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the need to support children to achieve their personal outcomes,
iʼr angen i ddiogelu a hybu iechyd a lles plant, ac
the need to safeguard and promote the health and welfare of children, and
i ofynion y Rheoliadau hyn.
the requirements of these Regulations.
Addasrwydd staff
Fitness of staff
29. - (1) Ni chaiff y darparwr awdurdod lleol -
29. - (1) The local authority provider must not -
cyflogi person o dan gontract cyflogaeth i weithio yn y gwasanaeth oni bai bod y person hwnnw yn addas i wneud hynny,
employ a person under a contract of employment to work at the service unless that person is fit do so,
caniatáu i wirfoddolwr weithio yn y gwasanaeth oni bai bod y person hwnnw yn addas i wneud hynny, nac
allow a volunteer to work at the service unless that person is fit to do so, or
caniatáu i unrhyw berson arall weithio yn y gwasanaeth mewn swydd y gall, yng nghwrs ei ddyletswyddau, gael cysylltiad rheolaidd ynddi â phlant syʼn cael gofal a chymorth oni bai bod y person hwnnw yn addas i wneud hynny.
allow any other person to work at the service in a position in which they may in the course of their duties have regular contact with children who are receiving care and support unless that person is fit to do so.
At ddibenion paragraff (1), nid yw person yn addas i weithio yn y gwasanaeth oni bai -
For the purposes of paragraph (1), a person is not fit to work at the service unless -
bod y person yn addas o ran ei uniondeb ac o gymeriad da,
the person is able by reason of their health, after reasonable adjustments are made, of properly performing the tasks which are intrinsic to their role,
bod y person wedi darparu gwybodaeth neu ddogfennaeth lawn a boddhaol, yn ôl y digwydd, mewn cysylltiad â phob un oʼr materion sy'n ofynnol o dan baragraffau 1 i 9 o Atodlen 3, a bod yr wybodaeth hon neuʼr ddogfennaeth hon ar gael yn y gwasanaeth i Weinidogion Cymru edrych arni, ac
the person has provided full and satisfactory information or documentation, as the case may be, in respect of each of the matters required under paragraphs 1 to 9 of Schedule 3, and this information or documentation is available at the service for inspection by the Welsh Ministers, and
pan foʼr person wedi ei gyflogi gan y darparwr awdurdod lleol i reoliʼr gwasanaeth, o 1 Medi 2022, fod y person wedi ei gofrestru fel rheolwr gofal cymdeithasol (18) â Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru.
where the person is employed by the local authority provider to manage the service, from 1 September 2022, the person is registered as a social care manager (18) with Social Care Wales.
Rhaid i gais gael ei wneud am dystysgrif GDG briodol gan neu ar ran y darparwr awdurdod lleol at ddiben asesu addasrwydd person ar gyfer swydd y cyfeirir ati ym mharagraff (1). Ond nid ywʼr gofyniad hwn yn gymwys os ywʼr person syʼn gweithio yn y gwasanaeth wedi ei gofrestru â gwasanaeth diweddaruʼr Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd (y cyfeirir ato yn y rheoliad hwn fel gwasanaeth diweddaruʼr GDG).
Where a person being considered for a post referred to in paragraph (1) is registered with the DBS update service, the local authority provider must check the person's DBS certificate status for the purpose of assessing the suitability of that person for that post.
Pan fo person a benodir i swydd y cyfeirir ati ym mharagraff (1) wedi ei gofrestru â gwasanaeth diweddaruʼr GDG, rhaid iʼr darparwr awdurdod lleol wirio statws tystysgrif GDG y person o leiaf bob blwyddyn.
Where a person appointed to a post referred to in paragraph (1) is not registered with the DBS update service, the local authority provider must apply for a new DBS certificate in respect of that person within three years of the issue of the certificate applied for in accordance with paragraph (3) and thereafter further such applications must be made at least every three years.
