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1.Quality and Purpose of Care

  1. 1.0.1Residential Child Care – Key PrinciplesSeptember 1, 2025
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeFebruary 27, 2024
  3. 1.0.3Children's GuideFebruary 27, 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 (NICE)

2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings

  1. 2.0.1Consultation and ParticipationSeptember 1, 2025
  2. 2.0.2Providing Personalised CareOctober 7, 2024
  3. 2.0.3Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersSeptember 1, 2025
  4. 2.0.4Role of Appropriate AdultSeptember 1, 2025
  5. 2.0.5Complaints by and On Behalf of ChildrenFebruary 27, 2024
  6. 2.0.6Contact with Parents/Carers, Siblings and OthersSeptember 1, 2025
  7. 2.0.7Social Worker VisitsSeptember 1, 2025
  8. 2.0.8BedroomsSeptember 1, 2025

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationFebruary 27, 2024

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School TripsSeptember 1, 2025
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenMay 19, 2022
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesApril 8, 2025
  4. 4.0.4Social Visits (including Overnight Stays)September 1, 2025
  5. 4.0.5Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesFebruary 27, 2024

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesSeptember 1, 2025
  2. 5.0.2Health Care Assessments and PlansSeptember 1, 2025
  3. 5.0.3SmokingApril 8, 2025
  4. 5.0.4AlcoholSeptember 1, 2025
  5. 5.0.5DrugsOctober 7, 2024
  6. 5.0.6First Aid, Home Remedies and MedicationApril 8, 2025
  7. 5.0.7Provision and Preparation of MealsSeptember 1, 2025
  8. 5.0.8Health and SafetyFebruary 27, 2024
  9. 5.0.9Sexual Health and RelationshipsFebruary 27, 2024
  10. 5.0.10Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)September 1, 2025
  11. 5.0.11Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care NeedsApril 8, 2025

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Keyworker GuidanceSeptember 1, 2025
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportApril 8, 2025
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical InterventionSeptember 1, 2025
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsSeptember 1, 2025
  5. 6.0.5BullyingApril 8, 2025
  6. 6.0.6Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the PoliceApril 8, 2025

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Recognising Abuse and NeglectApril 8, 2025
  2. 7.0.2Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsApril 8, 2025
  3. 7.0.3Missing ChildrenSeptember 9, 2025
  4. 7.0.4Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationApril 8, 2025
  5. 7.0.5Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesApril 8, 2025
  6. 7.0.6Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsApril 8, 2025
  7. 7.0.7Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismApril 8, 2025
  8. 7.0.8Self-Harming and Suicidal BehaviourSeptember 1, 2025
  9. 7.0.9Female Genital MutilationOctober 7, 2024
  10. 7.0.10Personal Care and Physical Contact with ChildrenSeptember 1, 2025
  11. 7.0.11Surveillance and MonitoringApril 8, 2025
  12. 7.0.12Visitors to the HomeSeptember 1, 2025

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementFebruary 27, 2024
  2. 8.0.2Monitoring QualityApril 8, 2025
  3. 8.0.3Staffing and Safe RecruitmentApril 8, 2025
  4. 8.0.4Lone WorkingSeptember 1, 2025
  5. 8.0.5Staff QualificationsSeptember 1, 2025
  6. 8.0.6Staff Supervision and AppraisalSeptember 1, 2025
  7. 8.0.7Allegations Against StaffApril 8, 2025
  8. 8.0.8Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkApril 8, 2025
  9. 8.0.9Notification of Serious EventsApril 8, 2025
  10. 8.0.10Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJune 20, 2022
  11. 8.0.11Gift Giving and ReceivingMay 19, 2022

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionApril 8, 2025
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningSeptember 1, 2025
  3. 9.0.3Emergency Placements and Emergency ReviewsSeptember 1, 2025
  4. 9.0.4Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsFebruary 27, 2024
  5. 9.0.5Consents and Delegated AuthorityFebruary 27, 2024
  6. 9.0.6Risk Assessment and PlanningApril 8, 2025
  7. 9.0.7Moving to Another PlacementApril 8, 2025
  8. 9.0.8Preparation for Leaving CareOctober 7, 2024

10.Records and Information Sharing

  1. 10.0.1Information SharingApril 8, 2025
  2. 10.0.2Case RecordingSeptember 1, 2025
  3. 10.0.3Access to RecordsSeptember 1, 2025

Last Updated: October 7, 2024

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