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136 Supervision and Support of Foster Carers
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141 <div class="well">
142 <p class="bold">
142 SCOPE OF THIS CHAPTER
143 </p>
144 <p>
144 This procedure applies to all approved foster carers.
144 </p>
145 <p class="bold">
145 RELATED GUIDANCE
146 </p>
147 <a
href="https://www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/policy-practice/recruitment-and-retention/transfe
r-protocols" target="_blank" rel="noopener">
147 Transfer of Foster Carers Protocol England
147 </a>
149 <p class="bold">
149 AMENDMENT
149 </p>
150 <p>
150 This chapter has been reviewed in September 2020 and updated throughout;
150 <a href="#sup_vis">
150 Section 5, Support Visits
150 </a>
150 and
150 <a href="#overcoming">
150 Section 8, Overcoming Difficulties
150 </a>
150 are new.
150 </p>
151 </div>
158 <div class="section">
158 <h2 id="one_intro">
158 1. Introduction
158 </h2>
159 <p>
159 All approved foster carers will have an allocated, suitably qualified fostering social
worker. The allocated fostering social worker is responsible for supervising and supporting
carers, ensuring that they have the necessary guidance, support, challenge and direction to
maintain a quality service, including safe caring practices. This will include an
understanding that they must work within the
159 <a href="http://www.minimumstandards.org/contents_fost.html" target="_blank"
rel="noopener">
159 National Minimum Standards for Fostering
159 </a>
159 and the agency's policies, procedures and guidance.
159 </p>
160 <p>
160 The fostering social worker must also ensure that the foster carers' training and
development needs are identified, and that newly approved carers work towards completing the
Training, Support and Development Standards for Foster Carers Workbook. They also have the
responsibility to ensure foster carers are familiar and made aware of new policies and
guidance.
160 </p>
161 <p>
161 The foster carer(s) should be fully aware of the
161 <a href="http://www.minimumstandards.org/fost_twentynine.html" target="_blank"
rel="noopener">
161 Notification of Significant Events
161 </a>
161 and the need to immediately report to the fostering social worker or Fostering Agency
the following:
161 </p>
162 <ul>
163 <li>
163 The Death of a Child;
163 </li>
164 <li>
164 A Serious illness or serious accident of a child placed with them;
164 </li>
165 <li>
165 The outbreak at the foster home of any infectious disease (which in the opinion of a
general practitioner attending the home is sufficiently serious to be notified);
165 </li>
166 <li>
166 An allegation that a child placed with them has committed a serious offence;
166 </li>
167 <li>
167 Concerns that a child placed with them is being sexually exploited;
167 </li>
168 <li>
168 The Police been called to the foster carer's home as a result of a serious incident
relating to a child placed there;
168 </li>
169 <li>
169 A child in placement who has gone missing;
169 </li>
170 <li>
170 Any serious concerns about the emotional or mental health of a child, such that a mental
health assessment would be requested under the Mental Health Act 1983.
170 </li>
171 </ul>
172 <p>
172 See also:
172 <a href="p_notifi_sig_events.html">
172 Notifications of Significant Events Procedure
172 </a>
172 .
172 </p>
173 The child's allocated social worker should be contacted for specific advice or support in
relation to the child and their Care Plan and Placement Plan.
173 </div>
174 <div class="section1">
174 </div>
180 <div class="section">
180 <h2 id="_2planned">
180 2. Planned Supervision Visits
180 </h2>
181 <p>
181 A programme of supervision visits should be set up and agreed between the foster carer and
the fostering social worker from the time of the foster carer's approval, and endorsed by
the fostering social worker's line manager. If there are two foster carers, both should be
present for at least half of the arranged visits.