Os nad yw person syʼn gweithio yn y gwasanaeth yn addas i weithio yn y gwasanaeth mwyach o ganlyniad i beidio â bodloni un neu ragor oʼr gofynion ym mharagraff (2), rhaid iʼr darparwr awdurdod lleol -
If any person working at the service is no longer fit to work at the service as a result of one or more of the requirements in paragraph (2) not being met, the local authority provider must -
cymryd camau gweithredu angenrheidiol a chymesur i ddiogelu plant, a
where appropriate, inform -
Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru,
Social Care Wales,
y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Cefnogi a datblygu staff
Supporting and developing staff
30. - (1) Rhaid iʼr darparwr awdurdod lleol gael polisi yn ei le ar gyfer cefnogi a datblygu staff.
receives an induction appropriate to their role,
yn cael ei wneud yn ymwybodol oʼi gyfrifoldebau ei hun a chyfrifoldebau staff eraill,
receives support and assistance to obtain such further training as is appropriate to the work they perform.
Rhaid iʼr darparwr awdurdod lleol sicrhau bod unrhyw berson a gyflogir i weithio yn y gwasanaeth yn rheolwr yn cael ei gefnogi i gynnal unrhyw gofrestriad â Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru.
31. - (1) The local authority provider must ensure that all persons working at the service (including any person allowed to work as a volunteer) are provided with information about the service and the way it is provided.
Rhaid iʼr darparwr awdurdod lleol sicrhau bod trefniadau addas yn eu lle i wneud staff yn ymwybodol o unrhyw godau ymarfer ynghylch y safonau ymddygiad a ddisgwylir oddi wrth weithwyr gofal cymdeithasol, y maeʼn ofynnol i Ofal Cymdeithasol Cymru eu cyhoeddi o dan adran 112 (1) (a) o Ddeddf 2016.
provision for the suspension, and the taking of action short of suspension, of employees in the interests of the safety or well-being of children receiving care and support from the service, and
darpariaeth bod methiant ar ran cyflogai i adrodd am achos o gam-drin, neu am amheuaeth o gam-drin, i berson priodol yn sail dros ganiatáu cychwyn achos disgyblu.
For the purpose of paragraph (2) (b), an appropriate person is -
un o swyddogion Gweinidogion Cymru,
an officer of the Welsh Ministers,
y darparwr awdurdod lleol,
the local authority provider,
swyddog i'r awdurdod lleol,
a police officer,
yn ôl y digwydd.
as the case may be.
Cyfyngiadau ar gyflogaeth
33. - (1) The local authority provider must not employ to work for the purposes of the fostering service in a position to which paragraph (2) applies, a person who is -
yn rhiant maeth sydd wedi ei gymeradwyo gan y gwasanaeth maethu, neu
the supervision of staff, and
storio cofnodion yn ddiogel.
36. - (1) The local authority provider must have arrangements in place to ensure that the premises, facilities and equipment used by foster parents for the provision of care and support to children are -
yn addas ac yn ddiogel i'r diben y bwriedir iddynt gael eu defnyddio ato,
suitable and safe for the purpose for which they are intended to be used,
yn cael eu defnyddio mewn ffordd ddiogel,
kept clean to a standard which is appropriate for the purpose for which they are being used.
Rhaid iʼr darparwr awdurdod lleol sicrhau bod rhieni maeth yn cael eu hyfforddiʼn briodol ynghylch sut i weithredu unrhyw gyfarpar y maent yn ei ddefnyddio wrth ddarparu gofal a chymorth i blentyn.
PART 9 Other requirements on local authority providers
Cofnodion mewn cysylltiad â gwasanaethau maethu
Records with respect to fostering services
37. - (1) Rhaid iʼr darparwr awdurdod lleol gynnal y cofnodion a bennir yn Atodlen 2 am 15 mlynedd.
The local authority provider must -
sicrhau bod y cofnodion a bennir yn Atodlen 2 yn gywir ac yn gyfredol,
ensure that the records specified in Schedule 2 are accurate and up to date,
cadw'r cofnodion yn ddiogel,
are made aware of their rights to access their records, and
yn cael mynediad iʼw cofnodion fel y mae'r gyfraith yn ei ganiatáu.
have such access to their records as is permitted by law.
Gwrthdaro buddiannau
39. - (1) The local authority provider must have a complaints policy in place and ensure that the service is operated in accordance with that policy.
