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1.Quality and Purpose of Care

  1. 1.0.1Key PrinciplesJune 10, 2024
  2. 1.0.2Equality and DiversityJune 10, 2024
  3. 1.0.3NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People
  4. 1.0.4Promoting 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. 2.0.1Contact with Parents/Carers, Siblings and OthersJune 10, 2024
  2. 2.0.2Social Visits (Including Overnight Stays)June 10, 2024
  3. 2.0.3ComplaintsJune 10, 2024
  4. 2.0.4Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersJune 10, 2024
  5. 2.0.5BedroomsJune 10, 2024
  6. 2.0.6Physical Contact and Intimate CareJuly 2, 2024
  7. 2.0.7Consultation and ParticipationJune 10, 2024
  8. 2.0.8Providing Personalised CareJune 10, 2024
  9. 2.0.9Mental Capacity Act 2005

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 Children, Young People and AdultsJune 16, 2025
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesDecember 9, 2024

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesJune 10, 2024
  2. 5.0.2Health Care Assessments and PlansJune 10, 2024
  3. 5.0.3Drugs and Substance MisuseJune 10, 2024
  4. 5.0.4Provision and Preparation of MealsJune 16, 2025
  5. 5.0.5Smoking and Alcohol
    Updated
    June 16, 2025
  6. 5.0.6First Aid, Home Remedies and MedicationJune 16, 2025
  7. 5.0.7Health and SafetyJune 10, 2024
  8. 5.0.8Sexual Health and RelationshipsJune 16, 2025
  9. 5.0.9Gender Identity IssuesJuly 2, 2024
  10. 5.0.10Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)June 10, 2024
  11. 5.0.11Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities/Health Care Needs
    Updated
    June 16, 2025

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Keyworker GuidanceJune 10, 2024
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportDecember 9, 2024
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical InterventionJune 10, 2024
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsJune 10, 2024
  5. 6.0.5Countering BullyingJune 10, 2024

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Recognising Abuse and Neglect
    Updated
    June 16, 2025
  2. 7.0.2Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding Concerns
    Updated
    June 16, 2025
  3. 7.0.3Missing ChildrenJune 10, 2024
  4. 7.0.4Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationDecember 9, 2024
  5. 7.0.5Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismDecember 9, 2024
  6. 7.0.6Female Genital MutilationDecember 9, 2024
  7. 7.0.7Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and Photographs
    Updated
    June 16, 2025
  8. 7.0.8Allegations Against StaffDecember 9, 2024
  9. 7.0.9Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkDecember 9, 2024
  10. 7.0.10Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the PoliceDecember 9, 2024
  11. 7.0.11Role of Appropriate Adult
    Updated
    June 16, 2025
  12. 7.0.12Self Harming and Suicidal BehaviourJune 16, 2025
  13. 7.0.13Digital Photography and SurveillanceJuly 2, 2024
  14. 7.0.14Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJune 10, 2024
  15. 7.0.15Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
    Updated
    June 16, 2025
  16. 7.0.16Harmful Sexual BehaviourDecember 9, 2024
  17. 7.0.17Domestic AbuseJuly 2, 2024
  18. 7.0.18Safeguarding AdultsJuly 2, 2024
  19. 7.0.19Surveillance and MonitoringJune 16, 2025
  20. 7.0.20Visitors to the HomeJune 10, 2024

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementJune 11, 2024
  2. 8.0.2Monitoring Quality
    Updated
    June 16, 2025
  3. 8.0.3Staffing and Safe RecruitmentDecember 9, 2024
  4. 8.0.4Staff QualificationsJune 10, 2024
  5. 8.0.5Staff Supervision and AppraisalJune 10, 2024
  6. 8.0.6Notification of Serious EventsDecember 9, 2024
  7. 8.0.7Guidance on StaffingJune 11, 2024

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Admission and TransitionDecember 9, 2024
  2. 9.0.2Consents and Delegated AuthorityJune 10, 2024
  3. 9.0.3Care and Placement Plans GuidanceJune 10, 2024
  4. 9.0.4Health Care Assessments and PlansJune 10, 2024
  5. 9.0.5Emergency Placement and Emergency ReviewsJune 10, 2024
  6. 9.0.6Placement Planning MeetingsJuly 2, 2024
  7. 9.0.7Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsJune 10, 2024
  8. 9.0.8Risk Assessment and PlanningDecember 9, 2024
  9. 9.0.9Preparation for Leaving CareJune 10, 2024
  10. 9.0.10Moving to Another PlacementDecember 9, 2024

10.Records and Information Sharing

  1. 10.0.1Information SharingJune 16, 2025
  2. 10.0.2Case RecordingJune 10, 2024
  3. 10.0.3Access to RecordsJune 10, 2024

Last Updated: July 2, 2024

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