Standard 1

• 1.1 Principles and values
• 1.2 Equality, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice
• 1.3 Person centred approaches
• 1.4 Confidentiality and information sharing

Standard 2

• 2.1 Fostering role
• 2.2 Legislation, policies and procedures
• 2.3 Relationship with parents and others
• 2.4 Team working
• 2.5 Being organised
• 2.6 Complaints and compliments

Standard 3

• 3.3 Healthy care and medication
• 3.4 Personal safety and security
• 3.5 Risk assessment

Standard 4

• 4.1 Encourage communication
• 4.2 Knowing about communication
• 4.3 Communication with parents, families and friends
• 4.4 Communication with organisations
• 4.5 Principles of keeping good records

Standard 5

• 5.1 Attachment and stages of development
• 5.2 Resilience
• 5.3 Transitions
• 5.4 Supporting play, activities and learning
• 5.5 Supporting educational potential
• 5.6 Understanding contexts
• 5.7 Promote positive sexual health and sexual identity
• 5.8 Supporting disabled children and children with special emotional needs

Standard 6

• 6.2 Keeping children safe
• 6.3 Recognising and responding to abuse
• 6.4 Working with other agencies
• 6.5 Whistle-blowing

Standard 7

• 7.1 Your role and approval as a foster carer
• 7.2 Being aware of the impact of fostering on your sons and daughters and extended family
• 7.3 Using support and supervision to develop your role
• 7.4 Meeting learning needs as part of continuing professional development (CPD)