2.1	Foster Carers
2.1.1	Fostering Panel
2.1.2	Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster Carers
2.1.3	Placements with Foster Carers
2.1.4	Parent and Child Arrangements
2.1.5	Exemptions and Extensions
2.1.6	Review and Termination of Approval of Foster Carers
2.1.7	Assessment of Pets
2.2	Safeguarding
2.2.1	Safeguarding Children and Young People
2.2.2	Managing Allegations Against Staff and Foster Carers
2.2.3	Notifications of Significant Events
2.2.4	Complaints
2.2.5	Whistleblowing
2.2.6	Persons Disqualified from Fostering

3.1	Planning for Care
3.1.1	Delegated Authority
3.1.2	Reviews and Meetings
3.1.3	Placement Disruption Meetings
3.2	Safeguarding and Personal Care
3.2.1	Safer Care Practice, Personal Care and Relationships
3.2.2	Internet, Photographs and Mobile Phones
3.2.3	Countering Bullying
3.2.4	Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual Exploitation
3.2.5	Identifying and Supporting Children and Young People Vulnerable to Violent Extremism including Radicalisation
3.2.6	Transporting Children
3.3	Promoting Positive Relationships and Behaviour
3.3.1	Behaviour Management
3.3.2	Missing Children
3.4	Health and Well-Being
3.4.1	Alcohol, Drugs and Solvents
3.4.2	Medication and First Aid
3.4.3	Smoking
3.5	Education
3.5.1	Education
3.6	Transition to Adulthood
3.6.1	Preparing Young People for Adulthood
3.6.2	Staying Put
3.7	Promoting and Supporting Contact
3.7.1	Contact with Parents, Siblings and Others
3.7.2	Social Visits and Overnight Stays
3.8	Records
3.8.1	Recording Policy and Guidelines
3.8.2	Information Sharing and Confidentiality
3.8.3	Access to Records

Foundation FosteringIndependent Fostering Agency Procedures

Contents

1.1	Policies, Values and Principles
1.2	Statement of Purpose - local information
1.3	Children's Guide - local information
1.4	Foster Carers Charter - local information
1.5	Consultation and Participation
1.6	Equality and Diversity
1.7	Supervision, Support and Training of Staff and Foster Carers