SCHEDULE 1
PART 1Information and documentation to be available in respect of persons working in fostering services
I11
Proof of identity including a recent photograph.
I22
Where required for the purposes of an exempted question in accordance with section 113A(2)(b) of the Police Act 1997 M1, a copy of a valid criminal record certificate issued under section 113A of that Act together with, after the appointed day and where applicable, the information mentioned in section 30A(3) of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 M2 (provision of barring information on request).
I33
Where required for the purposes of an exempted question asked for a prescribed purpose under section 113B(2)(b) of the Police Act 1997, a copy of a valid enhanced criminal record certificate issued under section 113B of that Act together with, where applicable, suitability information relating to children (within the meaning of section 113BA(2) of that Act) or suitability information relating to vulnerable adults (within the meaning of section 113BB(2) of that Act).
I44
Two written references, including a reference from the last employer, if any.
I55
Where a person has previously worked in a position whose duties involved work with children or vulnerable adults, so far as reasonably practicable verification of the reason why the employment or position ended.
I66
Documentary evidence of any relevant qualification.
I77
Where relevant, documentary evidence of registration with SCW.
I88
A full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment.
I99
Details of registration with or membership of any professional body.
PART 2Interpretation of Part 1
I1010
For the purposes of paragraphs 2 and 3 of Part 1 of this Schedule—
a
if the person to whom the certificate relates is not registered with the DBS update service, a certificate is only valid if—
i
it has been issued in response to an application by the service provider in accordance with regulation 30(3) or (6), and
ii
no more than three years have elapsed since the certificate was issued;
b
if the person to whom the certificate relates is registered with the DBS update service, the certificate is valid regardless of when it was issued.
SCHEDULE 2Records to be kept by service providers
I111
A record showing in respect of each child placed with foster parents—
a
the date of the child's placement;
b
the child's care and support plan;
c
the foster care agreement in respect of the child;
d
the name and address of the foster parents;
e
the date on which the child ceased to be placed there;
f
the child's address prior to placement;
g
the child's address on leaving the placement;
h
the child's local authority;
i
the statutory provision under which the child is or was provided with foster care.
I122
A record of all persons working for the service provider, which must include in respect of a person falling within regulation 30(1) the following matters—
a
full name and home address;
b
date of birth;
c
sex;
d
qualifications relevant to, and experience of, work involving children;
e
copy of birth certificate and passport (if any) in respect of the person;
f
copy of each reference obtained in respect of the person;
g
whether the person is employed by the service provider under a contract of service, a contract for services, or otherwise than under a contract, or is employed by someone other than the service provider;
h
whether the person works full-time or part-time, and, if part-time, the average number of hours worked per week;
i
the dates on which the person commences and ceases to be so employed;
j
the position the person holds in the service;
k
records of disciplinary action and any other records in relation to the person's employment; and
l
a record of the date of the person's latest DBS certificate and whether there was any action taken as a result of the content of the certificate.
I133
A record of all serious accidents and injuries occurring to children whilst placed with foster parents.
I144
A record of all complaints made under the complaints policy put in place by the service provider, and the action taken by the service provider in respect of any such complaints.
I155
Date and circumstances of any safeguarding referrals, and the outcome.
I166
Date and circumstances of any incident of control or restraint used by foster parents on a child.
SCHEDULE 3Notifications by the service provider
PART 1Notifications to the Welsh Ministers
I171
Any revision to the statement of purpose, 28 days prior to the revised statement of purpose coming into effect.
I182
Service provider (individual or organisation) changes their name.
I193
Where the service provider is a company, any change in the directors of the company.
I204
Where the service provider is an individual, the appointment of a trustee in bankruptcy in relation to that individual.
I215
Where the service provider is a body corporate or partnership, the appointment of a receiver, receiver manager, liquidator or provisional liquidator in relation to that company or partnership.
I226
Where the service provider is a partnership, death of one of the partners.
I237
Where the service provider is a partnership, any change in the partners.
I248
Expected absence of the responsible individual for 28 days or more, 7 days prior to the commencement of the absence.
I259
Unexpected absence of the responsible individual, no later than 7 days after the commencement of the absence.
I2610
Unexpected absence of the responsible individual for 28 days or more, where no prior notification has been given, immediately on the expiry of 28 days following the commencement of the absence.
I2711
Return from absence of the responsible individual.
I2812
The responsible individual ceases, or proposes to cease, being the responsible individual for the service.
I2913
Any abuse or allegation of abuse in relation to a child that involves the service provider, a member of staff, a volunteer and/or a foster parent.
I3014
Service provider, responsible individual or appointed manager convicted of criminal offence.
I3115
Any allegation of misconduct by a member of staff.
I3216
Serious accident or injury of a child placed with foster parents.
I3317
Any incident which is reported to the police relating to a child placed with foster parents.
I3418
Death of a child placed with foster parents.
I3519
Any referral to the Disclosure and Barring Service pursuant to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.
I3620
Instigation and outcome of any child protection enquiry involving a child placed with foster parents.
I3721
Any incident of child sexual or criminal exploitation or any suspected child sexual or criminal exploitation.
I3822
Any proposed change to the address of the principal office, 28 days prior to the change taking place.
PART 2Notifications to the placing authority
I3923
Death of a child placed with foster parents.
I4024
Any referral to the Disclosure and Barring Service pursuant to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.
I4125
Serious accident or injury of a child placed with foster parents.
I4226
Outbreak at the home of foster parents of any infectious disease which in the opinion of a general practitioner attending the home is sufficiently serious to be so notified.
I4327
Allegation that a child placed with foster parents has committed a serious offence.
I4428
Any incident which is reported to the police relating to a child placed with foster parents.
I4529
Any incident of a child placed with foster parents being absent without permission.
I4630
Any serious complaint or allegation about any foster parents approved by the service provider.
I4731
Instigation and outcome of any child protection enquiry involving a child placed with foster parents.
I4832
Any incident of child sexual or criminal exploitation or any suspected child sexual or criminal exploitation.
PART 3Notifications to the area authority in whose area the foster home is situated
I4933
Death of a child placed with foster parents.
I5034
Outbreak at the home of foster parents of any infectious disease which in the opinion of a general practitioner attending the home is sufficiently serious to be so notified.
I5135
Any incident of child sexual or criminal exploitation or any suspected child sexual or criminal exploitation.
I5236
Instigation and outcome of any child protection enquiry involving a child placed with foster parents.
I5337
Any incident which is reported to the police relating to a child placed with foster parents.
PART 4Notifications to the Local Health Board in whose area the child is placed
I5438
The death of a child placed with foster parents.
I5539
Outbreak at the home of foster parents of any infectious disease which in the opinion of a general practitioner attending the home is sufficiently serious to be so notified.
PART 5Notifications to the police
I5640
Allegation that a child placed with foster parents has committed a serious offence.
I5741
Any incident of child sexual or criminal exploitation or any suspected child sexual or criminal exploitation.
SCHEDULE 4Notifications by the responsible individual
I581
The appointment of a manager (see regulation 50(1)).
I592
The expected absence of the appointed manager for 28 days or more, 7 days prior to the commencement of the absence.
I603
The unexpected absence of the appointed manager, no later than 7 days after the commencement of the absence.
I614
The unexpected absence of appointed manager for 28 days or more where no prior notification has been given, immediately on the expiry of 28 days following the commencement of the absence.
I625
Return from absence of appointed manager.
I636
Interim arrangements where the manager is absent for longer than 28 days.
I647
Someone other than the appointed manager is proposing to manage or is managing the service.
I658
The appointed manager ceases, or proposes to cease, managing the service.