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1.Quality and Purpose of Care

  1. 1.0.1Residential Child Care – Key PrinciplesOctober 2, 2025
  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 OfficersOctober 2, 2025
  4. 2.0.4Role of Appropriate AdultMay 23, 2025
  5. 2.0.5Complaints by and On Behalf of ChildrenNovember 4, 2024
  6. 2.0.6Contact with Parents/Carers, Siblings and OthersOctober 2, 2025
  7. 2.0.7Social Worker VisitsOctober 2, 2025
  8. 2.0.8BedroomsOctober 2, 2025

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationNovember 4, 2024

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School TripsOctober 2, 2025
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenMay 19, 2022
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesMay 23, 2025
  4. 4.0.4Social Visits (including Overnight Stays)October 2, 2025
  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 ServicesOctober 2, 2025
  2. 5.0.2Health Care Assessments and PlansOctober 2, 2025
  3. 5.0.3Smoking
    Updated
    May 23, 2025
  4. 5.0.4AlcoholOctober 2, 2025
  5. 5.0.5DrugsOctober 2, 2025
  6. 5.0.6First Aid, Home Remedies and MedicationMay 23, 2025
  7. 5.0.7Provision and Preparation of MealsOctober 2, 2025
  8. 5.0.8Health and SafetyNovember 4, 2024
  9. 5.0.9Sexual Health and RelationshipsMay 23, 2025
  10. 5.0.10Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)October 2, 2025
  11. 5.0.11Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care Needs
    Updated
    May 23, 2025

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Keyworker GuidanceOctober 2, 2025
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportMay 23, 2025
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical InterventionOctober 2, 2025
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsOctober 2, 2025
  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 ChildrenOctober 2, 2025
  4. 7.0.4Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationMay 23, 2025
  5. 7.0.5Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesMay 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 ExtremismMay 23, 2025
  8. 7.0.8Self-Harming and Suicidal BehaviourMay 23, 2025
  9. 7.0.9Female Genital MutilationOctober 2, 2025
  10. 7.0.10Personal Care and Physical Contact with ChildrenOctober 2, 2025
  11. 7.0.11Surveillance and MonitoringMay 23, 2025
  12. 7.0.12Visitors to the HomeOctober 2, 2025
  13. 7.0.13The Ride - Unit Safeguarding PolicyNovember 4, 2024

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementOctober 2, 2025
  2. 8.0.2Monitoring QualityMay 23, 2025
  3. 8.0.3Staffing and Safe Recruitment
    Updated
    May 23, 2025
  4. 8.0.4Lone WorkingOctober 2, 2025
  5. 8.0.5Staff QualificationsOctober 2, 2025
  6. 8.0.6Staff Supervision and AppraisalOctober 2, 2025
  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 AdmissionOctober 2, 2025
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningOctober 2, 2025
  3. 9.0.3Emergency Placements and Emergency ReviewsOctober 2, 2025
  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 CareOctober 2, 2025

10.Records and Information Sharing

  1. 10.0.1Information SharingMay 23, 2025
  2. 10.0.2Case RecordingOctober 2, 2025
  3. 10.0.3Access to RecordsOctober 2, 2025

Last Updated: November 4, 2024

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