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1.Quality and Purpose of Care

  1. 1.0.1Residential Child Care – Key PrinciplesMay 19, 2022
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeNovember 4, 2024
  3. 1.0.3Children's GuideNovember 4, 2024
  4. 1.0.4Equality and DiversityJuly 25, 2022
  5. 1.0.5NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People
  6. 1.0.6Promoting Wellbeing and Positive Identity for a Child or Young Person Who is Looked After: A Quick Guide for Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners

2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings

  1. 2.0.1Consultation and ParticipationNovember 4, 2024
  2. 2.0.2Providing Personalised CareNovember 4, 2024
  3. 2.0.3Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersMay 19, 2022
  4. 2.0.4Role of Appropriate Adult
    Updated
    May 23, 2025
  5. 2.0.5Complaints by and On Behalf of ChildrenNovember 4, 2024
  6. 2.0.6Contact with Parents/Carers, Siblings and OthersJune 20, 2022
  7. 2.0.7Social Worker VisitsMay 19, 2022
  8. 2.0.8BedroomsMay 19, 2022

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationNovember 4, 2024

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School TripsMay 19, 2022
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenMay 19, 2022
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesMay 23, 2025
  4. 4.0.4Social Visits (including Overnight Stays)May 19, 2022
  5. 4.0.5Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesNovember 4, 2024

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesMarch 17, 2023
  2. 5.0.2Health Care Assessments and PlansFebruary 10, 2023
  3. 5.0.3Smoking
    Updated
    May 23, 2025
  4. 5.0.4AlcoholMay 19, 2022
  5. 5.0.5DrugsFebruary 8, 2024
  6. 5.0.6First Aid, Home Remedies and MedicationMay 23, 2025
  7. 5.0.7Provision and Preparation of MealsFebruary 10, 2023
  8. 5.0.8Health and SafetyNovember 4, 2024
  9. 5.0.9Sexual Health and RelationshipsMay 23, 2025
  10. 5.0.10Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)May 19, 2022
  11. 5.0.11Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care Needs
    Updated
    May 23, 2025

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Keyworker GuidanceMay 19, 2022
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour Support
    Updated
    May 23, 2025
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical InterventionNovember 17, 2022
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsJuly 17, 2023
  5. 6.0.5BullyingNovember 4, 2024
  6. 6.0.6Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the PoliceMay 23, 2025

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Recognising Abuse and Neglect
    Updated
    May 23, 2025
  2. 7.0.2Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding Concerns
    Updated
    May 23, 2025
  3. 7.0.3Missing ChildrenNovember 17, 2022
  4. 7.0.4Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual Exploitation
    Updated
    May 23, 2025
  5. 7.0.5Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
    Updated
    May 23, 2025
  6. 7.0.6Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and Photographs
    Updated
    May 23, 2025
  7. 7.0.7Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and Extremism
    Updated
    May 23, 2025
  8. 7.0.8Self-Harming and Suicidal BehaviourMay 23, 2025
  9. 7.0.9Female Genital MutilationMay 20, 2024
  10. 7.0.10Personal Care and Physical Contact with ChildrenMay 19, 2022
  11. 7.0.11Surveillance and MonitoringMay 23, 2025
  12. 7.0.12Visitors to the HomeMarch 17, 2023
  13. 7.0.13The Ride - Unit Safeguarding PolicyNovember 4, 2024

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementSeptember 19, 2023
  2. 8.0.2Monitoring Quality
    Updated
    May 23, 2025
  3. 8.0.3Staffing and Safe Recruitment
    Updated
    May 23, 2025
  4. 8.0.4Lone WorkingMay 19, 2022
  5. 8.0.5Staff QualificationsMay 19, 2022
  6. 8.0.6Staff Supervision and AppraisalMay 19, 2022
  7. 8.0.7Allegations Against Staff
    Updated
    May 23, 2025
  8. 8.0.8Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkNovember 4, 2024
  9. 8.0.9Notification of Serious Events
    Updated
    May 23, 2025
  10. 8.0.10Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJune 20, 2022
  11. 8.0.11Gift Giving and ReceivingMay 19, 2022
  12. 8.0.12Protocol for Calling the PoliceNovember 4, 2024

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionMarch 17, 2023
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningMay 19, 2022
  3. 9.0.3Emergency Placements and Emergency ReviewsMay 19, 2022
  4. 9.0.4Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsNovember 4, 2024
  5. 9.0.5Consents and Delegated AuthorityNovember 4, 2024
  6. 9.0.6Risk Assessment and PlanningMay 23, 2025
  7. 9.0.7Moving to Another PlacementNovember 4, 2024
  8. 9.0.8Preparation for Leaving CareFebruary 8, 2024

10.Records and Information Sharing

  1. 10.0.1Information SharingMay 23, 2025
  2. 10.0.2Case RecordingNovember 17, 2022
  3. 10.0.3Access to RecordsMay 19, 2022

Last Updated: November 4, 2024

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