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1.Quality and Purpose of Care

  1. 1.0.1Residential Child Care - Key PrinciplesJune 10, 2024
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeJune 10, 2024
  3. 1.0.3Children’s GuideJune 10, 2024
  4. 1.0.4Consultation and ParticipationJune 10, 2024
  5. 1.0.5Equality and DiversityJune 10, 2024
  6. 1.0.6Information SharingApril 22, 2025
  7. 1.0.7Case RecordingJune 10, 2024
  8. 1.0.8Consents and Delegated AuthorityJune 10, 2024
  9. 1.0.9NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People

2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings

  1. 2.0.1Contact with Parents/Carers/Siblings and OthersJune 10, 2024
  2. 2.0.2Social Visits (Including Overnight Stays)June 10, 2024
  3. 2.0.3Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsApril 22, 2025
  4. 2.0.4Social Worker VisitsJune 10, 2024
  5. 2.0.5Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersJune 10, 2024
  6. 2.0.6BedroomsJune 10, 2024
  7. 2.0.7Access to RecordsJune 10, 2024

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationOctober 28, 2025

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School Trips
    Updated
    October 28, 2025
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenOctober 28, 2025
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesApril 22, 2025

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health Care Assessments and PlansJune 10, 2024
  2. 5.0.2Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesJune 10, 2024
  3. 5.0.3Providing Personalised CareJune 10, 2024
  4. 5.0.4Sexual Health and RelationshipsOctober 28, 2025
  5. 5.0.5Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)October 28, 2025
  6. 5.0.6Female Genital MutilationOctober 28, 2025
  7. 5.0.7Provision and Preparation of MealsOctober 28, 2025
  8. 5.0.8DrugsOctober 28, 2024
  9. 5.0.9SmokingApril 22, 2025
  10. 5.0.10AlcoholJune 10, 2024
  11. 5.0.11First Aid, Home Remedies and Medication
    Updated
    October 28, 2025
  12. 5.0.12Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesJune 10, 2024
  13. 5.0.13Health and SafetyJune 10, 2024
  14. 5.0.14Risk Assessment and PlanningApril 22, 2025
  15. 5.0.15Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care Needs
    Updated
    October 28, 2025
  16. 5.0.16Promoting Wellbeing and Positive Identity for a Child or Young Person Who is Looked After: A Quick Guide for Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Key Worker GuidanceOctober 28, 2025
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportOctober 28, 2025
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical InterventionJune 10, 2024
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsOctober 28, 2025
  5. 6.0.5Countering Bullying and Peer AbuseJune 10, 2024
  6. 6.0.6Dealing with Violent and Challenging BehaviourJune 10, 2024
  7. 6.0.7Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the PoliceApril 22, 2025

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Relationships and Physical Contact with ChildrenJune 10, 2024
  2. 7.0.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectOctober 28, 2025
  3. 7.0.3Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsOctober 28, 2025
  4. 7.0.4Missing ChildrenOctober 28, 2025
  5. 7.0.5Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
    Updated
    October 28, 2025
  6. 7.0.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationOctober 28, 2025
  7. 7.0.7Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismApril 22, 2025
  8. 7.0.8Allegations Against Staff and VolunteersOctober 28, 2025
  9. 7.0.9WhistleblowingJune 10, 2024
  10. 7.0.10ComplaintsJune 10, 2024
  11. 7.0.11Role of Appropriate Adults
    Updated
    October 28, 2025
  12. 7.0.12Self Harm and Suicidal BehaviourOctober 28, 2025
  13. 7.0.13Visitors to the HomeJune 10, 2024
  14. 7.0.14Surveillance and MonitoringOctober 28, 2025

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Generic Induction Booklet for Children's Social CareJune 11, 2024
  2. 8.0.2Leadership and ManagementOctober 28, 2025
  3. 8.0.3Staff InductionJune 11, 2024
  4. 8.0.4Monitoring QualityApril 22, 2025
  5. 8.0.5Staffing and Safe RecruitmentOctober 28, 2025
  6. 8.0.6Notification of Serious EventsOctober 28, 2025
  7. 8.0.7Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJune 10, 2024
  8. 8.0.8Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkOctober 28, 2025
  9. 8.0.9Staff QualificationsJune 10, 2024
  10. 8.0.10Staff Supervision and AppraisalOctober 28, 2025
  11. 8.0.11Lone WorkingJune 10, 2024
  12. 8.0.12Rostering and HandoverJune 11, 2024
  13. 8.0.13Gift Giving and ReceivingJune 10, 2024
  14. 8.0.14Petty Cash and FinanceJune 11, 2024
  15. 8.0.15Daily Routine and House RulesJune 10, 2024
  16. 8.0.16Sleeping In and Night SecurityJune 11, 2024

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionsJune 10, 2024
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningOctober 28, 2025
  3. 9.0.3Emergency Placement and Emergency ReviewsJune 10, 2024
  4. 9.0.4Placement Planning MeetingsJune 11, 2024
  5. 9.0.5How We Support Our Children's Homes - Stability, Support and Disruption MeetingsJune 11, 2024
  6. 9.0.6Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsOctober 28, 2025
  7. 9.0.7Preparation for Leaving CareOctober 28, 2025
  8. 9.0.8Moving to Another PlacementJune 10, 2024

Last Updated: April 22, 2025

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