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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. 1.0.5Providing Personalised CareJune 10, 2024
  6. 1.0.6Equality and DiversityJune 10, 2024
  7. 1.0.7Information SharingJune 10, 2024
  8. 1.0.8PrivacyJune 13, 2024
  9. 1.0.9Case RecordingJune 10, 2024
  10. 1.0.10Log Book and Diary RecordingJune 13, 2024
  11. 1.0.11Consents and Delegated AuthorityJune 10, 2024
  12. 1.0.12NICE 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
    November 4, 2024
  4. 2.0.4Internet Safety Policy for Children and Young PeopleJune 13, 2024
  5. 2.0.5Social Worker VisitsJune 10, 2024
  6. 2.0.6Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersJune 10, 2024
  7. 2.0.7BedroomsJune 10, 2024
  8. 2.0.8Access 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
  4. 4.0.4Health and SafetyJune 10, 2024
  5. 4.0.5Risk Assessment and PlanningJune 10, 2024

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health and Emotional Well-being Assessments and PlansJune 10, 2024
  2. 5.0.2Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesJune 10, 2024
  3. 5.0.3Sexual Health and RelationshipsJune 10, 2024
  4. 5.0.4Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)June 10, 2024
  5. 5.0.5Provision and Preparation of MealsJune 10, 2024
  6. 5.0.6Drugs and Substance Misuse
    Updated
    November 4, 2024
  7. 5.0.7Smoking and AlcoholNovember 4, 2024
  8. 5.0.8First Aid, Home Remedies and MedicationJune 10, 2024
  9. 5.0.9Female Genital MutilationJune 10, 2024
  10. 5.0.10Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesJune 10, 2024
  11. 5.0.11Personal Allowances - Clothing and Personal RequisitesJune 10, 2024
  12. 5.0.12Promoting 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. 6.0.1Linkworker GuidanceJune 10, 2024
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour ManagementJune 10, 2024
  3. 6.0.3Permissible SanctionsJune 13, 2024
  4. 6.0.4Use of Restraint and Physical InterventionJune 10, 2024
  5. 6.0.5Searching Children/BedroomsJune 10, 2024
  6. 6.0.6Countering Bullying and Peer AbuseNovember 4, 2024
  7. 6.0.7Dealing with Violent and Challenging BehaviourJune 13, 2024
  8. 6.0.8Offending 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
    November 4, 2024
  3. 7.0.3Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsJune 10, 2024
  4. 7.0.4Missing ChildrenJune 10, 2024
  5. 7.0.5Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) and County Lines
    Updated
    November 4, 2024
  6. 7.0.6Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)June 10, 2024
  7. 7.0.7Identifying and Supporting Children and Young People Vulnerable to Violent Extremism including RadicalisationJune 10, 2024
  8. 7.0.8Allegations Against Staff and VolunteersJune 10, 2024
  9. 7.0.9ComplaintsJune 10, 2024
  10. 7.0.10Role of Appropriate AdultsJune 10, 2024
  11. 7.0.11Self Harm and Suicidal BehaviourJune 10, 2024
  12. 7.0.12Visitors to the HomeJune 10, 2024
  13. 7.0.13Surveillance and MonitoringJune 10, 2024

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Monitoring QualityJune 10, 2024
  2. 8.0.2Leadership and ManagementJune 11, 2024
  3. 8.0.3Staffing and Safe Recruitment
    Updated
    November 4, 2024
  4. 8.0.4Staff Supervision and AppraisalJune 10, 2024
  5. 8.0.5Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkNovember 4, 2024
  6. 8.0.6Lone WorkingJune 10, 2024
  7. 8.0.7Rosters and Shift HandoversJune 11, 2024
  8. 8.0.8Notification of Serious EventsJune 10, 2024
  9. 8.0.9Recording and Reporting of IncidentsJune 10, 2024
  10. 8.0.10Gift Giving and ReceivingJune 10, 2024
  11. 8.0.11Administration of Petty Cash and SecurityJune 11, 2024
  12. 8.0.12Daily Routine and House RulesJune 13, 2024
  13. 8.0.13Sleeping In and Night SecurityJune 11, 2024
  14. 8.0.14Repairs and MaintenanceJune 13, 2024
  15. 8.0.15Fire SafetyJune 13, 2024

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionsJune 10, 2024
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningJune 10, 2024
  3. 9.0.3Risk Assessments and Countering Identified RisksJune 13, 2024
  4. 9.0.4Placement Planning MeetingsJune 13, 2024
  5. 9.0.5Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsJune 10, 2024
  6. 9.0.6Preparation for Leaving Care
    Updated
    November 4, 2024
  7. 9.0.7Moving to Another PlacementJune 10, 2024

Last Updated: April 22, 2025

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