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Working Together To Safeguard Children 2026 Update.

The Mental Health Act 2025 Reforms.

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1.About Us

  1. 1.0.1Using this HandbookFebruary 10, 2026
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeFebruary 10, 2025
  3. 1.0.3Promoting Equality and DiversityFebruary 10, 2026
  4. 1.0.4Children's GuideFebruary 10, 2026
  5. 1.0.5Foster Carers' CharterFebruary 10, 2025

2.Being a Foster Carer

  1. 2.0.1What happens now I am approved?February 10, 2026
  2. 2.0.2Foster Care AgreementFebruary 10, 2026
  3. 2.0.3Developing a Safer Caring PlanFebruary 10, 2026
  4. 2.0.4Support and SupervisionFebruary 10, 2026
  5. 2.0.5Money Matters and InsuranceFebruary 10, 2026
  6. 2.0.6Support to your own ChildrenFebruary 10, 2026
  7. 2.0.7Reviewing my Approval and AppealsFebruary 10, 2026
  8. 2.0.8Training and DevelopmentFebruary 10, 2026
  9. 2.0.9Recording and Information SharingFebruary 10, 2026
  10. 2.0.10Significant Events and Notifications - When I need to tell other people about thingsFebruary 10, 2026
  11. 2.0.11Working with Families and other ProfessionalsFebruary 10, 2026
  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 ConcernsFebruary 10, 2026
  2. 3.0.2What happens if an allegation is made against me or my family?February 10, 2026
  3. 3.0.3Complaints by and for ChildrenFebruary 10, 2026
  4. 3.0.4How can I make a Complaint against the Fostering Service?February 10, 2025
  5. 3.0.5WhistleblowingFebruary 10, 2026
  6. 3.0.6Missing ChildrenFebruary 10, 2026
  7. 3.0.7Internet, Photographs and Mobile PhonesFebruary 10, 2026
  8. 3.0.8BullyingFebruary 10, 2026
  9. 3.0.9Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)February 10, 2026
  10. 3.0.10Extremism and RadicalisationFebruary 10, 2026
  11. 3.0.11Self-Harm and Suicidal BehaviourFebruary 10, 2026
  12. 3.0.12Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesFebruary 10, 2026
  13. 3.0.13Female Genital MutilationFebruary 10, 2026
  14. 3.0.14The Foster Home and Health and SafetyFebruary 10, 2026
  15. 3.0.15Surveillance and MonitoringOctober 19, 2022

4.The Placement

  1. 4.0.1Types of Placement (including changes e.g. Adoption)February 10, 2025
  2. 4.0.2Understanding Placement Plans and Looked After ReviewsDecember 17, 2024
  3. 4.0.3Helping a Child to Settle Into Your HomeFebruary 10, 2026
  4. 4.0.4My Placement may be Breaking DownDecember 17, 2024
  5. 4.0.5Ending a PlacementFebruary 10, 2026

5.Caring for Children

  1. 5.0.1What Decisions Can I Make?December 17, 2024
  2. 5.0.2Involving Children in Decision MakingFebruary 10, 2026
  3. 5.0.3Risk Assessment and PlanningFebruary 10, 2026
  4. 5.0.4HealthFebruary 10, 2026
  5. 5.0.5School and EducationFebruary 10, 2026
  6. 5.0.6Contact Between the Child, their Family and OthersFebruary 10, 2026
  7. 5.0.7Children with a Disability and those Children who May Need Special Medical HelpFebruary 10, 2026
  8. 5.0.8Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportFebruary 10, 2026
  9. 5.0.9Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintFebruary 10, 2026
  10. 5.0.10Relationships and SexFebruary 10, 2026
  11. 5.0.11Alcohol, Drugs and SmokingFebruary 10, 2026
  12. 5.0.12IdentityFebruary 10, 2026
  13. 5.0.13Keeping MemoriesFebruary 10, 2026
  14. 5.0.14Transporting ChildrenFebruary 10, 2026
  15. 5.0.15Babysitters, Day Care and Overnight StaysFebruary 10, 2026
  16. 5.0.16First Aid and MedicationFebruary 10, 2026
  17. 5.0.17Moving Towards IndependenceFebruary 10, 2026

6.Resources

  1. 6.0.1Local Resources

Last Updated: December 17, 2024

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