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1.About Us

  1. 1.0.1Using this HandbookSeptember 1, 2023
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeSeptember 2, 2024
  3. 1.0.3Children's GuideSeptember 2, 2024
  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?February 22, 2022
  2. 2.0.2Foster Care AgreementSeptember 2, 2024
  3. 2.0.3Developing a Safer Caring PlanFebruary 22, 2022
  4. 2.0.4Support and SupervisionFebruary 22, 2022
  5. 2.0.5Money Matters and InsuranceSeptember 2, 2024
  6. 2.0.6Support to your own ChildrenFebruary 22, 2022
  7. 2.0.7Reviewing my Approval and AppealsFebruary 22, 2022
  8. 2.0.8Training and DevelopmentFebruary 22, 2022
  9. 2.0.9Recording and Information SharingFebruary 22, 2022
  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, 2024
  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 1, 2023
  2. 3.0.2What happens if an allegation is made against me or my family?February 22, 2022
  3. 3.0.3Complaints by and for ChildrenFebruary 22, 2022
  4. 3.0.4How can I make a Complaint against the Fostering Service?February 22, 2022
  5. 3.0.5WhistleblowingSeptember 2, 2024
  6. 3.0.6Missing ChildrenFebruary 22, 2022
  7. 3.0.7Internet, Photographs and Mobile PhonesFebruary 22, 2022
  8. 3.0.8BullyingFebruary 22, 2022
  9. 3.0.9Extremism and RadicalisationFebruary 22, 2022
  10. 3.0.10Self-Harm and Suicidal BehaviourSeptember 1, 2023
  11. 3.0.11Children at Risk of Exploitation (CRE) and County LinesSeptember 2, 2024
  12. 3.0.12Female Genital MutilationSeptember 2, 2024
  13. 3.0.13The Foster Home and Health and SafetySeptember 2, 2024
  14. 3.0.14Surveillance and MonitoringSeptember 1, 2023

4.The Placement

  1. 4.0.1Types of Placement (including changes e.g. Adoption)February 22, 2022
  2. 4.0.2Understanding Placement Plans and Looked After ReviewsUnder Review
  3. 4.0.3Helping a Child to Settle Into Your HomeFebruary 22, 2022
  4. 4.0.4My Placement may be Breaking DownFebruary 22, 2022
  5. 4.0.5Ending a PlacementFebruary 22, 2022

5.Caring for Children

  1. 5.0.1What Decisions Can I Make?February 22, 2022
  2. 5.0.2Involving Children in Decision MakingFebruary 22, 2022
  3. 5.0.3Risk Assessment and PlanningFebruary 22, 2022
  4. 5.0.4HealthSeptember 1, 2023
  5. 5.0.5School and EducationSeptember 2, 2024
  6. 5.0.6Family Time Between the Child, their Family and OthersFebruary 22, 2022
  7. 5.0.7Children with a Disability and those Children who May Need Special Medical HelpFebruary 22, 2022
  8. 5.0.8Positive Relationships and Behaviour ManagementSeptember 2, 2024
  9. 5.0.9Physical InterventionFebruary 22, 2022
  10. 5.0.10Relationships and SexSeptember 2, 2024
  11. 5.0.11Alcohol, Drugs and SmokingSeptember 2, 2024
  12. 5.0.12Valuing Diversity and IdentityFebruary 22, 2022
  13. 5.0.13Keeping MemoriesSeptember 2, 2024
  14. 5.0.14Transporting ChildrenFebruary 22, 2022
  15. 5.0.15Babysitters, Day Care and Overnight StaysFebruary 22, 2022
  16. 5.0.16First Aid and MedicationSeptember 1, 2023
  17. 5.0.17Moving Towards IndependenceFebruary 22, 2022

6.Resources

  1. 6.0.1Local Resources

Last Updated: September 1, 2023

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