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1.Quality and Purpose of Care

  1. 1.0.1Residential Child Care – Key PrinciplesJanuary 15, 2026
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeJanuary 15, 2026
  3. 1.0.3Children's GuideJanuary 12, 2026
  4. 1.0.4Equality and DiversityJuly 25, 2022
  5. 1.0.5Information SharingJanuary 15, 2026
  6. 1.0.6Case RecordingJanuary 15, 2026
  7. 1.0.7Consents and Delegated AuthorityJuly 10, 2024
  8. 1.0.8NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People

2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings

  1. 2.0.1Consultation and ParticipationJanuary 15, 2026
  2. 2.0.2Providing Personalised CareJanuary 15, 2026
  3. 2.0.3Contact with Parents/Carers, Siblings and OthersDecember 5, 2024
  4. 2.0.4Social Visits (including Overnight Stays)July 12, 2024
  5. 2.0.5Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsJanuary 15, 2026
  6. 2.0.6Social Worker VisitsJuly 10, 2024
  7. 2.0.7Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersJanuary 15, 2026
  8. 2.0.8BedroomsJuly 12, 2024
  9. 2.0.9Access to RecordsJuly 12, 2024

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationJanuary 15, 2026

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School Trips
    Updated
    January 15, 2026
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenJuly 10, 2025
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesJanuary 15, 2026

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesJanuary 15, 2026
  2. 5.0.2Health Care Assessments and Health Recommendation PlansJuly 12, 2024
  3. 5.0.3Sexual Health and RelationshipsJanuary 15, 2026
  4. 5.0.4Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)January 15, 2026
  5. 5.0.5Female Genital MutilationJanuary 15, 2026
  6. 5.0.6Provision and Preparation of MealsJanuary 15, 2026
  7. 5.0.7Drugs and Substance MisuseDecember 5, 2024
  8. 5.0.8Smoking and AlcoholJuly 10, 2025
  9. 5.0.9Home Remedies and First Aid
    Updated
    January 15, 2026
  10. 5.0.10Medication and Medical EmergenciesJuly 10, 2024
  11. 5.0.11Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesJanuary 15, 2026
  12. 5.0.12Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care Needs
    Updated
    January 15, 2026
  13. 5.0.13Promoting 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. 6.0.1Keyworker GuidanceJanuary 15, 2026
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportJanuary 15, 2026
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical Interventions
    Updated
    January 15, 2026
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsJanuary 15, 2026
  5. 6.0.5Countering BullyingJanuary 15, 2026
  6. 6.0.6Dealing with Challenging and Violent BehaviourJuly 10, 2024
  7. 6.0.7Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the Police
    Updated
    January 15, 2026

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Relationships and Physical Contact with ChildrenDecember 5, 2024
  2. 7.0.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectJanuary 15, 2026
  3. 7.0.3Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsJanuary 15, 2026
  4. 7.0.4Calderdale Missing Child PolicyJanuary 15, 2026
  5. 7.0.5Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
    Updated
    January 15, 2026
  6. 7.0.6Child Sexual ExploitationJanuary 15, 2026
  7. 7.0.7Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismJanuary 15, 2026
  8. 7.0.8Allegations Against StaffJanuary 15, 2026
  9. 7.0.9Whistleblowing PolicyJanuary 15, 2025
  10. 7.0.10Complaints Policy for Children's HomesJanuary 15, 2026
  11. 7.0.11Role of Appropriate AdultJanuary 15, 2026
  12. 7.0.12Self-Harming and Suicidal BehaviourJanuary 15, 2026
  13. 7.0.13Visitors to the HomeJanuary 15, 2026
  14. 7.0.14Incidents GuidanceJanuary 15, 2026
  15. 7.0.15Surveillance and MonitoringJanuary 15, 2026
  16. 7.0.16Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJuly 12, 2024
  17. 7.0.17Health and SafetyJanuary 15, 2026
  18. 7.0.18Risk Assessment and PlanningJanuary 15, 2026

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementJanuary 15, 2026
  2. 8.0.2Monitoring and ReviewJuly 10, 2025
  3. 8.0.3Notification of Serious EventsJanuary 15, 2025
  4. 8.0.4Staff QualificationsJanuary 15, 2026
  5. 8.0.5Staffing and Safe RecruitmentJanuary 15, 2026
  6. 8.0.6Staff Supervision and AppraisalJanuary 15, 2026
  7. 8.0.7Lone WorkingJuly 11, 2024
  8. 8.0.8Gift Giving and ReceivingDecember 5, 2024
  9. 8.0.9Daily Routine and House RulesJanuary 15, 2026

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionJanuary 15, 2026
  2. 9.0.2Moving to Another PlacementJanuary 15, 2025
  3. 9.0.3Care and Placement PlanningJanuary 15, 2026
  4. 9.0.4Emergency Placements and Emergency ReviewsJuly 11, 2024
  5. 9.0.5Placement Planning MeetingsJuly 10, 2024
  6. 9.0.6Children Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsDecember 5, 2024
  7. 9.0.7Preparation for Leaving CareJuly 12, 2024
  8. 9.0.8Leaving Care and Life SkillsJuly 10, 2024

Last Updated: July 10, 2024

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