SCHEDULE 1

Regulation 30(2) and (3)

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).

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I2

Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 29.4.2019, see reg. 1(2)

Marginal Citations
M2

2006 c. 47. Sections 30 to 32 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 as originally enacted are to be replaced by new sections 30A and 30B as a result of substitutions made by section 72(1) of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. Section 72(1) is to be commenced on a day to be appointed.

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

Regulations 2 and 39

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

Regulation 40

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I39

Sch. 3 para. 23 in force at 29.4.2019, see reg. 1(2)

I4024

Any referral to the Disclosure and Barring Service pursuant to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I40

Sch. 3 para. 24 in force at 29.4.2019, see reg. 1(2)

I4125

Serious accident or injury of a child placed with foster parents.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I41

Sch. 3 para. 25 in force at 29.4.2019, see reg. 1(2)

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I42

Sch. 3 para. 26 in force at 29.4.2019, see reg. 1(2)

I4327

Allegation that a child placed with foster parents has committed a serious offence.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I43

Sch. 3 para. 27 in force at 29.4.2019, see reg. 1(2)

I4428

Any incident which is reported to the police relating to a child placed with foster parents.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I44

Sch. 3 para. 28 in force at 29.4.2019, see reg. 1(2)

I4529

Any incident of a child placed with foster parents being absent without permission.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I45

Sch. 3 para. 29 in force at 29.4.2019, see reg. 1(2)

I4630

Any serious complaint or allegation about any foster parents approved by the service provider.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I46

Sch. 3 para. 30 in force at 29.4.2019, see reg. 1(2)

I4731

Instigation and outcome of any child protection enquiry involving a child placed with foster parents.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I47

Sch. 3 para. 31 in force at 29.4.2019, see reg. 1(2)

I4832

Any incident of child sexual or criminal exploitation or any suspected child sexual or criminal exploitation.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I48

Sch. 3 para. 32 in force at 29.4.2019, see reg. 1(2)

PART 3Notifications to the area authority in whose area the foster home is situated

I4933

Death of a child placed with foster parents.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I49

Sch. 3 para. 33 in force at 29.4.2019, see reg. 1(2)

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I50

Sch. 3 para. 34 in force at 29.4.2019, see reg. 1(2)

I5135

Any incident of child sexual or criminal exploitation or any suspected child sexual or criminal exploitation.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I51

Sch. 3 para. 35 in force at 29.4.2019, see reg. 1(2)

I5236

Instigation and outcome of any child protection enquiry involving a child placed with foster parents.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I52

Sch. 3 para. 36 in force at 29.4.2019, see reg. 1(2)

I5337

Any incident which is reported to the police relating to a child placed with foster parents.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I53

Sch. 3 para. 37 in force at 29.4.2019, see reg. 1(2)

PART 4Notifications to the Local Health Board in whose area the child is placed

I5438

The death of a child placed with foster parents.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I54

Sch. 3 para. 38 in force at 29.4.2019, see reg. 1(2)

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I55

Sch. 3 para. 39 in force at 29.4.2019, see reg. 1(2)

PART 5Notifications to the police

I5640

Allegation that a child placed with foster parents has committed a serious offence.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I56

Sch. 3 para. 40 in force at 29.4.2019, see reg. 1(2)

I5741

Any incident of child sexual or criminal exploitation or any suspected child sexual or criminal exploitation.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I57

Sch. 3 para. 41 in force at 29.4.2019, see reg. 1(2)

SCHEDULE 4Notifications by the responsible individual

Regulation 67(1)

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.