Section 2, Fitness to Provide or Manage the Administration of a Fostering Service has been updated in line with updated Ofsted Guidance – Social Care Common Inspection Framework: Independent Fostering Agencies.
A new section has been added on Other Harmful Practices. The Health and Care Act 2022 has made it illegal to carry out, offer or aid and abet virginity testing or hymenoplasty in any part of the UK. It is also illegal for UK nationals and residents to do these things outside the UK. Information has also been added on Breast Flattening which is an offence as set out in CPS So-Called Honour-Based Abuse Legal Guidance.
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.
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Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities
