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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 HandbookJanuary 30, 2026
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeMarch 26, 2024
  3. 1.0.3Promoting Equality and DiversityJanuary 30, 2026
  4. 1.0.4Children's GuideMarch 26, 2024
  5. 1.0.5Foster Carers' CharterJanuary 30, 2026

2.Being a Foster Carer

  1. 2.0.1Becoming a Foster CarerMarch 26, 2024
  2. 2.0.2What happens now I am approved?March 26, 2024
  3. 2.0.3Foster Care AgreementJanuary 30, 2026
  4. 2.0.4Developing a Safer Caring PlanMarch 26, 2024
  5. 2.0.5Supervision and Support of Foster Carers PolicyMarch 26, 2024
  6. 2.0.6Unannounced VisitsMarch 26, 2024
  7. 2.0.7Money Matters and InsuranceJanuary 30, 2026
  8. 2.0.8Support to your own ChildrenJanuary 30, 2026
  9. 2.0.9Reviewing my Approval and AppealsJanuary 30, 2026
  10. 2.0.10Resignation ProcedureMarch 26, 2024
  11. 2.0.11Recording and Information SharingJanuary 30, 2026
  12. 2.0.12Significant Incidents and Notifications - When I need to tell other people about thingsMarch 26, 2024
  13. 2.0.13Working with Families and other ProfessionalsJanuary 30, 2026
  14. 2.0.14Training and DevelopmentJanuary 30, 2026
  15. 2.0.15Training, Support and Development Standards for Foster CareMarch 26, 2024

3.Safeguarding Everyone in our Household

  1. 3.0.1Safeguarding Children and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsJanuary 30, 2026
  2. 3.0.2What happens if an allegation is made against me or my family?January 30, 2026
  3. 3.0.3Complaints by and for ChildrenJanuary 30, 2026
  4. 3.0.4How can I make a Complaint against the Fostering Service?January 30, 2026
  5. 3.0.5Whistleblowing or Raising ConcernsJanuary 30, 2026
  6. 3.0.6Missing ChildrenMarch 26, 2024
  7. 3.0.7Social Media and Internet SafetyMarch 26, 2024
  8. 3.0.8BullyingMarch 26, 2024
  9. 3.0.9Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)January 30, 2025
  10. 3.0.10Extremism and RadicalisationJanuary 30, 2026
  11. 3.0.11Self-Harm and Suicidal BehaviourJanuary 30, 2025
  12. 3.0.12Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesJanuary 30, 2026
  13. 3.0.13Young People and WeaponsMarch 26, 2024
  14. 3.0.14Female Genital MutilationJanuary 30, 2026
  15. 3.0.15The Foster Home and Health and SafetyJanuary 30, 2026
  16. 3.0.16Firearms, Shotguns, Weapons, Knives and AmmunitionMarch 26, 2024
  17. 3.0.17Use of Surveillance in a Foster HomeMarch 26, 2024

4.The Placement

  1. 4.0.1Types of Placement within BFfC’s Fostering ServiceJanuary 30, 2026
  2. 4.0.2Understanding Placement Plans, Care Plans and Looked After ReviewsJanuary 30, 2026
  3. 4.0.3Helping a Child to Settle into Your HomeMarch 26, 2024
  4. 4.0.4Placement Endings and Notice on PlacementsMarch 26, 2024

5.Caring for Children

  1. 5.0.1What Decisions Can I Make? (Delegated Authority)March 26, 2024
  2. 5.0.2Involving Children in Decision MakingJanuary 30, 2026
  3. 5.0.3Risk Assessment and Safety PlanningMarch 26, 2024
  4. 5.0.4HealthMarch 26, 2024
  5. 5.0.5School and EducationJanuary 30, 2026
  6. 5.0.6Contact (Family Time) Between the Child, their Family and OthersMarch 26, 2024
  7. 5.0.7Caring for Children with Disabilities and Complex Health NeedsMarch 26, 2024
  8. 5.0.8Promoting Positive BehavioursJanuary 30, 2026
  9. 5.0.9Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintJanuary 30, 2026
  10. 5.0.10Relationships and SexMarch 26, 2024
  11. 5.0.11Alcohol, Drugs and SmokingMarch 26, 2024
  12. 5.0.12IdentityJanuary 30, 2026
  13. 5.0.13Recording and Keeping MemoriesMarch 26, 2024
  14. 5.0.14Transporting ChildrenJanuary 30, 2026
  15. 5.0.15Babysitters, Day Care and Overnight StaysMarch 26, 2024
  16. 5.0.16First Aid and MedicationMarch 26, 2024
  17. 5.0.17Moving Towards IndependenceJanuary 30, 2026

6.Resources

  1. 6.0.1Local Resources
  2. 6.0.2Amendments

Last Updated: January 30, 2025

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