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1.About Us

  1. 1.0.1Using this HandbookSeptember 1, 2023
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeSeptember 2, 2025
  3. 1.0.3Children's GuideSeptember 2, 2025
  4. 1.0.4Foster Carers Charter
  5. 1.0.5Foster Carer Support Arrangements Under Delegated Authority

2.Being a Foster Carer

  1. 2.0.1What happens now I am approved?September 2, 2025
  2. 2.0.2Foster Care AgreementSeptember 2, 2025
  3. 2.0.3Developing a Safer Caring PlanSeptember 2, 2025
  4. 2.0.4Support and SupervisionSeptember 2, 2025
  5. 2.0.5Money Matters and InsuranceSeptember 2, 2025
  6. 2.0.6Support to your own ChildrenSeptember 2, 2025
  7. 2.0.7Reviewing my Approval and AppealsFebruary 22, 2022
  8. 2.0.8Training and DevelopmentSeptember 2, 2025
  9. 2.0.9Recording and Information SharingSeptember 2, 2025
  10. 2.0.10Significant Events and Notifications - When I need to tell other people about thingsFebruary 22, 2022
  11. 2.0.11Working with Families and other ProfessionalsSeptember 2, 2025
  12. 2.0.12Appendix 1: Developing a Safer Caring Plan Template
  13. 2.0.13Training, Support and Development Standards for Foster Care - Evidence Workbook
  14. 2.0.14Training, Support and Development Standards for Foster Care - Guidance
  15. 2.0.15Training, Support and Development Standards for Foster Care - Evidencing Factsheet
  16. 2.0.16Training, Support and Development Standards for Short Break Foster Carers - Workbook
  17. 2.0.17Training, Support and Development Standards for Family and Friends Foster Carers - Workbook
  18. 2.0.18Derby City Foster Carers Allowance Booklet (2022-2023)
  19. 2.0.19Allowances for Fostering Equipment (2021 - 2022)

3.Safeguarding Everyone in our Household

  1. 3.0.1Safeguarding Children and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsSeptember 2, 2025
  2. 3.0.2What happens if an allegation is made against me or my family?September 2, 2025
  3. 3.0.3Complaints by and for ChildrenSeptember 2, 2025
  4. 3.0.4How can I make a Complaint against the Fostering Service?September 2, 2025
  5. 3.0.5Whistleblowing or Raising ConcernsSeptember 2, 2025
  6. 3.0.6Missing ChildrenSeptember 2, 2025
  7. 3.0.7Internet, Photographs and Mobile PhonesSeptember 2, 2025
  8. 3.0.8BullyingSeptember 2, 2025
  9. 3.0.9Extremism and RadicalisationSeptember 2, 2025
  10. 3.0.10Self-Harm and Suicidal BehaviourSeptember 2, 2025
  11. 3.0.11Children at Risk of Exploitation (CRE) and County LinesSeptember 2, 2025
  12. 3.0.12Female Genital MutilationSeptember 2, 2025
  13. 3.0.13The Foster Home and Health and SafetySeptember 2, 2025
  14. 3.0.14Surveillance and MonitoringSeptember 2, 2025

4.The Placement

  1. 4.0.1Types of Placement (including changes e.g. Adoption)September 2, 2025
  2. 4.0.2Understanding Placement Plans and Looked After ReviewsUnder Review
  3. 4.0.3Helping a Child to Settle Into Your HomeSeptember 2, 2025
  4. 4.0.4My Placement may be Breaking DownSeptember 2, 2025
  5. 4.0.5Ending a PlacementSeptember 2, 2025

5.Caring for Children

  1. 5.0.1What Decisions Can I Make?September 2, 2025
  2. 5.0.2Involving Children in Decision MakingFebruary 22, 2022
  3. 5.0.3Risk Assessment and PlanningSeptember 2, 2025
  4. 5.0.4HealthSeptember 2, 2025
  5. 5.0.5School and EducationSeptember 2, 2025
  6. 5.0.6Family Time Between the Child, their Family and OthersSeptember 2, 2025
  7. 5.0.7Children with a Disability and those Children who May Need Special Medical HelpSeptember 2, 2025
  8. 5.0.8Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportSeptember 2, 2025
  9. 5.0.9Physical InterventionSeptember 2, 2025
  10. 5.0.10Relationships and SexSeptember 2, 2025
  11. 5.0.11Alcohol, Drugs and SmokingSeptember 2, 2025
  12. 5.0.12Valuing Diversity and IdentitySeptember 2, 2025
  13. 5.0.13Keeping MemoriesSeptember 2, 2025
  14. 5.0.14Transporting ChildrenSeptember 2, 2025
  15. 5.0.15Babysitters, Day Care and Overnight StaysSeptember 2, 2025
  16. 5.0.16First Aid and MedicationSeptember 2, 2025
  17. 5.0.17Moving Towards IndependenceSeptember 2, 2025

6.Resources

  1. 6.0.1Local Resources

Last Updated: September 2, 2025

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