181 </p>
182 <p>
182 Supervision is essentially a supportive and enabling two way process to:
182 </p>
183 <ul>
184 <li>
184 Ensure the foster carers understand how they contribute to the local authority's services
for children;
184 </li>
185 <li>
185 Enable foster carers to contribute effectively to the plans for the children for whom they
are caring;
185 </li>
186 <li>
186 Provide appropriate monitoring and feedback on the foster carers' work to ensure the
186 <a
href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/training-support-and-development-standard
s-for-foster-care-evidence-workbook" target="_blank" rel="noopener">
186 Training, Support and Development Standards for Foster Carers
186 </a>
186 are fully met;
186 </li>
187 <li>
187 Complete personal development plans for each carer, which are linked to their training and
their annual review;
187 </li>
188 <li>
188 Support foster carers by providing advice or making this available from elsewhere as
appropriate;
188 </li>
189 <li>
189 Give foster carers an opportunity to raise any problems and make sure they are addressed
appropriately;
189 </li>
190 <li>
190 Acknowledge the challenges and demands that the fostering tasks make on foster families
and ensure appropriate support is available;
190 </li>
191 <li>
191 Recognise and address any difficulties the foster carers' own children may be experiencing
arising from fostering; and
191 </li>
192 <li>
192 Assist foster carers to work in an anti discriminatory way that respects and promotes
individual differences.
192 </li>
193 </ul>
194 <p>
194 The agenda for each meeting should cover:
194 </p>
195 <ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
196 <li>
196 Matters arising from the last supervision;
196 </li>
197 <li>
197 Personal issues, e.g. effect of a placement on the foster carer's own family, changes in
the carer's situation and circumstances etc.
197 </li>
198 <li>
198 Carer’s practice in line with the National Minimum Standards;
198 </li>
199 <li>
199 Child/ren in placement:
201 <ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha">
202 <li>
202 Their health, cultural, educational, leisure and family time needs - and any support
needs;
202 </li>
203 <li>
203 Progress and work with respect towards each child's Care Plan;
203 </li>
204 <li>
204 Any accidents, injuries and illnesses experienced by each child;
204 </li>
205 <li>
205 Any complaints in relation to children placed with them and their outcomes;
205 </li>
206 <li>
206 Any issues around behaviour management in relation to children placed with them;
206 </li>
207 <li>
207 Any other significant events (see
207 <a href="#one_intro">
207 Section 1, Introduction
207 </a>
207 );
207 </li>
208 <li>
208 Any medication, medical treatment or first aid administered.
208 </li>
209 </ol>
210 <li>
210 Training/development issues for the foster carers and their family, including evidence of
the National Minimum Standards (Personal Development Plans should be reviewed at each
supervision and reviewed document attached to the carer’s file);
210 </li>
211 <li>
211 Safe caring and health and safety issues;
211 </li>
212 <li>
212 Foster carer's recording which is to be reviewed by the fostering social worker who should
load the record to the carer’s and child’s file.
212 </li>
213 </ol>
214 <p>
214 The supervision visits should be recorded on a pro forma Foster Carer Supervision Record,
approved by the foster carer and the fostering social worker, and should include:
214 </p>
215 <ul>
216 <li>
216 Any concerns expressed;
216 </li>
217 <li>
217 Any support needs expressed by the foster carers and how they will be met;
217 </li>
218 <li>
218 Any financial issues.
218 </li>
219 </ul>
220 <p>
220 A record of all meetings should be kept on the foster carers' file and one copy given to the
foster carers.
220 </p>
221 <p>
221 The supervision records will inform the foster carer's review – see
221 <a href="p_review_fos_care.html">
221 Review and Termination of Approval of Foster Carers Procedure
221 </a>
221 .
221 </p>
222 </div>
223 <div class="section1">
223 </div>
229 <div class="section">
229 <h2 id="_3frequency">
229 3. Frequency of Supervision
229 </h2>
230 <p>
230 Frequency of supervision meetings will be agreed between the foster carer and the
fostering social worker and as appears necessary in the interest of the children placed with
them. Frequency may vary dependent of the nature and type of placements provided.
230 </p>
231 <p>
231 The following minimum frequency is required:
231 </p>
232 <p class="bold">
232 Temporary approval under Regulation 24
232 </p>
233 <p>
233 For the duration of temporary approval visits will be at a minimum of once every 4 weeks.
233 </p>
234 <p class="bold">
234 Short Term placements
234 </p>
235 <p>
235 For newly approved carers supervision by the fostering social worker should be 6 weekly, at
least up until their first review and Agency Decision.
235 </p>
236 <p>
236 Following a first successful review and Agency Decision, visits by the fostering social
worker may be reduced to 8 weekly, if appropriate.
236 </p>
237 <p class="bold">
237 Permanent placements
237 </p>
238 <p>
238 Where the only placements offered are permanent, after a year of the permanent match,
visiting can reduce to 12 weekly, for placements that are assessed as stable.
238 </p>
239 <p class="bold">
239 On hold placements
239 </p>
240 <p>
240 There may be occasions where a foster carer is unable to offer placements yet remains
approved. A minimum of 12 weekly visits should be conducted to focus on future availability
and ongoing training and development. The carer’s PDP should still be reviewed to
consider preparation for future placements.
240 </p>
241 <p class="bold">
241 Respite and Short Break placements
241 </p>
242 <p>
242 Visits should take place at a minimum of 12 weekly; however this should be agreed between
the carers, fostering social worker and Team Manager, dependant on how many children access
placements and the complexities such placements.
242 </p>
243 The frequency above is a minimum requirement only and visits can be set and agreed at a higher
level as required at the discretion of the fostering social worker in consultation with the
team manager or the requirement of the foster carer.
243 </div>
244 <div class="section1">
244 </div>
250 <div class="section">
250 <h2 id="_4unannounced">
250 4. Unannounced Visits
250 </h2>
251 <p>
251 There should also be unannounced visits at least once a year. The main purpose of the
unannounced visit will be to look at the home environment that a child is living in and gain
a snapshot of family life.
251 </p>
252 <p>
252 The unannounced visits will be undertaken by the foster carers' fostering social worker who
will need to check:
252 </p>
253 <ol type="i">
254 <li>
254 Who is in the home (a successful unannounced visit will need the children placed to be
present);
254 </li>
255 <li>
255 Who is looking after the child/ young person;
255 </li>
256 <li>
256 If the carer is not at home, what arrangements have been made for the care of the foster
child young person;
256 </li>
257 <li>
257 The conditions of the child’s bedroom and all other rooms in the household;
257 </li>
258 <li>
258 The standard of cleanliness that outdoor spaces are sufficient and well maintained and
there are no obvious hazards;
258 </li>
259 <li>
259 The interaction and relationship between the child, foster carers and others in the home;
259 </li>
260 <li>
260 The views of the foster child about their placement.
260 </li>
261 </ol>
262 <p>
262 If the foster carers are not at home, the fostering social worker should leave a note for
the foster carers to say that they have visited. The unsuccessful attempt will be recorded
on the carer’s case file.
262 </p>
263 <p>
263 If the foster carers are not at home but the child is present and being cared for by someone
else, the social worker should check the identity of that person but should not continue
with the visit.
263 </p>
264 <p>
264 Unannounced visits should be recorded.
264 </p>
265 <p>
265 There should not ordinarily be a regular programme of unannounced visits without particular
reason – for example if a foster carer is being closely monitored. In such an event the
reason for such will be explained to the foster carer.
265 </p>
266 </div>
267 <div class="section1">
267 </div>
273 <div class="section">
274 <h2 id="sup_vis">
274 5. Support Visits
274 </h2>
275 <p>
275 Support visits can also be conducted as and when required for a specific purpose. Support
visits may be agreed between the foster carer and fostering social worker to offer support
with matters such as a new placement, placement difficulties, the end of a placement
(whether that be planned or unplanned), change in circumstances or in the event allegations
are made. Occasionally the child’s SW may attend support visits if required or
requested. Such visits will be recorded on the support visit template.
275 </p>
276 </div>
277 <div class="section1">
277 </div>
283 <div class="section">
283 <h2 id="_5suport">
283 6. Support Provided by the Fostering Social Worker
283 </h2>
284 <p>
284 Fostering social workers should ensure the following tasks are completed:
284 </p>
285 <h3>
285 Post Approval
285 </h3>
286 <ol>
287 <li>
287 Complete induction with newly approved foster carers; for the first month maintain weekly
contact, conducting two visits for induction (the carer mentor will also support);
287 </li>
288 <li>
288 Ensure that all new carers complete the
288 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/guidance-for-foster-carers"
target="_blank" rel="noopener">
288 Foster Carer Training, Support and Development Standards
288 </a>
288 by their first annual review (or within 18 months of approval for family and friends
carers);
288 </li>
289 <li>
289 Give Foster Carers' Handbook to new carer;
289 </li>
290 <li>
290 Ensure the Foster Carer Agreement is sent to the carer and sure their understanding of it:
2 copies to be signed and one returned and placed on the carer's file;
290 </li>
291 <li>
291 Support carers and / or provide a mentor to support with any specialist issues for
disabled children for e.g. support in completing applications for Carer's Allowance,
Disability Living Allowance etc.
291 </li>
292 </ol>
293 <h3>
293 Pre-Placement
293 </h3>
294 <ol start="6" type="1">
295 <li>
295 Complete risk assessments surrounding bedroom sharing (each child over 3 has their own
bedroom or, where this is not possible, the sharing of the bedroom has been agreed by the
placing authority). Discuss and check equipment (especially in the child's bedroom) and
ensure it is appropriate to the age of the child in placement;
295 </li>
296 <li>
296 Take part in discussions about potential placements;
296 </li>
297 <li>
297 Take part in planning meetings regarding placements;
297 </li>
298 <li>
298 Ensure that the child's social worker give the foster family full information about
children about to be placed, including a history of abuse or suspected abuse and the
reason for the placement, the child's educational, medical, religious, racial, linguistic
and cultural needs;
298 </li>
299 <li>
299 Discuss issues relevant to contact with birth parents and other family members;
299 </li>
300 <li>
300 Discuss how child's health needs are promoted and how children should be encouraged to
adopt a healthy lifestyle;
300 </li>
301 <li>
301 Assist carers in dealing with other relevant services such as health and education;
301 </li>
302 <li>
302 Discuss appropriate training to provide appropriate care when caring for children with
complex health needs;
302 </li>
303 <li>
303 Assist carer with training needs for appropriate safer care practice, including skills to
care for children who have been abused. For foster carers who offer placements to disabled
children, this includes training specifically on issues affecting disabled children;
303 </li>
304 <li>
304 Discuss financial issues with the carer: allowances, pocket money, leisure activities,
toiletries and travelling etc. and the importance of complying with the terms of the
Council's insurance policy for carers;
304 </li>
305 <li>
305 Enquire about holiday plans the carers have made, and if the child is able to join them?
If not the carer must inform the child's social worker so alternative arrangements can be
made;
305 </li>
306 <li>
306 Exchange contact numbers with all relevant members of the family, including out of hours
support;
306 </li>
307 <li>
307 That arrangements are made for the provision of specialist equipment for disabled
children;
307 </li>
308 <li>
308 Set date of first visit after the placement, this must be within 1 week of placement and
should be recorded as a support visit;
