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1.About Us
- 1.0.1Using this HandbookAugust 29, 2024
- 1.0.2Statement of PurposeJune 12, 2024
- 1.0.3Promoting Equality and DiversityAugust 29, 2024
- 1.0.4Children's GuideJune 12, 2024
- 1.0.5Foster Carers CharterAugust 29, 2024
2.Being a Foster Carer
- 2.0.1What happens now I am approved?August 29, 2024
- 2.0.2Foster Care AgreementAugust 9, 2024
- 2.0.3Developing a Safer Caring PlanAugust 29, 2024
- 2.0.4Support and SupervisionAugust 29, 2024
- 2.0.5Money Matters and InsuranceJune 23, 2025
- 2.0.6Support to your own ChildrenAugust 29, 2024
- 2.0.7Reviewing my Approval and AppealsAugust 29, 2024
- 2.0.8Training and DevelopmentAugust 9, 2024
- 2.0.9Recording and Information SharingJune 23, 2025
- 2.0.10Monitoring and Notifications – When I need to tell other people about thingsAugust 29, 2024
- 2.0.11Working with Families and other ProfessionalsAugust 29, 2024
- 2.0.12Appendix 1: Developing a Safer Caring Plan Template
- 2.0.13Training, Support and Development Standards for Foster Care - Evidence Workbook
- 2.0.14Training, Support and Development Standards for Foster Care - Guidance
- 2.0.15Training, Support and Development Standards for Foster Care - Evidencing Factsheet
- 2.0.16Training, Support and Development Standards for Short Break Foster Carers - Workbook
- 2.0.17Training, Support and Development Standards for Family and Friends Foster Carers - Workbook
3.Safeguarding Everyone in our Household
- 3.0.1Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsJune 23, 2025
- 3.0.2What Happens if an Allegation is Made Against Me or My Family?August 29, 2024
- 3.0.3Complaints by and for ChildrenAugust 29, 2024
- 3.0.4How can I make a Complaint against the Fostering ServiceAugust 29, 2024
- 3.0.5Whistleblowing or Raising ConcernsJune 23, 2025
- 3.0.6Missing ChildrenAugust 29, 2024
- 3.0.7Internet, Photographs and Mobile PhonesJune 23, 2025
- 3.0.8BullyingAugust 29, 2024
- 3.0.9Child Sexual ExploitationAugust 29, 2024
- 3.0.10Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesJune 23, 2025
- 3.0.11Extremism and RadicalisationJune 23, 2025
- 3.0.12Self-harm and Suicidal BehaviourJune 23, 2025
- 3.0.13Female Genital MutilationAugust 29, 2024
- 3.0.14The Foster Home and Health and SafetyJune 23, 2025
- 3.0.15Surveillance and MonitoringJune 23, 2025
4.The Placement
- 4.0.1Types of Placement (including changes e.g. Adoption)August 29, 2024
- 4.0.2Understanding Placement Plans and Looked After ReviewsAugust 29, 2024
- 4.0.3Helping a Child to Settle Into Your HomeAugust 29, 2024
- 4.0.4My Placement may be Breaking DownAugust 29, 2024
- 4.0.5Ending a PlacementAugust 29, 2024
5.Caring for Children
- 5.0.1What Decisions Can I Make?August 2, 2024
- 5.0.2Involving Children in Decision MakingAugust 29, 2024
- 5.0.3Risk Assessment and PlanningJune 23, 2025
- 5.0.4HealthAugust 29, 2024
- 5.0.5School and EducationAugust 29, 2024
- 5.0.6Contact Between the Child, their Family and OthersJune 23, 2025
- 5.0.7Children with a Disability and those Children who May Need Special Medical HelpAugust 29, 2024
- 5.0.8Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportJune 23, 2025
- 5.0.9Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintAugust 29, 2024
- 5.0.10Relationships and SexAugust 29, 2024
- 5.0.11Alcohol, Drugs and SmokingJune 23, 2025
- 5.0.12IdentityAugust 29, 2024
- 5.0.13Keeping MemoriesAugust 2, 2024
- 5.0.14Transporting ChildrenAugust 29, 2024
- 5.0.15Babysitters, Day Care and Overnight StaysAugust 29, 2024
- 5.0.16First Aid and MedicationAugust 29, 2024
- 5.0.17Moving Towards IndependenceAugust 29, 2024
6.Resources
- 6.0.1Local Resources
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