ncial support they provide to former foster carers in supporting young people in ‘staying put’ arrangements. By doing this it enables foster carers to decide and plan well in advance whether they wish to participate in a ‘staying put’ arrangement. Procedures 7.34. Local authorities will have their own protocols governing ‘staying put’ arrangements. However, as good practice, the local authority should, prior to the new arrangement commencing draw up a ‘living together agreement’. This should be agreed by the young person, the former foster carer and the social worker/personal adviser. Such agreements should cover the ‘ground rules’ of the household as well as the areas of responsibility that all parties to the arrangement are expected to fulfil. 7.35. Whilst the Fostering Services Regulations 2011 will no longer apply, basic standards should continue to govern the arrangement when a young person reaches the age of 18. These may include: • On-going review of the ‘staying put’ arrangement • Health and safety checks; • Attending required training. 7.36. Local authorities should have protocols in place that govern their safeguarding arrangements. Social workers and personal advisers should be particularly mindful of the potential dangers of sexual and other forms of exploitation in respect of care leavers. Types of support 7.37. Local authorities should, through the pathway planning process, ensure that the personal adviser and other leaving care professionals support the young person in a ‘staying put’ arrangement so that they receive the support required to develop their independent life skills. This is particularly important as young people in these arrangements will require a range of skills to live independently once they leave a ‘staying put’ arrangement. 66 Support f