Rhaid iʼr polisi cwyno gynnwys gweithdrefnau ar gyfer ystyried cwynion a wneir iʼr darparwr awdurdod lleol gan neu ar ran plant sydd wedi eu lleoli gan y darparwr ynghylch -
the provider,
rhieni maeth, ac
any other matter considered by the provider to be relevant.
Rhaid i'r polisi cwyno gynnwys gweithdrefnau ar gyfer ystyried cwynion a wneir i'r darparwr awdurdod lleol gan neu ar ran unrhyw blant eraill y gall y lleoliad a wneir effeithio arnynt ynghylch -
any other matter considered by the provider to be relevant.
Rhaid iʼr polisi cwyno gynnwys gweithdrefnau ar gyfer ystyried cwynion a wneir iʼr darparwr awdurdod lleol gan rieni maeth ynghylch -
any other matter considered by the provider to be relevant.
Rhaid iʼr polisi cwyno gynnwys gweithdrefnau ar gyfer ystyried cwynion a wneir iʼr darparwr awdurdod lleol gan rieni unrhyw blentyn sydd wedi ei leoli gan y darparwr ynghylch -
any other matter considered by the provider to be relevant.
Rhaid iʼr darparwr awdurdod lleol roi trefniadau effeithiol yn eu lle ar gyfer ymdrin â chwynion gan gynnwys trefniadau ar gyfer -
identifying and investigating complaints,
sicrhau bod camau gweithredu priodol yn cael eu cymryd yn dilyn ymchwiliad, ac
keeping records relating to the matters in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b).
Rhaid iʼr darparwr awdurdod lleol ddarparu crynodeb o gwynion, ymatebion ac unrhyw gamau gweithredu dilynol a gymerir i Weinidogion Cymru o fewn 28 o ddiwrnodau i gael cais i wneud hynny.
the concern is investigated,
y cymerir camau priodol yn dilyn ymchwiliad, ac
a record is kept relating to the matters in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b).
RHAN 10 Cefnogi a goruchwylio rhieni maeth
PART 10 Support and oversight of foster parents
Cymorth, hyfforddiant a gwybodaeth ar gyfer rhieni maeth
41. - (1) The local authority provider must ensure that foster parents have the information they need to provide care and support to a child placed with them in accordance with the child's care and support plan.
Rhaid iʼr darparwr awdurdod lleol sicrhau bod rhieni maeth yn cael unrhyw hyfforddiant, cyngor a chymorth, gan gynnwys cymorth y tu allan i oriau swyddfa, y maeʼn ymddangos eu bod yn angenrheidiol er budd plant sydd wedi eu lleoli gydaʼr rhieni maeth ac iʼw galluogi i ddarparu gofal a chymorth i blant yn unol â chynllun gofal a chymorth pob plentyn.
The local authority provider must ensure foster parents receive such training, advice and support, including support outside office hours, as appears necessary in the interests of children placed with the foster parents and to enable them to provide care and support to children in accordance with each child's care and support plan.
Rhaid iʼr darparwr awdurdod lleol sicrhau bod darpar rieni maeth yn cael unrhyw hyfforddiant, gwybodaeth a chyngor yr ystyrir eu bod yn angenrheidiol.
43. The local authority provider must ensure that foster parents are appropriately supervised.
Perthnasoedd gwaith effeithiol
44. The local authority provider must -
cynnal perthnasoedd proffesiynol da â rhieni maeth, a
maintain good professional relationships with foster parents, and
annog a chynorthwyo rhieni maeth i gynnal perthnasoedd personol da â phlant sydd wedi eu lleoli gyda hwy.
The policy and procedures which are required by this regulation to be in place must set out the steps which are to be taken by foster parents to enable and support children to manage their own money and to protect children from financial abuse (19).
Rhaid i'r polisi a'r gweithdrefnau sicrhau bod y darparwr awdurdod lleol yn goruchwylio ac yn monitro'n ddigonol y cynilion a wneir gan rieni maeth ar ran plant.
Where a child's money is held by the foster parents for any purpose, the policy and procedures required by this regulation must provide that the money is held in an account in the child's name or in an account which enables clear demarcation of the child's money.
Rhaid i'r polisi a'r gweithdrefnau sicrhau bod rhieni maeth yn trosglwyddo'r holl gofnodion o gynilion (gan gynnwys gwariant o gynilion) i'r darparwr awdurdod lleol pan ddaw lleoliad plentyn y mae'r cofnodion yn ymwneud ag ef i ben.
PART 11 Duties of local authority managers
Dyletswyddau rheolwyr awdurdodau lleol
46. - (1) The local authority manager must report to the local authority provider on the adequacy of the resources available to provide the service in accordance with the requirements of these Regulations.
46. - (1) Rhaid i reolwr yr awdurdod lleol adrodd i'r darparwr awdurdod lleol am ddigonolrwydd yr adnoddau sydd ar gael i ddarparu'r gwasanaeth yn unol â gofynion y Rheoliadau hyn.
Other reports to the local authority provider
Adroddiadau eraill i'r darparwr awdurdod lleol
47. The local authority manager must, without delay, report to the local authority provider -
47. Rhaid i reolwr yr awdurdod lleol, yn ddi-oed, adrodd i'r darparwr awdurdod lleol -
any concerns about the provision of the service,
am unrhyw bryderon ynghylch darparu'r gwasanaeth,
any significant changes to the way the service is managed or provided, and
am unrhyw newidiadau sylweddol i'r ffordd y caiff y gwasanaeth ei reoli neu ei ddarparu, ac
Engagement with children and others
Ymgysylltu â phlant ac eraill
48. - (1) The local authority manager must put suitable arrangements in place for obtaining the views of -
48. - (1) Rhaid i reolwr yr awdurdod lleol roi trefniadau addas yn eu lle ar gyfer cael safbwyntiau -
foster parents, and
rhieni maeth, a
The local authority manager must report the views obtained to the local authority provider so that these views can be taken into account by the provider when making any decisions on plans for improvement of the quality of care and support provided by the service.
Rhaid i reolwr yr awdurdod lleol adrodd am y safbwyntiau a geir i'r darparwr awdurdod lleol er mwyn i'r safbwyntiau hyn allu cael eu hystyried gan y darparwr wrth wneud unrhyw benderfyniadau ar gynlluniau ar gyfer gwella ansawdd y gofal a'r cymorth a ddarperir gan y gwasanaeth.
Duty to ensure there are systems in place to record complaints
Dyletswydd i sicrhau bod systemau yn eu lle i gofnodi cwynion
49. The local authority manager must ensure that there are effective systems in place to record complaints.
49. Rhaid i reolwr yr awdurdod lleol sicrhau bod systemau effeithiol yn eu lle i gofnodi cwynion.
50. The local authority manager must ensure that there are effective systems in place in relation to the keeping of records, which include systems for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of records which must be kept under regulation 37.
50. Rhaid i reolwr yr awdurdod lleol sicrhau bod systemau effeithiol yn eu lle mewn perthynas â chadw cofnodion, sy'n cynnwys systemau ar gyfer sicrhau bod y cofnodion y mae rhaid iddynt gael eu cadw o dan reoliad 37 yn gywir ac yn gyflawn.
51. The local authority manager must put suitable arrangements in place to ensure that the provider's policies and procedures are kept up to date, having regard to the statement of purpose for the service.
51. Rhaid i reolwr yr awdurdod lleol roi trefniadau addas yn eu lle i sicrhau bod polisïau a gweithdrefnau'r darparwr yn cael eu cadw'n gyfredol, gan roi sylw i'r datganiad o ddiben ar gyfer y gwasanaeth.
52. - (1) The local authority manager must put suitable arrangements in place to establish and maintain a system for monitoring, reviewing and improving the quality of the service.
52. - (1) Rhaid i reolwr yr awdurdod lleol roi trefniadau addas yn eu lle i sefydlu a chynnal system ar gyfer monitro, adolygu a gwella ansawdd y gwasanaeth.
Support for raising concerns
Cymorth ar gyfer codi pryderon
53. The local authority manager must ensure that the local authority provider's whistleblowing policy is being complied with and that the arrangements to enable and support people working at the service to raise such concerns are being operated effectively.
