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1.About Us
- 1.0.1Using this HandbookAugust 1, 2024
- 1.0.2Statement of PurposeApril 23, 2025
- 1.0.3Promoting Equality and DiversityAugust 9, 2024
- 1.0.4Children's GuideApril 23, 2025
- 1.0.5Foster Carers' CharterApril 23, 2025
2.Being a Foster Carer
- 2.0.1What happens now I am approved?April 23, 2025
- 2.0.2Foster Care AgreementApril 23, 2025
- 2.0.3Developing a Safer Caring PlanApril 23, 2025
- 2.0.4Support and SupervisionApril 23, 2025
- 2.0.5Money Matters and InsuranceDecember 11, 2025
- 2.0.6Support to your own ChildrenApril 23, 2025
- 2.0.7Reviewing my Approval and AppealsApril 23, 2025
- 2.0.8Training and DevelopmentApril 23, 2025
- 2.0.9Recording and Information SharingApril 23, 2025
- 2.0.10Significant Events and Notifications - When I need to tell other people about thingsApril 23, 2025
- 2.0.11Working with Families and other ProfessionalsApril 23, 2025
- 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 Referring Safeguarding ConcernsJuly 15, 2024
- 3.0.2What happens if an allegation is made against me or my family?April 23, 2025
- 3.0.3Complaints by and for ChildrenAugust 9, 2024
- 3.0.4How can I make a Complaint against the Fostering Service?April 23, 2025
- 3.0.5WhistleblowingApril 23, 2025
- 3.0.6Missing ChildrenDecember 11, 2025
- 3.0.7Internet, Photographs and Mobile PhonesDecember 11, 2025
- 3.0.8BullyingApril 23, 2025
- 3.0.9Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)August 9, 2024
- 3.0.10Extremism and RadicalisationApril 23, 2025
- 3.0.11Self-Harm and Suicidal BehaviourApril 23, 2025
- 3.0.12Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesDecember 11, 2025
- 3.0.13Female Genital MutilationDecember 11, 2025
- 3.0.14The Foster Home and Health and SafetyApril 23, 2025
- 3.0.15Surveillance and MonitoringApril 23, 2025
4.The Placement
- 4.0.1Types of Placement (including changes e.g. Adoption)April 23, 2025
- 4.0.2Understanding Placement Plans and Cared for Child ReviewsApril 23, 2025
- 4.0.3Helping a Child to Settle Into Your HomeApril 23, 2025
- 4.0.4My Placement may be Breaking DownApril 23, 2025
- 4.0.5Ending a PlacementApril 23, 2025
5.Caring for Children
- 5.0.1What Decisions Can I Make?April 23, 2025
- 5.0.2Involving Children in Decision MakingApril 23, 2025
- 5.0.3Risk Assessment and PlanningApril 23, 2025
- 5.0.4HealthDecember 11, 2025
- 5.0.5School and EducationDecember 11, 2025
- 5.0.6Family Time Between the Child, their Family and OthersApril 23, 2025
- 5.0.7Children with a Disability and those Children who May Need Special Medical HelpJuly 14, 2025
- 5.0.8Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportApril 23, 2025
- 5.0.9Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintJune 12, 2024
- 5.0.10Relationships and SexApril 23, 2025
- 5.0.11Alcohol, Drugs and SmokingApril 23, 2025
- 5.0.12IdentityApril 23, 2025
- 5.0.13Keeping MemoriesApril 23, 2025
- 5.0.14Transporting ChildrenDecember 11, 2025
- 5.0.15Babysitters, Day Care and Overnight StaysApril 23, 2025
- 5.0.16First Aid and MedicationDecember 11, 2025
- 5.0.17Moving Towards IndependenceApril 23, 2025
6.Resources
- 6.0.1Local Resources
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