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Please Note: In Somerset, we strive to use language that takes account of the views of care experienced young people. The term placement is used in these procedures, but we try not to use it in practice, preferring to use the word "home" wherever possible.

See also: TACT: Language that cares - Changing the way professionals talk about Children in Care.

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1.About Us

2.Being a Foster Carer

3.Safeguarding Everyone in our Household

4.The Placement

5.Caring for Children

6.Resources

1.About Us

  1. 1.0.1Using this HandbookDecember 13, 2022
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeJuly 18, 2023
  3. 1.0.3Promoting Equality and DiversityFebruary 22, 2022
  4. 1.0.4Children's GuideJuly 18, 2023
  5. 1.0.5Foster Carers' CharterDecember 13, 2022

2.Being a Foster Carer

  1. 2.0.1What happens now I am approved?February 22, 2022
  2. 2.0.2Foster Care AgreementDecember 13, 2022
  3. 2.0.3Developing a Safer Caring Family AgreementDecember 13, 2022
  4. 2.0.4Support and SupervisionDecember 13, 2022
  5. 2.0.5Money Matters and InsuranceDecember 13, 2022
  6. 2.0.6Support to your own ChildrenDecember 13, 2022
  7. 2.0.7Reviewing my Approval and AppealsDecember 13, 2022
  8. 2.0.8Training and DevelopmentDecember 13, 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 thingsDecember 13, 2022
  11. 2.0.11Working with Families and other ProfessionalsDecember 13, 2022
  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 ConcernsDecember 13, 2022
  2. 3.0.2What happens if an allegation is made against me or my family?December 13, 2022
  3. 3.0.3Complaints by and for ChildrenJuly 18, 2023
  4. 3.0.4How can I make a Complaint against the Fostering Service?July 18, 2023
  5. 3.0.5WhistleblowingFebruary 22, 2022
  6. 3.0.6Missing ChildrenDecember 13, 2022
  7. 3.0.7Internet, Photographs and Mobile PhonesDecember 13, 2022
  8. 3.0.8BullyingDecember 13, 2022
  9. 3.0.9Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)December 13, 2022
  10. 3.0.10Extremism and RadicalisationFebruary 22, 2022
  11. 3.0.11Self-Harm and Suicidal BehaviourJuly 18, 2023
  12. 3.0.12Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesDecember 13, 2022
  13. 3.0.13Female Genital MutilationJuly 18, 2023
  14. 3.0.14The Foster Home and Health and SafetyJuly 18, 2023
  15. 3.0.15Surveillance and MonitoringJuly 18, 2023

4.The Placement

  1. 4.0.1Types of Placement (including changes e.g. Adoption)December 13, 2022
  2. 4.0.2Understanding Placement Plans and Looked After ReviewsFebruary 22, 2022
  3. 4.0.3Helping a Child to Settle Into Your HomeDecember 13, 2022
  4. 4.0.4My Placement may be Breaking DownDecember 13, 2022
  5. 4.0.5Ending a PlacementDecember 13, 2022

5.Caring for Children

  1. 5.0.1What Decisions Can I Make?February 22, 2022
  2. 5.0.2Involving Children in Decision MakingDecember 13, 2022
  3. 5.0.3Risk Assessment and PlanningDecember 13, 2022
  4. 5.0.4HealthJuly 18, 2023
  5. 5.0.5School and EducationDecember 13, 2022
  6. 5.0.6Contact Between the Child, their Family and OthersDecember 13, 2022
  7. 5.0.7Children with a Disability and those Children who May Need Special Medical HelpDecember 13, 2022
  8. 5.0.8Positive Relationships and Understanding and Responding to BehaviourJuly 18, 2023
  9. 5.0.9Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintJuly 18, 2023
  10. 5.0.10Relationships and SexJuly 18, 2023
  11. 5.0.11Alcohol, Drugs and SmokingFebruary 22, 2022
  12. 5.0.12IdentityFebruary 22, 2022
  13. 5.0.13Keeping MemoriesFebruary 22, 2022
  14. 5.0.14Transporting ChildrenDecember 13, 2022
  15. 5.0.15Babysitters, Day Care and Overnight StaysDecember 13, 2022
  16. 5.0.16First Aid and MedicationJuly 18, 2023
  17. 5.0.17Moving Towards IndependenceDecember 13, 2022

6.Resources

  1. 6.0.1Local ContactsDecember 13, 2022
  2. 6.0.2Local Resources

Last Updated: July 18, 2023

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