4.0.2Understanding Placement Plans and Looked After ReviewsOctober 31, 2024
  3. 4.0.3Helping a Child to Settle Into Your HomeOctober 31, 2024
  4. 4.0.4My Placement may be Breaking DownOctober 31, 2024
  5. 4.0.5Ending a PlacementOctober 31, 2024

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 PlanningMay 21, 2025
  4. 5.0.4HealthMarch 17, 2023
  5. 5.0.5School and EducationOctober 31, 2024
  6. 5.0.6Contact Between the Child, their Family and OthersMay 21, 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 SupportMay 21, 2025
  9. 5.0.9Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintOctober 31, 2024
  10. 5.0.10Relationships and SexOctober 31, 2024
  11. 5.0.11Alcohol, Drugs and SmokingMay 21, 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 IndependenceOctober 31, 2024

6.Resources

  1. 6.0.1Local Resources

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