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1.Quality and Purpose of Care
- 1.0.1Residential Child Care - Key PrinciplesOctober 20, 2025
- 1.0.2Statement of PurposeOctober 20, 2025
- 1.0.3Young Person’s GuideOctober 20, 2025
- 1.0.4Consultation and ParticipationJune 10, 2024
- 1.0.5Equality and DiversityJune 10, 2024
- 1.0.6Information SharingOctober 20, 2025
- 1.0.7Case RecordingJune 10, 2024
- 1.0.8Consents and Delegated AuthorityJune 10, 2024
- 1.0.9NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People
- 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
- 2.0.1Contact with Parents/Carers/Siblings and OthersJune 10, 2024
- 2.0.2Providing Personalised CareOctober 18, 2024
- 2.0.3Social Visits (Including Overnight Stays)June 10, 2024
- 2.0.4Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsUpdatedOctober 20, 2025
- 2.0.5Social Worker VisitsJune 10, 2024
- 2.0.6Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersJune 10, 2024
- 2.0.7BedroomsJune 10, 2024
- 2.0.8Access to RecordsJune 10, 2024
4.Enjoyment and Achievement
- 4.0.1Holidays and School TripsUpdatedOctober 20, 2025
- 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenOctober 20, 2025
- 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesApril 28, 2025
- 4.0.4Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesOctober 20, 2025
5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing
- 5.0.1Health Care Assessments and PlansJune 10, 2024
- 5.0.2Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesJune 10, 2024
- 5.0.3Sexual Health and RelationshipsOctober 20, 2025
- 5.0.4Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)October 20, 2025
- 5.0.5Female Genital MutilationOctober 18, 2024
- 5.0.6Provision and Preparation of MealsOctober 20, 2025
- 5.0.7Drugs and Substance MisuseOctober 18, 2024
- 5.0.8Smoking and AlcoholUpdatedApril 28, 2025
- 5.0.9Administration of MedicationUpdatedOctober 20, 2025
- 5.0.10Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care NeedsUpdatedOctober 20, 2025
- 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
- 6.0.1Key Worker GuidanceJune 10, 2024
- 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportApril 28, 2025
- 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical InterventionUpdatedOctober 20, 2025
- 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsOctober 20, 2025
- 6.0.5BullyingOctober 20, 2025
- 6.0.6Dealing with Violent or Challenging BehaviourJune 10, 2024
- 6.0.7Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the PoliceUpdatedOctober 20, 2025
7.Protection of Children
- 7.0.1Relationships and Physical Contact with ChildrenJune 10, 2024
- 7.0.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectUpdatedApril 28, 2025
- 7.0.3Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsUpdatedOctober 20, 2025
- 7.0.4Missing ChildrenOctober 20, 2025
- 7.0.5Monitoring and SurveillanceJune 10, 2024
- 7.0.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)October 20, 2025
- 7.0.7Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismOctober 20, 2025
- 7.0.8Allegations Against Staff and VolunteersUpdatedOctober 20, 2025
- 7.0.9Independent Reporting of Concerns at Work - Kirklees Council Whistleblowing PolicyJune 10, 2024
- 7.0.10ComplaintsJune 10, 2024
- 7.0.11Role of Appropriate AdultsUpdatedOctober 20, 2025
- 7.0.12Self Harming and Suicidal BehaviourOctober 20, 2025
- 7.0.13Visitors to the HomeJune 10, 2024
- 7.0.14Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesUpdatedOctober 20, 2025
8.Leadership and Management
- 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementJune 11, 2024
- 8.0.2Monitoring QualityUpdatedApril 28, 2025
- 8.0.3Notification of Serious EventsUpdatedApril 28, 2025
- 8.0.4Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR)June 11, 2024
- 8.0.5Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJune 10, 2024
- 8.0.6Health and SafetyJune 10, 2024
- 8.0.7Risk Assessment and PlanningApril 28, 2025
- 8.0.8Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkApril 28, 2025
- 8.0.9Staff Qualifications and Employment ChecksOctober 20, 2025
- 8.0.10Staffing and Safe RecruitmentUpdatedOctober 20, 2025
- 8.0.11Staff Supervision and AppraisalJune 10, 2024
- 8.0.12Lone WorkingJune 10, 2024
- 8.0.13Gift Giving and ReceivingJune 10, 2024
- 8.0.14Daily Routine and House RulesOctober 20, 2025
9.Care Planning
- 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionsJune 10, 2024
- 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningJune 10, 2024
- 9.0.3Emergency Placement and Emergency ReviewsJune 10, 2024
- 9.0.4Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsJune 10, 2024
- 9.0.5Preparation for Leaving CareOctober 18, 2024
- 9.0.6Moving to Another PlacementJune 10, 2024
Last Updated: June 11, 2024
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