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1.Quality and Purpose of Care

  1. 1.0.1Residential Child Care - Key PrinciplesJune 10, 2024
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeJune 10, 2024
  3. 1.0.3Young Person’s GuideJune 10, 2024
  4. 1.0.4Consultation and ParticipationJune 10, 2024
  5. 1.0.5Equality and DiversityJune 10, 2024
  6. 1.0.6Information SharingApril 28, 2025
  7. 1.0.7Case RecordingJune 10, 2024
  8. 1.0.8Consents and Delegated AuthorityJune 10, 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. 2.0.1Contact with Parents/Carers/Siblings and OthersJune 10, 2024
  2. 2.0.2Providing Personalised CareOctober 18, 2024
  3. 2.0.3Social Visits (Including Overnight Stays)June 10, 2024
  4. 2.0.4Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and Photographs
    Updated
    April 28, 2025
  5. 2.0.5Social Worker VisitsJune 10, 2024
  6. 2.0.6Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersJune 10, 2024
  7. 2.0.7BedroomsJune 10, 2024
  8. 2.0.8Access to RecordsJune 10, 2024

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 ChildrenJune 10, 2024
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesApril 28, 2025
  4. 4.0.4Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesJune 10, 2024

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health Care Assessments and PlansJune 10, 2024
  2. 5.0.2Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesJune 10, 2024
  3. 5.0.3Sexual Health and RelationshipsJune 10, 2024
  4. 5.0.4Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)June 10, 2024
  5. 5.0.5Female Genital MutilationOctober 18, 2024
  6. 5.0.6Provision and Preparation of MealsJune 10, 2024
  7. 5.0.7Drugs and Substance MisuseOctober 18, 2024
  8. 5.0.8Smoking and Alcohol
    Updated
    April 28, 2025
  9. 5.0.9Administration of MedicationJune 10, 2024
  10. 5.0.10Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care Needs
    Updated
    April 28, 2025
  11. 5.0.11Promoting Wellbeing and Positive Identity for a Child or Young Person Who is Looked After: A Quick Guide for Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Key Worker GuidanceJune 10, 2024
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour Support
    Updated
    April 28, 2025
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical InterventionJune 10, 2024
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsJune 10, 2024
  5. 6.0.5BullyingOctober 18, 2024
  6. 6.0.6Dealing with Violent or Challenging BehaviourJune 10, 2024
  7. 6.0.7Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the PoliceJune 10, 2024

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Relationships and Physical Contact with ChildrenJune 10, 2024
  2. 7.0.2Recognising Abuse and Neglect
    Updated
    April 28, 2025
  3. 7.0.3Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding Concerns
    Updated
    April 28, 2025
  4. 7.0.4Missing ChildrenJune 10, 2024
  5. 7.0.5Monitoring and SurveillanceJune 10, 2024
  6. 7.0.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
    Updated
    April 28, 2025
  7. 7.0.7Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismApril 28, 2025
  8. 7.0.8Allegations Against Staff and Volunteers
    Updated
    April 28, 2025
  9. 7.0.9Independent Reporting of Concerns at Work - Kirklees Council Whistleblowing PolicyJune 10, 2024
  10. 7.0.10ComplaintsJune 10, 2024
  11. 7.0.11Role of Appropriate AdultsJune 10, 2024
  12. 7.0.12Self Harming and Suicidal BehaviourJune 10, 2024
  13. 7.0.13Visitors to the HomeJune 10, 2024
  14. 7.0.14Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
    Updated
    April 28, 2025

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementJune 11, 2024
  2. 8.0.2Monitoring Quality
    Updated
    April 28, 2025
  3. 8.0.3Notification of Serious Events
    Updated
    April 28, 2025
  4. 8.0.4Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR)June 11, 2024
  5. 8.0.5Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJune 10, 2024
  6. 8.0.6Health and SafetyJune 10, 2024
  7. 8.0.7Risk Assessment and PlanningApril 28, 2025
  8. 8.0.8Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkApril 28, 2025
  9. 8.0.9Staff Qualifications and Employment ChecksJune 10, 2024
  10. 8.0.10Staffing and Safe Recruitment
    Updated
    April 28, 2025
  11. 8.0.11Staff Supervision and AppraisalJune 10, 2024
  12. 8.0.12Lone WorkingJune 10, 2024
  13. 8.0.13Gift Giving and ReceivingJune 10, 2024
  14. 8.0.14Daily Routine and House RulesJune 10, 2024

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionsJune 10, 2024
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningJune 10, 2024
  3. 9.0.3Emergency Placement and Emergency ReviewsJune 10, 2024
  4. 9.0.4Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsJune 10, 2024
  5. 9.0.5Preparation for Leaving CareOctober 18, 2024
  6. 9.0.6Moving to Another PlacementJune 10, 2024

Last Updated: June 11, 2024

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