Contents

1.Policies, Values and Principles

1. 1.0.1Policies, Values and PrinciplesFebruary 17, 2026
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 ManagementFebruary 17, 2026
2. 2.0.2Monitoring and ReviewFebruary 17, 2026
3. 2.0.3Notifications of Significant Events to Other AgenciesFebruary 17, 2026
4. 2.0.4Managing Allegations Against Staff and Foster CarersFebruary 17, 2026
5. 2.0.5Supervision, Support and Training of Staff and Foster CarersFebruary 17, 2026
6. 2.0.6Safer Recruitment PolicyJuly 24, 2024
7. 2.0.7ComplaintsFebruary 17, 2026
8. 2.0.8Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkFebruary 17, 2026

3.Foster Carers

3.1Foster Carers

1. 3.1.1Fostering PanelFebruary 17, 2026
2. 3.1.2Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster CarersFebruary 17, 2026
3. 3.1.3Placements with Foster CarersFebruary 17, 2026
4. 3.1.4Parent and Child ArrangementsFebruary 17, 2026
5. 3.1.5Exemptions and ExtensionsFebruary 17, 2026
6. 3.1.6Review and Termination of Approval of Foster CarersFebruary 17, 2026
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 FosteringFebruary 17, 2026
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 ParticipationFebruary 17, 2026
2. 3.2.2Advocacy and Independent VisitorsFebruary 17, 2026

3.3Education, Leisure and Activities

1. 3.3.1EducationFebruary 17, 2026
2. 3.3.2Leisure and ActivitiesFebruary 17, 2026

4.Caring for Children

4.1Planning for Care

1. 4.1.1Care PlanningFebruary 17, 2026
2. 4.1.2Delegated AuthorityFebruary 17, 2026
3. 4.1.3Providing Personalised CareFebruary 17, 2026
4. 4.1.4Reviews and MeetingsFebruary 17, 2026
5. 4.1.5Promoting Placement StabilityFebruary 17, 2026

4.2Safeguarding and Personal Care

1. 4.2.1Recognising Abuse and NeglectFebruary 17, 2026
2. 4.2.2Safeguarding Children and Young PeopleFebruary 17, 2026
3. 4.2.3Safeguarding Adults PolicyJuly 24, 2024
4. 4.2.4Safer Care Practice, Personal Care and RelationshipsFebruary 17, 2026
5. 4.2.5Internet, Photographs and Mobile PhonesFebruary 17, 2026
6. 4.2.6Countering BullyingFebruary 17, 2026
7. 4.2.7Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationFebruary 17, 2026
8. 4.2.8Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismFebruary 17, 2026
9. 4.2.9Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
   Updated
   February 17, 2026
10. 4.2.10Female Genital MutilationFebruary 17, 2026
11. 4.2.11Self Harm and Suicidal BehaviourFebruary 17, 2026
12. 4.2.12Missing ChildrenFebruary 17, 2026

4.3Health and Safety

1. 4.3.1Health & Safety in the Foster HomeFebruary 17, 2026
2. 4.3.2Transporting ChildrenFebruary 17, 2026
3. 4.3.3Assessment of PetsFebruary 17, 2026

4.4Positive Relationships

1. 4.4.1Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportFebruary 17, 2026
2. 4.4.2Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on When to Involve the Police
   Updated
   February 17, 2026
3. 4.4.3Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintFebruary 17, 2026

4.5Health and Well-Being

1. 4.5.1Health Care Assessments and PlansFebruary 17, 2026
2. 4.5.2Alcohol, Drugs and SolventsFebruary 17, 2026
3. 4.5.3Medication and First Aid
   Updated
   February 17, 2026
4. 4.5.4SmokingFebruary 17, 2026
5. 4.5.5Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesFebruary 17, 2026

4.6Transition to Adulthood

1. 4.6.1Preparing Young People for AdulthoodFebruary 17, 2026
2. 4.6.2Staying PutJuly 24, 2024
3. 4.6.3Transitioning for Young People with Extra Needs and Mixed PlacementsFebruary 17, 2026

4.7Promoting and Supporting Contact

1. 4.7.1Contact with Parents, Siblings and OthersFebruary 17, 2026
2. 4.7.2Social Visits and Overnight StaysFebruary 17, 2026

4.8Records

1. 4.8.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesFebruary 17, 2026
2. 4.8.2Information Sharing and ConfidentialityFebruary 17, 2026
3. 4.8.3Access to RecordsFebruary 17, 2026
4. 4.8.4Risk Assessment and PlanningFebruary 17, 2026
5. 4.8.5NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People