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This contents list is sub divided into the following sections, each Section contains relevant Chapters/Procedures: (Click on the title to jump to the Section you require):

  1. Policies, Values and Principles
  2. Leadership and Management
  3. Foster Carers
    1. Foster Carers
    2. Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings and Overall Experiences
    3. Education, Leisure and Activities
    4. Safeguarding
  4. Caring for Children
    1. Planning for Care
    2. Safeguarding and Personal Care
    3. Promoting Positive Relationships and Behaviour
    4. Health and Well-Being
    5. Education
    6. Transition to Adulthood
    7. Promoting and Supporting Contact
    8. Records

1. Policies, Values and Principles

1.1 Policies, Values and Principles  
1.2 CFC Values, Mission and Vision Statement (local information)  
1.3 Statement of Purpose (local information)  
1.4 Children's Guide (local information)  
1.5 Foster Carers Charter (local information)  
1.6 Equality and Diversity  
1.7 Standards of Care Policy  
1.8 Changes in the Foster Household Composition  
1.9 Conflict of Interest Policy  

2. Leadership and Management

2.1 Leadership and Management  
2.2 Monitoring and Review  
2.3 Notifications of Significant Events to Other Agencies  
2.4 Managing Allegations Against Staff and Foster Carers  
2.5 Supervision, Support and Training of Staff and Foster Carers  
2.6 Safer Recruitment Policy (Local Resources)  
2.7 Complaints  
2.8 Complaints from members of the Public of LA (local information)  
2.9 Whistleblowing Updated

3. Foster Carers

3.1

Foster Carers

  
3.1.1 Fostering Panel  
3.1.2 Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster Carers  
3.1.3 Placements with Foster Carers  
3.1.4 Parent and Child Arrangements  
3.1.5 Exemptions and Extensions  
3.1.6 Review and Termination of Approval of Foster Carers  
3.1.7 Disclosure and Barring Service Policy  
3.1.8 Learning and Improvement Framework  
3.1.9 Finance Policy  
3.1.10 Insurance Policy  
3.1.11 Adoption by Foster Carers of a Foster Child Already Placed With Them  
3.1.12 Fostering for Adoption  
3.1.13 Persons Disqualified from Fostering Updated

3.2

Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings and Overall Experiences

  
3.2.1 Consultation and Participation  
3.2.2 Advocacy and Independent Visitors  

3.3

Education, Leisure and Activities

  
3.3.1 Education  
3.3.2 Leisure Activities  

4. Caring for Children

4.1

Planning for Care

  
4.1.1 Care Planning  
4.1.2 Delegated Authority  
4.1.3 Providing Personalised Care  
4.1.4 Reviews and Meetings  
4.1.5 Promoting Placement Stability  

4.2

Safeguarding and Personal Care

  
4.2.1 Recognising Abuse and Neglect  
4.2.2 Safeguarding Children and Young People  
4.2.3 Safeguarding Adults Policy  
4.2.4 Safer Care Practice, Personal Care and Relationships  
4.2.5 Internet, Photographs and Mobile Phones Updated
4.2.6 Countering Bullying  
4.2.7 Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual Exploitation  
4.2.8 Radicalisation and Violent Extremism Updated
4.2.9 Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines  
4.2.10 Female Genital Mutilation  
4.2.11 Self Harm and Suicidal Behaviour  
4.2.12 Missing Children Updated

4.3

Health and Safety

  
4.3.1 Health & Safety in the Foster Home Updated
4.3.2 Transporting Children Updated
4.3.3 Assessment of Pets  

4.4

Promoting Positive Relationships and Behaviour

  
4.4.1 Positive Relationships and Behaviour Management Updated
4.4.2 Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on When to Involve the Police  
4.4.3 Restrictive Physical Intervention and Restraint  

4.5

Health and Well-Being

  
4.5.1 Health Care Assessments and Plans Updated
4.5.2 Alcohol, Drugs and Solvents  
4.5.3 Medication and First Aid Updated
4.5.4 Smoking  
4.5.5 Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities New

4.6

Transition to Adulthood

  
4.6.1 Preparing Young People for Adulthood Updated
4.6.2 Staying Put  
4.6.3 Transitioning for Young People with Extra Needs and Mixed Placements  

4.7

Promoting and Supporting Contact

  
4.7.1 Contact with Parents, Siblings and Others Updated
4.7.2 Social Visits and Overnight Stays  

4.8

Records

  
4.8.1 Recording Policy and Guidelines  
4.8.2 Information Sharing and Confidentiality  
4.8.3 Access to Records  
4.8.4 Risk Assessment and Planning  
  See: NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People  
  and Promoting Wellbeing and Positive Identity for a Child or Young Person Who is Looked After: A Quick Guide for Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners