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1.About Us

  1. 1.0.1Using this Handbook
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  2. 1.0.2Statement of Purpose
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  3. 1.0.3Promoting Equality and Diversity
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  4. 1.0.4Children's Guide
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  5. 1.0.5Foster Carers' Charter
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2.Being a Foster Carer

  1. 2.0.1What happens now I am approved?
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  2. 2.0.2Foster Care Agreement
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  3. 2.0.3Developing a Safer Caring Plan
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  4. 2.0.4Support and Supervision
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  5. 2.0.5Money Matters and Insurance
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  6. 2.0.6Support to your own Children
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  7. 2.0.7Reviewing my Approval and Appeals
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  8. 2.0.8Training and Development
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  9. 2.0.9Recording and Information Sharing
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  10. 2.0.10Significant Events and Notifications - When I need to tell other people about things
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  11. 2.0.11Working with Families and other Professionals
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  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

3.Safeguarding Everyone in our Household

  1. 3.0.1Safeguarding Children and Referring Safeguarding Concerns
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  2. 3.0.2What happens if an allegation is made against me or my family?
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  3. 3.0.3Complaints by and for Children
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  4. 3.0.4How can I make a Complaint against the Fostering Service?
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  5. 3.0.5Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns
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  6. 3.0.6Missing Children
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  7. 3.0.7Internet, Photographs and Mobile Phones
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  8. 3.0.8Bullying
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  9. 3.0.9Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
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  10. 3.0.10Extremism and Radicalisation
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  11. 3.0.11Self-Harm and Suicidal Behaviour
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  12. 3.0.12Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
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  13. 3.0.13Female Genital Mutilation
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  14. 3.0.14The Foster Home and Health and Safety
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  15. 3.0.15Surveillance and Monitoring
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4.The Placement

  1. 4.0.1Types of Placement (including changes e.g. Adoption)
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  2. 4.0.2Understanding Placement Plans and Looked After Reviews
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  3. 4.0.3Helping a Child to Settle Into Your Home
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  4. 4.0.4My Placement may be Breaking Down
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  5. 4.0.5Ending a Placement
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5.Caring for Children

  1. 5.0.1What Decisions Can I Make?
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  2. 5.0.2Involving Children in Decision Making
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  3. 5.0.3Risk Assessment and Planning
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  4. 5.0.4Health
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  5. 5.0.5School and Education
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  6. 5.0.6Contact Between the Child, their Family and Others
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  7. 5.0.7Children with a Disability and those Children who May Need Special Medical Help
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  8. 5.0.8Positive Relationships and Behaviour Support
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  9. 5.0.9Restrictive Physical Intervention and Restraint
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  10. 5.0.10Relationships and Sex
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  11. 5.0.11Alcohol, Drugs and Smoking
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  12. 5.0.12Identity
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  13. 5.0.13Keeping Memories
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  14. 5.0.14Transporting Children
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  15. 5.0.15Babysitters, Day Care and Overnight Stays
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  16. 5.0.16First Aid and Medication
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  17. 5.0.17Moving Towards Independence
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6.Resources

  1. 6.0.1Local Resources

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