Amendments

2026

Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines	This chapter was updated in March 2026.
School and Education	This chapter was updated in March 2026.
What Decisions Can I Make?	This chapter was updated in March 2026.
Helping a Child to Settle Into Your Home	This chapter was updated in March 2026.
How can I make a Complaint against the Fostering Service?	This chapter was updated in March 2026.
What happens now I am approved?	This chapter was updated in March 2026.
First Aid and Medication	This chapter was updated in March 2026.
Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at Work	This chapter was updated in March 2026.

Money Matters and Insurance	This chapter was updated in June 2025.

Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines	This chapter was updated in March 2025 in line with updated Working Together to Safeguard Children.
Alcohol, Drugs and Smoking	This chapter was refreshed in March 2025.
Positive Relationships and Behaviour Support	This chapter was refreshed in March 2025.
Internet, Photographs and Mobile Phones	In March 2025 information was added in relation to sexually coerced extortion.
The Foster Home and Health and Safety	In March 2025 information was added in relation to bunk beds in section 9. Accommodation, Bedroom Space and Sharing.
Extremism and Radicalisation	This chapter was updated throughout in March 2025 in line with updated government guidance.