53. Rhaid i reolwr yr awdurdod lleol sicrhau y cydymffurfir â pholisi chwythu chwiban y darparwr awdurdod lleol a bod y trefniadau i alluogi a chefnogi pobl sy'n gweithio yn y gwasanaeth i godi pryderon o'r fath yn cael eu gweithredu'n effeithiol.
Regulations 2 and 4
Rheoliadau 2 a 4
SCHEDULE 1 Information to be contained in a statement of purpose by a local authority provider
ATODLEN 1 Gwybodaeth sydd iʼw chynnwys mewn datganiad o ddiben gan ddarparwr awdurdod lleol
The statement of purpose prepared by a local authority provider must contain the following information -
Rhaid iʼr datganiad o ddiben a lunnir gan ddarparwr awdurdod lleol gynnwys yr wybodaeth a ganlyn -
the name and principal address of the local authority,
enw a phrif gyfeiriad yr awdurdod lleol,
the name of the local authority manager,
enw rheolwr yr awdurdod lleol,
details of the management and staff structure of the service,
manylion strwythur rheoli a staffio'r gwasanaeth,
details of the facilities and equipment that will be available for foster parents to assist them to meet the needs of children for care and support and to support them to achieve their personal outcomes,
manylion y cyfleusterau aʼr cyfarpar a fydd ar gael i rieni maeth iʼw cynorthwyo i ddiwallu anghenion plant am ofal a chymorth ac iʼw cefnogi i gyflawni eu canlyniadau personol,
details of the arrangements made to support the cultural, linguistic and religious needs of children,
manylion y trefniadau a wnaed i gefnogi anghenion diwylliannol, ieithyddol a chrefyddol plant,
details of the arrangements made for consulting children about the operation of the local authority fostering service,
manylion y trefniadau a wnaed ar gyfer ymgynghori â phlant ynghylch gweithredu gwasanaeth maethuʼr awdurdod lleol,
details of how the local authority will meet children's language and communication needs, including through the medium of Welsh.
manylion ynghylch sut y bydd yr awdurdod lleol yn diwallu anghenion iaith a chyfathrebu plant, gan gynnwys drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.
Regulation 37
Rheoliad 37
SCHEDULE 2 Records to be kept by local authority providers
ATODLEN 2 Y cofnodion sydd iʼw cadw gan ddarparwyr awdurdodau lleol
1. A record showing in respect of each child placed with foster parents -
1. Cofnod syʼn dangos mewn cysylltiad â phob plentyn sydd wedi ei leoli gyda rhieni maeth -
the child's care and support plan;
cynllun gofal a chymorth y plentyn;
the name and address of the foster parents;
enw a chyfeiriad y rhieni maeth;
the date on which the child ceased to be placed there;
y dyddiad y daeth lleoliad y plentyn yno i ben;
the child's address prior to placement;
cyfeiriad y plentyn cyn y lleoliad;
full name and home address;
enw llawn a chyfeiriad cartref;
qualifications relevant to, and experience of, work involving children;
cymwysterau syʼn berthnasol i, a phrofiad o wneud, gwaith syʼn ymwneud â phlant;
copy of birth certificate and passport (if any) in respect of the person;
copi o dystysgrif geni a phasbort (os oes ganddo un) mewn cysylltiad â'r person;
copy of each reference obtained in respect of the person;
copi o bob geirda a geir mewn cysylltiad âʼr person;
whether the person is employed by the local authority provider for the purposes of the local authority fostering service under a contract of service, a contract for services, or otherwise than under a contract, or is employed by someone other than the local authority provider;
pa un a ywʼr person wedi ei gyflogi gan y darparwr awdurdod lleol at ddibenion gwasanaeth maethu'r awdurdod lleol o dan gontract gwasanaeth, contract ar gyfer gwasanaethau, neu heblaw o dan gontract, neu a yw wedi ei gyflogi gan rywun ac eithrioʼr darparwr awdurdod lleol;
the dates on which the person commences and ceases to be so employed;
y dyddiadau y maeʼr person yn dechrau cael ei gyflogi felly ac yn peidio â chael ei gyflogi felly;
the position the person holds in the service;
y swydd sydd gan y person yn y gwasanaeth;
records of disciplinary action and any other records in relation to the person's employment; and
cofnodion o gamau disgyblu ac unrhyw gofnodion eraill mewn perthynas â chyflogaeth y person; ac
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.
cofnod o ddyddiad tystysgrif GDG ddiweddaraf y person ac a gymerwyd unrhyw gamau gweithredu o ganlyniad i gynnwys y dystysgrif.
