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1.Quality and Purpose of Care

  1. 1.0.1Residential Child Care – Key PrinciplesNovember 10, 2025
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeJuly 22, 2025
  3. 1.0.3Children's GuideJuly 18, 2024
  4. 1.0.4Providing Personalised CareNovember 10, 2025
  5. 1.0.5Information SharingJanuary 31, 2025
  6. 1.0.6Equality and DiversityJuly 25, 2022
  7. 1.0.7Case RecordingNovember 10, 2025
  8. 1.0.8Consents and Delegated AuthorityJuly 18, 2024
  9. 1.0.9NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People
  10. 1.0.10Promoting 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 10, 2025
  2. 2.0.2Contact with Parents/Carers, Siblings and OthersJuly 22, 2025
  3. 2.0.3Social Visits (including Overnight Stays)November 10, 2025
  4. 2.0.4Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsJuly 22, 2025
  5. 2.0.5Social Worker VisitsJuly 22, 2025
  6. 2.0.6Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersNovember 10, 2025
  7. 2.0.7BedroomsNovember 10, 2025
  8. 2.0.8Access to RecordsNovember 10, 2025

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationNovember 10, 2025

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School TripsNovember 10, 2025
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenMay 19, 2022
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesNovember 10, 2025

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health Care Assessments and PlansNovember 10, 2025
  2. 5.0.2Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesNovember 10, 2025
  3. 5.0.3Sexual Health and RelationshipsJuly 22, 2025
  4. 5.0.4Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)November 10, 2025
  5. 5.0.5Health and SafetyNovember 10, 2025
  6. 5.0.6Provision and Preparation of MealsJuly 22, 2025
  7. 5.0.7DrugsNovember 10, 2025
  8. 5.0.8SmokingJuly 22, 2025
  9. 5.0.9AlcoholNovember 10, 2025
  10. 5.0.10First Aid, Home Remedies and MedicationJuly 22, 2025
  11. 5.0.11Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesNovember 10, 2025
  12. 5.0.12Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities/Health Care NeedsJuly 22, 2025

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Link Worker GuidanceJuly 22, 2025
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportJanuary 31, 2025
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical InterventionNovember 10, 2025
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsNovember 10, 2025
  5. 6.0.5Countering Bullying and Peer AbuseJuly 18, 2024
  6. 6.0.6Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the PoliceNovember 10, 2025

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Relationships and Physical Contact with ChildrenJuly 22, 2024
  2. 7.0.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectJuly 22, 2025
  3. 7.0.3Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsJanuary 31, 2025
  4. 7.0.4Missing ChildrenJuly 22, 2025
  5. 7.0.5Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesJuly 22, 2025
  6. 7.0.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationJuly 22, 2025
  7. 7.0.7Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismJanuary 31, 2025
  8. 7.0.8Allegations Against Staff and VolunteersJuly 22, 2025
  9. 7.0.9Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkJanuary 31, 2025
  10. 7.0.10Complaints and RepresentationsJuly 22, 2025
  11. 7.0.11Role of Appropriate AdultJuly 22, 2025
  12. 7.0.12Self-Harming and Suicidal BehaviourJuly 22, 2025
  13. 7.0.13Female Genital MutilationNovember 17, 2025
  14. 7.0.14Visitors to the HomeNovember 10, 2025
  15. 7.0.15Surveillance and MonitoringJuly 22, 2025

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementNovember 10, 2025
  2. 8.0.2Monitoring QualityJuly 22, 2025
  3. 8.0.3Notification of Serious EventsJuly 22, 2025
  4. 8.0.4Staffing and Safe RecruitmentJuly 22, 2025
  5. 8.0.5Staff QualificationsNovember 10, 2025
  6. 8.0.6Staff Supervision and AppraisalNovember 10, 2025
  7. 8.0.7Lone WorkingNovember 10, 2025
  8. 8.0.8Gift Giving and ReceivingJuly 18, 2024
  9. 8.0.9Staffing Levels, Rotas and HandoverJuly 18, 2024
  10. 8.0.10Petty Cash and FinanceJuly 22, 2025
  11. 8.0.11Daily Routine and House RulesJuly 18, 2024
  12. 8.0.12Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJuly 9, 2024

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionNovember 10, 2025
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningNovember 10, 2025
  3. 9.0.3Risk Assessment and PlanningNovember 10, 2025
  4. 9.0.4Emergency Placements and Emergency ReviewsNovember 10, 2025
  5. 9.0.5Placement Planning MeetingsJuly 18, 2024
  6. 9.0.6Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsNovember 10, 2025
  7. 9.0.7Preparation for Leaving CareNovember 10, 2025
  8. 9.0.8Moving to Another PlacementNovember 10, 2025

Last Updated: July 22, 2025

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