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Lancashire Children's Homes Procedures Manual
Policies & Procedures
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1.Quality and Purpose of Care
- 1.0.1Residential Child Care - Key PrinciplesJune 10, 2024
- 1.0.2Statement of PurposeJune 10, 2024
- 1.0.3Children’s GuideJune 10, 2024
- 1.0.4Consultation and ParticipationJune 10, 2024
- 1.0.5Equality and DiversityJune 10, 2024
- 1.0.6Information SharingOctober 28, 2024
- 1.0.7Case RecordingJune 10, 2024
- 1.0.8Consents and Delegated AuthorityJune 10, 2024
- 1.0.9NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People
2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings
- 2.0.1Contact with Parents/Carers/Siblings and OthersJune 10, 2024
- 2.0.2Social Visits (Including Overnight Stays)June 10, 2024
- 2.0.3Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsOctober 28, 2024
- 2.0.4Social Worker VisitsJune 10, 2024
- 2.0.5Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersJune 10, 2024
- 2.0.6BedroomsJune 10, 2024
- 2.0.7Access to RecordsJune 10, 2024
4.Enjoyment and Achievement
- 4.0.1Holidays and School TripsJune 10, 2024
- 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenJune 10, 2024
- 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesJune 10, 2024
5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing
- 5.0.1Health Care Assessments and PlansJune 10, 2024
- 5.0.2Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesJune 10, 2024
- 5.0.3Providing Personalised CareJune 10, 2024
- 5.0.4Sexual Health and RelationshipsJune 10, 2024
- 5.0.5Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)June 10, 2024
- 5.0.6Female Genital MutilationOctober 28, 2024
- 5.0.7Provision and Preparation of MealsJune 10, 2024
- 5.0.8DrugsOctober 28, 2024
- 5.0.9SmokingOctober 28, 2024
- 5.0.10AlcoholJune 10, 2024
- 5.0.11First Aid, Home Remedies and MedicationJune 10, 2024
- 5.0.12Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesJune 10, 2024
- 5.0.13Health and SafetyJune 10, 2024
- 5.0.14Risk Assessment and PlanningJune 10, 2024
- 5.0.15Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesJune 10, 2024
- 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
- 6.0.1Key Worker GuidanceJune 10, 2024
- 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour ManagementJune 10, 2024
- 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical InterventionJune 10, 2024
- 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsJune 10, 2024
- 6.0.5Countering Bullying and Peer AbuseJune 10, 2024
- 6.0.6Dealing with Violent and Challenging BehaviourJune 10, 2024
- 6.0.7Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the PoliceJune 10, 2024
7.Protection of Children
- 7.0.1Relationships and Physical Contact with ChildrenJune 10, 2024
- 7.0.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectOctober 28, 2024
- 7.0.3Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsJune 10, 2024
- 7.0.4Missing ChildrenOctober 28, 2024
- 7.0.5Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesOctober 28, 2024
- 7.0.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationJune 10, 2024
- 7.0.7Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismJune 10, 2024
- 7.0.8Allegations Against Staff and VolunteersJune 10, 2024
- 7.0.9WhistleblowingJune 10, 2024
- 7.0.10ComplaintsJune 10, 2024
- 7.0.11Role of Appropriate AdultsJune 10, 2024
- 7.0.12Self Harm and Suicidal BehaviourJune 10, 2024
- 7.0.13Visitors to the HomeJune 10, 2024
- 7.0.14Surveillance and MonitoringJune 10, 2024
8.Leadership and Management
- 8.0.1Generic Induction Booklet for Children's Social CareJune 11, 2024
- 8.0.2Leadership and ManagementJune 11, 2024
- 8.0.3Staff InductionJune 11, 2024
- 8.0.4Monitoring QualityJune 10, 2024
- 8.0.5Staffing and Safe RecruitmentOctober 28, 2024
- 8.0.6Notification of Serious EventsJune 10, 2024
- 8.0.7Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJune 10, 2024
- 8.0.8Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkOctober 28, 2024
- 8.0.9Staff QualificationsJune 10, 2024
- 8.0.10Staff Supervision and AppraisalJune 10, 2024
- 8.0.11Lone WorkingJune 10, 2024
- 8.0.12Rostering and HandoverJune 11, 2024
- 8.0.13Gift Giving and ReceivingJune 10, 2024
- 8.0.14Petty Cash and FinanceJune 11, 2024
- 8.0.15Daily Routine and House RulesJune 10, 2024
- 8.0.16Sleeping In and Night SecurityJune 11, 2024
9.Care Planning
- 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionsJune 10, 2024
- 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningJune 10, 2024
- 9.0.3Emergency Placement and Emergency ReviewsJune 10, 2024
- 9.0.4Placement Planning MeetingsJune 11, 2024
- 9.0.5How We Support Our Children's Homes - Stability, Support and Disruption MeetingsJune 11, 2024
- 9.0.6Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsJune 10, 2024
- 9.0.7Preparation for Leaving CareOctober 28, 2024
- 9.0.8Moving to Another PlacementJune 10, 2024
Last Updated: March 20, 2025
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