Foster carers' handbook
See below the guidance and policies that make up our foster carers' handbook.
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Allegations against foster carers (FCH050) (PDF, 170.1kb)
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Anti bullying guidance for foster carers (FCH032) (PDF, 143.5kb)
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Using babysitters and child minders (FCH001) (PDF, 81.8kb)
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Carers movements between agencies (F011) (PDF, 195.7kb)
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Conflict of Interest (FCH034) (PDF, 123.1kb)
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Family contact and friendships (FCH005) (PDF, 200.5kb)
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Court appearances (FCH006) (PDF, 126.5kb)
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Event of a fire (FCH016) (PDF, 104.4kb)
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Exemptions to the usual fostering limit (FCH007) (PDF, 322.6kb)
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Foster carer annual review (FCH045) (PDF, 875.9kb)
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Foster carers payment for skills scheme policy (PDF, 551.0kb)
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Guidance for promoting health of looked after children and young people (CC005 08) (PDF, 134.8kb)
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Guidance when applying for passports (FCH033) (PDF, 35.8kb)
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Health and safety guidance (FCH038) (PDF, 338.4kb)
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Holidays guidance (FCH008) (PDF, 122.2kb)
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Identity cards for foster carers (FCH029) (PDF, 140.3kb)
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In the event of a death of a foster child (FCH024) (PDF, 212.3kb)
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Managing behaviour (FCH010) (PDF, 240.8kb)
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Notifiable incidents and significant events procedure (PDF, 361.0kb)
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Planning and placements for foster carers (FCH019) (PDF, 197.9kb)
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Records and recording keeping (FCH041) (PDF, 282.3kb)
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Records and recording keeping - appendix 1 (recording sheet) (PDF, 159.9kb)
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Records and record keeping - appendix 1 (recording sheet) Word document (DOC, 90.0kb)
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Responsibilities of our fostering service (CC005 6) (PDF, 274.9kb)
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Safe care family policy for foster carers (FCH013) (PDF, 225.3kb)
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Significant changes (FCH025) (PDF, 26.1kb)
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Storage and administration of medicines (FCH053) (PDF, 133.5kb)
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Support and supervision of foster carers (PDF, 255.3kb)
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Training, training support and development standards portfolio (FCH046) (PDF, 124.3kb)
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Understanding legislation regulations and national standards (FCH015) (PDF, 192.5kb)
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Young people moving towards adulthood (FSP001) (PDF, 284.7kb)
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