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DMRIndependent Fostering Agency Procedures Manual

Amendments

 

October 2023

CAPTION: October 2023
   
Updated Chapters
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Managing Allegations Against Staff and Foster Carers

This chapter has been amended in line with revised Keeping Children Safe in Education. New Section 2, The Difference Between an Allegation of Harm and a Concern has been added.

Staffing and Safe Recruitment of Staff

This chapter has been amended in line with revised statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education.  Information was added to note that Keeping Children Safe in Education provides that copies of a curriculum vitae should only be accepted alongside an application form as a curriculum vitae on its own may not provide adequate information. Information has also been added in relation to online searches.

Health Care Assessments and Plans

Information has been added into Section 4, Health Plans in relation to allergies.

Medication and First Aid

Section 4, Allergies has been added to this chapter.

Health and Safety in the Foster Home

Information has been added into Section 6, Diet, Nutrition and Allergies, in relation to allergies.

New Chapters
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Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities

This chapter has been added to the manual.

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