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48 <h1>
48 Foster Carers' Charter
48 </h1>
49 <div class="scope_box_blue">
50 <p>
50 The Charter sets out clear principles on how you should be treated and recognises your
invaluable contribution to the lives of children and young people.
50 </p>
51 <p>
51 In particular, the Charter is designed to:
51 </p>
52 <ul>
53 <li>
53 Make it clear that a foster child should be treated as part of your family and their views
should be listened to and taken on board;
53 </li>
54 <li>
54 Help tackle myths that you cannot let your foster children do everyday activities like
sleepovers and holidays without facing restrictions and barriers;
54 </li>
55 <li>
55 Set out how you should be supported in your role, so you know what to expect from your
fostering service and local authority – this includes being provided with full information
about the child you are fostering.
55 </li>
56 </ul>
57 <p>
57 The Charter has been jointly produced by the Government, fostering organisations, charities and
young children. It is part of the Government’s wider programme of reform to improve the care
system. The overall aim is to make sure that all children in care have greater stability, less
upheaval and a better chance at a stable family life.
57 </p>
58 </div>
59 <h2 class="h2_underlined">
59 <br />
60 Contents
60 </h2>
61 <ol>
62 <li>
62 <a href="#fc">
62 What Foster Carers Can Expect from the Fostering Service
62 </a>
62 </li>
63 <li>
63 <a href="#expect">
63 What the Fostering Service Can Expect from Foster Carers
63 </a>
63 </li>
64 </ol>
65 <h2 class="h2_underlined">
65 <br />
66 1.
66 <a name="fc" id="fc">
66 </a>
66 What Foster Carers Can Expect from the Fostering Service
66 </h2>
67 <h3 class="h3">
67 Working in partnership
67 </h3>
68 <p>
68 We recognise that foster carers have skills and expertise that makes the biggest difference to the
everyday lives of children in care.
68 </p>
69 <p>
69 We will:
69 </p>
70 <ul>
71 <li>
71 Value your skills and expertise equally to those of other professionals;
71 </li>
72 <li>
72 Recognise that you are the people who live with children every day and know them best;
72 </li>
73 <li>
73 Include you in all meetings that affect you and the children you care for;
73 </li>
74 <li>
74 Ensure that the fostering service will meet the standards set out in fostering regulations and
guidance;
74 </li>
75 <li>
75 Treat you without discrimination and respect you as a colleague;
75 </li>
76 <li>
76 Respect confidentiality.
76 </li>
77 </ul>
78 <h3 class="h3">
78 Information
78 </h3>
79 <p>
79 We know that information is vital in order for foster carers to provide care that meets the
child’s need.
79 </p>
80 <p>
80 We will:
80 </p>
81 <ul>
82 <li>
82 Give you all the information you need in order to care safely for the child;
82 </li>
83 <li>
83 Provide this information in writing prior to placement (except when there are emergency
placements and it is not feasible to do so, when we will provide this information as soon as
possible);
83 </li>
84 <li>
84 Ensure that there is a Placement Plan drawn up in discussion with you and agreed with you in
advance of placements (except in emergencies where this will be done as soon as possible);
84 </li>
85 <li>
85 Provide you with information on all financial matters including tax, allowances and additional
entitlements;
85 </li>
86 <li>
86 Provide you with full details of all the fostering service policies and procedures.
86 </li>
87 </ul>
88 <h3 class="h3">
88 Clarity about decisions
88 </h3>
89 <p>
89 We recognise that in order for children to live a full family life foster carers must be able to
make decisions regarding the children they foster.
89 </p>
90 <p>
90 We will:
90 </p>
91 <p>
91 Ensure that, wherever possible, you are able to make everyday decisions that mean that your
fostered child is not treated differently to their peers and can feel part of your family.
91 </p>
92 <p>
92 Provide clarity about any decision you cannot take at the outset so that everyone understands who
is responsible for what. This will be looked at in detail within the Placement Plan.
92 </p>
93 <h3 class="h3">
93 Support
93 </h3>
94 <p>
94 We recognise that fostering is an isolating and challenging task and appropriate and timely
support makes all the difference to the fostering family and to the child in your care.
94 </p>
95 <p>
95 We recognise that positive endings of a placement is important for children, young people and
foster carers and their families ensuring that support is in place to achieve this.
95 </p>
96 <p>
96 We will:
96 </p>
97 <ul>
98 <li>
98 Respond positively to requests for additional support;
98 </li>
99 <li>
99 Provide you with formal supervision every month and regular phone or email contact or as
required;
99 </li>
100 <li>
100 Give you honest and open feedback;
100 </li>
101 <li>
101 Pay you allowances, expenses and fees in a timely manner;
101 </li>
102 <li>
102 Pay fees that reflect your skills.
102 </li>
103 </ul>
104 <h3 class="h3">
104 Learning and development
104 </h3>
105 <p>
105 As a fostering service we recognise the important role that foster cares play in caring for
children and young people. We have provided foster carers with a range of training and development
opportunities to develop skills in meeting the needs of looked after children.
