Contents

1.Policies, Values and Principles

1. 1.0.1Policies, Values and PrinciplesJuly 24, 2024
2. 1.0.2CFC Values, Mission and Vision StatementJuly 24, 2024
3. 1.0.3Statement of PurposeJuly 24, 2024
4. 1.0.4Children's GuideJuly 24, 2024
5. 1.0.5Foster Carers CharterJuly 24, 2024
6. 1.0.6Equality and Diversity Statement of Commitment and ActionJuly 24, 2024
7. 1.0.7Changes in the Foster Household CompositionJuly 24, 2024
8. 1.0.8Conflict of Interest PolicyJuly 24, 2024

2.Leadership and Management

1. 2.0.1Leadership and ManagementJuly 24, 2024
2. 2.0.2Monitoring and ReviewJuly 24, 2024
3. 2.0.3Notifications of Significant Events to Other AgenciesJuly 24, 2024
4. 2.0.4Managing Allegations Against Staff and Foster Carers
   Updated
   August 5, 2025
5. 2.0.5Supervision, Support and Training of Staff and Foster CarersNovember 11, 2024
6. 2.0.6Safer Recruitment PolicyJuly 24, 2024
7. 2.0.7Complaints
   Updated
   August 5, 2025
8. 2.0.8Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkAugust 5, 2025

3.Foster Carers

3.1Foster Carers

1. 3.1.1Fostering PanelJuly 24, 2024
2. 3.1.2Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster CarersNovember 11, 2024
3. 3.1.3Placements with Foster Carers
   Updated
   August 5, 2025
4. 3.1.4Parent and Child ArrangementsJuly 24, 2024
5. 3.1.5Exemptions and ExtensionsNovember 11, 2024
6. 3.1.6Review and Termination of Approval of Foster CarersJuly 24, 2024
7. 3.1.7Disclosure and Barring Service PolicyNovember 11, 2024
8. 3.1.8Learning and Improvement FrameworkJuly 24, 2024
9. 3.1.9Finance PolicyJuly 24, 2024
10. 3.1.10Insurance PolicyJuly 24, 2024
11. 3.1.11Adoption by Foster Carers of a Foster Child Already Placed With ThemJuly 24, 2024
12. 3.1.12Fostering for AdoptionJuly 24, 2024
13. 3.1.13Persons Disqualified from FosteringJuly 24, 2024
14. 3.1.14Breaches of Standards in Foster Care PolicyNovember 11, 2024

3.2Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings and Overall Experiences

1. 3.2.1Consultation and ParticipationJuly 24, 2024
2. 3.2.2Advocacy and Independent VisitorsJuly 24, 2024

3.3Education, Leisure and Activities

1. 3.3.1EducationJuly 24, 2024
2. 3.3.2Leisure and ActivitiesAugust 5, 2025

4.Caring for Children

4.1Planning for Care

1. 4.1.1Care PlanningJuly 24, 2024
2. 4.1.2Delegated AuthorityJuly 24, 2024
3. 4.1.3Providing Personalised CareJuly 24, 2024
4. 4.1.4Reviews and MeetingsNovember 11, 2024
5. 4.1.5Promoting Placement StabilityJuly 24, 2024

4.2Safeguarding and Personal Care

1. 4.2.1Recognising Abuse and Neglect
   Updated
   August 5, 2025
2. 4.2.2Safeguarding Children and Young PeopleJuly 24, 2024
3. 4.2.3Safeguarding Adults PolicyJuly 24, 2024
4. 4.2.4Safer Care Practice, Personal Care and RelationshipsJuly 24, 2024
5. 4.2.5Internet, Photographs and Mobile Phones
   Updated
   August 5, 2025
6. 4.2.6Countering BullyingJuly 24, 2024
7. 4.2.7Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationJuly 24, 2024
8. 4.2.8Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismAugust 5, 2025
9. 4.2.9Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
   Updated
   August 5, 2025
10. 4.2.10Female Genital MutilationNovember 11, 2024
11. 4.2.11Self Harm and Suicidal BehaviourAugust 5, 2025
12. 4.2.12Missing ChildrenNovember 11, 2024

4.3Health and Safety

1. 4.3.1Health & Safety in the Foster Home
   Updated
   August 5, 2025
2. 4.3.2Transporting ChildrenAugust 5, 2025
3. 4.3.3Assessment of Pets
   Updated
   August 5, 2025

4.4Positive Relationships

1. 4.4.1Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportAugust 5, 2025
2. 4.4.2Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on When to Involve the PoliceNovember 11, 2024
3. 4.4.3Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintJuly 24, 2024

4.5Health and Well-Being

1. 4.5.1Health Care Assessments and PlansJuly 25, 2024
2. 4.5.2Alcohol, Drugs and SolventsJuly 25, 2024
3. 4.5.3Medication and First AidJuly 25, 2024
4. 4.5.4Smoking
   Updated
   August 5, 2025
5. 4.5.5Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesJuly 25, 2024

4.6Transition to Adulthood

1. 4.6.1Preparing Young People for AdulthoodJuly 24, 2024
2. 4.6.2Staying PutJuly 24, 2024
3. 4.6.3Transitioning for Young People with Extra Needs and Mixed PlacementsJuly 24, 2024

4.7Promoting and Supporting Contact

1. 4.7.1Contact with Parents, Siblings and OthersAugust 5, 2025
2. 4.7.2Social Visits and Overnight StaysJuly 24, 2024

4.8Records

1. 4.8.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesJuly 24, 2024
2. 4.8.2Information Sharing and ConfidentialityNovember 11, 2024
3. 4.8.3Access to RecordsJuly 24, 2024
4. 4.8.4Risk Assessment and PlanningNovember 11, 2024
5. 4.8.5NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People
6. 4.8.6Promoting Wellbeing and Positive Identity for a Child or Young Person Who is Looked After: A Quick Guide for Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners