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Code of Practice
Publisher:	The Fostering Network
Date:	1999
Format:	A4
Code:	7096
Price:	£16 members, £32 non-members
Description:	Divided into six sections, the Code of Practice is an invaluable daily reference document for anyone involved in the management of fostering services and the recruitment, assessment, approval, training and support for foster carers. It describes the skills and competencies required by foster carers, and emphasises the serious responsibilities placed on fostering services to offer appropriate training and support to their carers in the context of properly managed service. The six sections are: Section One: The context: safeguarding children from abuse Section Two: Recruitment Preparation for recruitment and assessment Preparation for recruitment Recruitment campaigns Recruitment content Information for potential foster carers After the recruitment campaign Section Three: Assessment The assessment process The components of the assessment process Assessing competencies Assessment of those who are known to the child Section Four: Approval Section Five: Training Planning the training Training during assessment Post-approval training Managing training for foster care Section Six: Management and support Support and management structures Support and management processes

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