308 </li>
309 <li>
309 Let the social worker for a child already in placement know when another child is placed;
309 </li>
310 <li>
310 Provide carers with training and written policy on behaviour management.
310 </li>
311 </ol>
312 <h3>
312 During Placement
312 </h3>
313 <ol start="22" type="1">
314 <li>
314 Where necessary, check and follow up on all issues raised during the placement. Discuss
any areas of concern with foster carers and ensure appropriate support/advice is addressed
and in place at the time rather than waiting for reviews;
314 </li>
315 <li>
315 Take part in any strategy meetings and section 47 enquiry relating to the foster family.
Be involved in interviews/support as agreed;
315 </li>
316 <li>
316 Ensure the fostering social worker and the foster carers receive invitations to child's
Case Reviews and Child Protection Conferences, and attend when appropriate (the fostering
social worker will attend reviews only when requested and the child is in agreement);
316 </li>
317 <li>
317 Prepare for and attend Foster Carer Review Meetings (see
317 <a href="p_review_fos_care.html">
317 Review and Termination of Approval of Foster Carers Procedure
317 </a>
317 );
317 </li>
318 <li>
318 Ensure training programme is updated and accessed by carers and their family and children
where suitable (supporting with access to face to face and online training);
318 </li>
319 <li>
319 Visit regularly in accordance with the foster carer's needs, the child's Care Plan and as
required (see also
319 <a href="#_3frequency">
319 Section 3, Frequency of Supervision
319 </a>
319 and
319 <a href="#_4unannounced">
319 Section 4, Unannounced Visits
319 </a>
319 );
319 </li>
320 <li>
320 Review the Safer Caring Plan and any changes in household circumstances;
320 </li>
321 <li>
321 Assess and review any health and safety issues within the fostering household including
the addition of any new pets and the environment in which they are kept;
321 </li>
322 <li>
322 Make unannounced visits as required (minimum of 1 per review period);
322 </li>
323 <li>
323 Update Disclosure and Barring Service checks on members of the family every 3 years,
including those reaching 18 years of age, and other persons who come to live at the home,
who are over 18 years;
323 </li>
324 <li>
324 Whilst there is no statutory time interval, as good practice medical information should
also be updated at least every 3 years by writing to the foster carer’s GP. In the
event of any serious concerns about the foster carers health, a review of the foster
carers approval should be carried out immediately;
324 </li>
325 <li>
325 Record contact with carers on carer’s case file;
325 </li>
326 <li>
326 Provide reports for Panel as required under the relevant procedures;
326 </li>
327 <li>
327 Where appropriate contribute to Court Reports as agreed with child's social worker;
327 </li>
328 <li>
328 Discuss how the carers can support young people into adulthood.
328 </li>
329 </ol>
330 <h3>
330 At End of Placement
330 </h3>
331 <ol start="37" type="1">
332 <li>
332 Support the family as much as possible in what can be a very difficult time;
332 </li>
333 <li>
333 Discuss fully with the carer and their family all the issues that have led to any
unplanned end of a placement and identify any learning/training opportunities (disruption
meeting for any unplanned ending of a permanent placement);
333 </li>
334 <li>
334 Share end of placement report s completed by the child’s social worker;
334 </li>
335 <li>
335 Attend Disruption Meetings as required.
335 </li>
336 </ol>
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344 <div class="section">
344 <h2 id="_6tasks">
344 7. Tasks of the Fostering Social Worker if Allegations are made Against the Carer
344 </h2>
345 <p>
345 For the detailed procedure, see
345 <a href="p_alleg_foster.html">
345 Allegations Against Foster Carers Procedure
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346 Where allegations regarding childcare or child protection are made, the fostering social
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346 </p>
347 <ol>
348 <li>
348 Support the family;
348 </li>
349 <li>
349 Discuss fully, with the carer and their family, all the issues that have led to the
allegation, as agreed at the Strategy Meeting;
349 </li>
350 <li>
350 Make the carers aware of the process and of their rights during any investigation;
350 </li>
351 <li>
351 Make the carer's aware of their own possible conflict of interests and inform them of
where they can seek alternative support and advice from the Fostering Network or other
independent sources.
351 </li>
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361 8. Overcoming Difficulties
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