12/11/2026
Have Your Say – Draft Conduct Standards for Foster and Kinship Carers
The Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) is seeking feedback from foster and kinship carers on the draft new Conduct Standards.
These standards will replace the current Interim Child Safe Code of Conduct and aim to clearly outline the behaviours and responsibilities expected of carers when supporting children and young people.
Your voice matters! As carers, your lived experience and understanding of the role are essential in ensuring these standards are clear, fair, practical and reflective of the realities of caring.
DECYP is inviting all foster and kinship carers to complete a short survey (approximately 10 minutes) and share their feedback on the draft standards.
This is your opportunity to help shape the final standards and ensure the valuable role of carers is recognised.
📋 Complete the survey here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xzq-qWAMHkmLO6Mvj0auyDTA7oqh_BdImbokSE_ssjpUQkk2WEEyWUZXOTc2QVBIV1NSUjNPNDVHUy4u
Survey closes: Sunday 6 December 2026 at 11.30pm.
Please take 10 minutes to have your say. The more carers who participate, the stronger the opportunity to ensure the final standards reflect both the needs of children and young people and the important role of foster and kinship carers.
Your experience. Your voice.
