Contents

1.Ethos and Policy Framework

1. 1.0.1Statement of PurposeJanuary 9, 2024
2. 1.0.2Children's GuideJanuary 9, 2024
3. 1.0.3Residential Child CareJanuary 10, 2024
4. 1.0.4Equality and DiversityJanuary 10, 2024
5. 1.0.5Caring for Children from Minority Ethnic GroupsJanuary 10, 2024
6. 1.0.6Information SharingJune 6, 2025
7. 1.0.7Case Recording Policy and Staff GuidanceJanuary 10, 2024
8. 1.0.8NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People

2.Planning for Care

1. 2.0.1Referrals, Placements and AdmissionsDecember 19, 2024
2. 2.0.2Consents GuidanceJanuary 10, 2024
3. 2.0.3Care and Placement Plans GuidanceJanuary 10, 2024
4. 2.0.4Emergency Placement Planning MeetingsJanuary 10, 2024
5. 2.0.5Placement Planning and Disruption MeetingsJanuary 10, 2024
6. 2.0.6Health Assessments and PlansJanuary 10, 2024
7. 2.0.7Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsJanuary 10, 2024
8. 2.0.8Preparation for Leaving CareJune 6, 2024
9. 2.0.9Moving to Another PlacementDecember 19, 2024

3.Behaviour and Relationships

1. 3.0.1Keyworker GuidanceJanuary 10, 2024
2. 3.0.2Daily Routine and House RulesJanuary 10, 2024
3. 3.0.3Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportDecember 19, 2024
4. 3.0.4SanctionsJanuary 10, 2024
5. 3.0.5Missing ChildrenJanuary 10, 2024
6. 3.0.6Dealing with Aggression and ViolenceJanuary 10, 2024
7. 3.0.7Use of Restraint and Physical InterventionJanuary 10, 2024
8. 3.0.8Searching Children's Bedrooms / PossessionsJanuary 10, 2024
9. 3.0.9The PoliceJanuary 10, 2024
10. 3.0.10Role of Appropriate AdultsJune 6, 2025

4.Promoting and Supporting Contact

1. 4.0.1Contact with Parents and SiblingsJanuary 10, 2024
2. 4.0.2Overnight Stays and Social VisitsJanuary 10, 2024
3. 4.0.3Correspondence, Communication and Social NetworkingJanuary 10, 2024

5.Personal Care, Safeguarding and Protection

1. 5.0.1Relationships and Physical Contact with ChildrenJanuary 10, 2024
2. 5.0.2Consultation and ParticipationJanuary 10, 2024
3. 5.0.3Recognising Abuse and NeglectJune 6, 2025
4. 5.0.4Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationJune 6, 2025
5. 5.0.5Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsJune 6, 2025
6. 5.0.6Allegations Against StaffDecember 19, 2024
7. 5.0.7Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkDecember 19, 2024
8. 5.0.8Representations and ComplaintsJanuary 10, 2024
9. 5.0.9Countering Bullying and Peer AbuseDecember 19, 2024
10. 5.0.10Self Harm and Suicidal BehaviourJune 6, 2025
11. 5.0.11Drugs and Substance MisuseJune 6, 2024
12. 5.0.12Sleeping In and Night SecurityJanuary 10, 2024
13. 5.0.13Social Worker VisitsJanuary 10, 2024
14. 5.0.14Advocacy and Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersJanuary 10, 2024
15. 5.0.15VisitorsJanuary 10, 2024
16. 5.0.16Provision and Preparation of MealsJune 6, 2025
17. 5.0.17BedroomsJanuary 10, 2024
18. 5.0.18Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsJune 6, 2025
19. 5.0.19Surveillance and MonitoringJune 6, 2025
20. 5.0.20Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesJune 6, 2025
21. 5.0.21Providing Personalised CareDecember 19, 2024
22. 5.0.22Female Genital MutilationDecember 19, 2024
23. 5.0.23Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismDecember 19, 2024

6.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

1. 6.0.1Smoking and AlcoholJune 6, 2025
2. 6.0.2Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesJanuary 10, 2024
3. 6.0.3First Aid, Home Remedies and MedicationJanuary 10, 2024
4. 6.0.4Sexual Health and RelationshipsJune 6, 2025
5. 6.0.5Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)June 6, 2025
6. 6.0.6Health and SafetyJanuary 10, 2024
7. 6.0.7Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care NeedsJune 6, 2025

7.Promoting Educational Achievement, Leisure and Holidays

1. 7.0.1EducationJune 6, 2024
2. 7.0.2Holidays and School TripsJanuary 10, 2024
3. 7.0.3Transporting ChildrenJanuary 10, 2024
4. 7.0.4Leisure and ActivitiesDecember 19, 2024

8.Staffing

1. 8.0.1Staff Supervision and AppraisalJanuary 10, 2024
2. 8.0.2Lone WorkingJanuary 10, 2024
3. 8.0.3Rostering and Handover ProceduresJanuary 10, 2024
4. 8.0.4Gift Giving and ReceivingJanuary 10, 2024
5. 8.0.5Staff Qualifications and Employment ChecksJanuary 10, 2024
6. 8.0.6Staffing and Safe RecruitmentDecember 19, 2024

9.Management and Administration

1. 9.0.1Leadership and ManagementJanuary 10, 2024
2. 9.0.2Monitoring QualityJune 6, 2025
3. 9.0.3Access to RecordsJanuary 10, 2024
4. 9.0.4Petty Cash and FinanceJune 6, 2024
5. 9.0.5Notification of Serious EventsDecember 19, 2024
6. 9.0.6Organisational Structure / Manager ContactsJanuary 10, 2024
7. 9.0.7Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJanuary 10, 2024
8. 9.0.8Risk Assessment and PlanningDecember 19, 2024

10.Appendices