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1.Quality and Purpose of Care

2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings

3.Education

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

6.Positive Relationships

7.Protection of Children

8.Leadership and Management

9.Care Planning

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 SharingOctober 28, 2024
  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 Photographs
    Updated
    October 28, 2024
  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. 3.0.1EducationJune 10, 2024

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School TripsJune 10, 2024
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenJune 10, 2024
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesJune 10, 2024

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 RelationshipsJune 10, 2024
  5. 5.0.5Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)June 10, 2024
  6. 5.0.6Female Genital MutilationOctober 28, 2024
  7. 5.0.7Provision and Preparation of MealsJune 10, 2024
  8. 5.0.8Drugs
    Updated
    October 28, 2024
  9. 5.0.9Smoking
    Updated
    October 28, 2024
  10. 5.0.10AlcoholJune 10, 2024
  11. 5.0.11First Aid, Home Remedies and MedicationJune 10, 2024
  12. 5.0.12Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesJune 10, 2024
  13. 5.0.13Health and SafetyJune 10, 2024
  14. 5.0.14Risk Assessment and PlanningJune 10, 2024
  15. 5.0.15Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesJune 10, 2024
  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 GuidanceJune 10, 2024
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour ManagementJune 10, 2024
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical InterventionJune 10, 2024
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsJune 10, 2024
  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 PoliceJune 10, 2024

7.Protection of Children

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

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Generic Induction Booklet for Children's Social CareJune 11, 2024
  2. 8.0.2Leadership and ManagementJune 11, 2024
  3. 8.0.3Staff InductionJune 11, 2024
  4. 8.0.4Monitoring QualityJune 10, 2024
  5. 8.0.5Staffing and Safe Recruitment
    Updated
    October 28, 2024
  6. 8.0.6Notification of Serious EventsJune 10, 2024
  7. 8.0.7Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJune 10, 2024
  8. 8.0.8Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkOctober 28, 2024
  9. 8.0.9Staff QualificationsJune 10, 2024
  10. 8.0.10Staff Supervision and AppraisalJune 10, 2024
  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 PlanningJune 10, 2024
  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 MeetingsJune 10, 2024
  7. 9.0.7Preparation for Leaving Care
    Updated
    October 28, 2024
  8. 9.0.8Moving to Another PlacementJune 10, 2024

Last Updated: June 11, 2024

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