3. A record of all serious accidents and injuries occurring to children whilst placed with foster parents.
3. Cofnod o bob damwain ddifrifol ac anaf difrifol syʼn digwydd i blant tra bônt wedi eu lleoli gyda rhieni maeth.
4. A record of all complaints made under the complaints policy put in place by the local authority provider, and the action taken by the local authority provider in respect of any such complaints.
4. Cofnod o'r holl gwynion a wneir o dan y polisi cwyno y mae'r darparwr awdurdod lleol yn ei roi yn ei le, a'r camau gweithredu a gymerir gan y darparwr awdurdod lleol mewn cysylltiad ag unrhyw gwynion o'r fath.
6. Date and circumstances of any incident of control or restraint used by foster parents on a child.
6. Dyddiad ac amgylchiadau unrhyw achos o ddefnyddio rheolaeth neu ataliaeth gan rieni maeth ar blentyn.
Regulations 2 and 29
Rheoliadau 2 a 29
PART 1 Information and documentation to be available in respect of persons working in fostering services
RHAN 1 Gwybodaeth a dogfennaeth sydd i fod ar gael mewn cysylltiad â phersonau syʼn gweithio mewn gwasanaethau maethu
4. Two written references, including a reference from the last employer, if any.
4. Dau eirda ysgrifenedig, gan gynnwys geirda gan y cyflogwr diwethaf, os oes un.
7. Where relevant, documentary evidence of registration with Social Care Wales.
7. Pan foʼn berthnasol, tystiolaeth ddogfennol o gofrestriad â Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru.
9. Details of registration with or membership of any professional body.
9. Manylion cofrestriad ag unrhyw gorff proffesiynol neu aelodaeth o gorff oʼr fath.
10. For the purposes of paragraphs 2 and 3 of Part 1 of this Schedule -
10. At ddibenion paragraffau 2 a 3 o Ran 1 o'r Atodlen hon -
no more than three years have elapsed since the certificate was issued;
os nad oes mwy na thair blynedd wedi mynd heibio ers iʼr dystysgrif gael ei dyroddi;
Section 94A of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 ("the 2014 Act") provides that regulations may make provision about the exercise by local authorities of functions conferred on them by regulations made under section 87 (regulations about looked after children) of that Act.
Mae adran 94A o Ddeddf Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol a Llesiant (Cymru) 2014 ("Deddf 2014") yn darparu y caiff rheoliadau wneud darpariaeth ynghylch arfer swyddogaethau gan awdurdodau lleol a roddir iddynt gan reoliadau a wneir o dan adran 87 (rheoliadau ynghylch plant sy'n derbyn gofal) o'r Ddeddf honno.
Regulations made under section 87 of the 2014 Act may make further provision about children looked after by local authorities, including regulations about the placing of children with local authority foster parents (section 92 of that Act).
Caiff rheoliadau a wneir o dan adran 87 o Ddeddf 2014 wneud darpariaeth bellach ynghylch plant sy'n derbyn gofal gan awdurdodau lleol, gan gynnwys rheoliadau ynghylch lleoli plant gyda rhieni maeth awdurdod lleol (adran 92 o'r Ddeddf honno).
These Regulations impose requirements on local authority fostering services providers, described as "local authority providers" in these Regulations.
Mae'r Rheoliadau hyn yn gosod gofynion ar ddarparwyr gwasanaethau maethu awdurdodau lleol, a ddisgrifir fel "darparwyr awdurdodau lleol" yn y Rheoliadau hyn.
Part 1 of these Regulations contains definitions of certain terms used in the Regulations.
Mae Rhan 1 o'r Rheoliadau hyn yn cynnwys diffiniadau o dermau penodol sy'n cael eu defnyddio yn y Rheoliadau.