105 </p>
106 <p>
106 We believe that foster carers must be enabled to access learning and development opportunities
throughout their fostering career.
106 </p>
107 <p>
107 This will ensure they have the skills and knowledge they need, and allow them to develop their
practice in order that they can help transform the lives of the children they foster.
107 </p>
108 <p>
108 We will:
108 </p>
109 <ul>
110 <li>
110 Provide you and your family with appropriate and relevant training by trainers who understand
the fostering task. At appropriate times, including weekends and evenings;
110 </li>
111 <li>
111 Provide you with other development opportunities which make the best use of your skills and
expertise, such as mentoring or providing training or support.
111 </li>
112 </ul>
113 <h3 class="h3">
113 Fair treatment
113 </h3>
114 <p>
114 We recognise that foster carers have a right to be treated fairly,
114 </p>
115 <p>
115 We will:
115 </p>
116 <ul>
117 <li>
117 Consult with you before changing terms and conditions;
117 </li>
118 <li>
118 Ensure openness in all of our discussions and communications with you;
118 </li>
119 <li>
119 Ensure that you are treated with respect, kept informed and provided with emotional and
practical support should you be subject to an allegation;
119 </li>
120 <li>
120 Provide a framework for dealing with allegations and adhere to our agreed timescales;
120 </li>
121 <li>
121 Ensure that you know the arrangements for the payment of fees and allowances in the event that
you are not able to foster while the subject of an allegation.
121 </li>
122 </ul>
123 <h3 class="h3">
123 Communication and consultation
123 </h3>
124 <p>
124 We believe that open and honest dialogue is the key to a good relationship.
124 </p>
125 <p>
125 We will:
125 </p>
126 <ul>
127 <li>
127 Facilitate regular communication between you, staff and managers;
127 </li>
128 <li>
128 We will listen to foster carers;
128 </li>
129 <li>
129 Ensure that we consult with you in a meaningful way on matters that affect you;
129 </li>
130 <li>
130 Give clear expectations around children’s Care Plans and the foster carers role within
that.
130 </li>
131 </ul>
132 <p>
132
132 </p>
133 <h2 class="h2_underlined">
133 <br />
134 2.
134 <a name="expect" id="expect">
134 </a>
134 What the Fostering Service Can Expect from Foster Carers
134 </h2>
135 <p>
135 Foster carers will demonstrate a high standard of care and conduct.
135 </p>
136 <p>
136 We Will:
136 </p>
137 <ul>
138 <li>
138 Demonstrate expertise and make use of skills to the best of carers ability and provide children
with an experience of family life;
138 </li>
139 <li>
139 Attend meetings about the children and young people that carers care for;
139 </li>
140 <li>
140 Work with the agencies involved with the child such as school, health and relevant
professionals;
140 </li>
141 <li>
141 Show a willingness to work with birth parents, wider family and people significant in a
child’s life as appropriate;
141 </li>
142 <li>
142 Meet the standards set out in fostering regulations and guidance and follow policies and
procedures;
142 </li>
143 <li>
143 Respect confidentiality.
143 </li>
144 </ul>
145 <h3 class="h3">
145 Respect for the child
145 </h3>
146 <p>
146 Every child and young person should be respected as an individual and be supported in meeting
their needs and achieving their aspirations and potential.
146 </p>
147 <p>
147 Foster carers will:
147 </p>
148 <ul>
149 <li>
149 Respect and promote a child’s religious, linguistic and cultural heritage afford the same
level of protection and care to a child as carers would their own child in accordance with the
national minimum standards;
149 </li>
150 <li>
150 Ensure the child has the right to make decisions regarding their own lives, as appropriate to
their age and understanding.
150 </li>
151 </ul>
152 <h3 class="h3">
152 Information
152 </h3>
153 <p>
153 Foster carers believe that open and honest dialogue is the key to a good relationship.
153 </p>
154 <p>
154 Carers will:
154 </p>
155 <ul>
156 <li>
156 Inform the supervising social worker/support worker about changes in the household;
156 </li>
157 <li>
157 Inform the supervising social worker/support worker about any difficulties that arise.
157 </li>
158 </ul>
159 <h3 class="h3">
159 Learning, development and support
159 </h3>
160 <p>
160 As foster carers you must be support and given access to learning and development opportunities
throughout your fostering career. This will ensure that as carers you will have the skills and
knowledge that is needed, and allow for development and growth in practice to help transform the
lives of the children placed with you.
160 </p>
161 <p>
161 Foster carers will:
161 </p>
162 <ul>
163 <li>
163 Be prepared to develop their skills throughout their fostering career;
163 </li>
164 <li>
164 Attend relevant training;
164 </li>
165 <li>
165 Take up opportunities offered.
165 </li>
166 </ul>
167 <h3 class="h3">
167 Communication and consultation
167 </h3>
168 <p>
168 Foster carers will:
168 </p>
169 <ul>
170 <li>
170 Respond to local consultations and discussion in order to inform the development of the service;
170 </li>
171 <li>
171 Meet with supervisors and managers and others in order to promote dialogue and a good working
relationship.
171 </li>
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