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Who can decide?

Who can decide?

Haircuts

The decision about whether the child in your care needs a haircut is yours to make. But there are some things to think about before you make this...
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Babysitting, sleepovers & school camps

Babysitting and sleepovers It’s your decision whether to use a babysitter occasionally or to let the child in your care sleep over at a friend’s...
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Clothing

A child's basic wardrobe should consist of clothes and shoes for different weather and occasions, such as play, school, sports and special outings....
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Performances, photography & broadcast

Children in care should be encouraged and supported to participate in positive experiences and activities, including those covered by the media such...
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Housework, pocket money & savings

Pocket money Giving pocket money to children helps them learn about money management. When children get pocket money they have to make choices about...
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Travel

Day-to-day travel Organising, providing and paying for day-to-day transport for the child in your care is part of your role. This includes transport...
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Tattooing and body piercing

Talk to your care team if a child in your care wants to get a tattoo, body piercing, scarification, branding or beading. Agency consent is required...
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