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1.Ethos and Policy Framework

  1. 1.0.1Residential Child Care – Key PrinciplesOctober 21, 2025
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeOctober 21, 2025
  3. 1.0.3Children's GuideOctober 25, 2023
  4. 1.0.4Equality and DiversityOctober 25, 2023
  5. 1.0.5Caring for Children from Minority Ethnic GroupsOctober 25, 2023
  6. 1.0.6Information SharingApril 16, 2025
  7. 1.0.7Case RecordingOctober 21, 2025
  8. 1.0.8Confidential ReportingOctober 25, 2023
  9. 1.0.9Representation and ComplaintsOctober 25, 2023
  10. 1.0.10Consultation and ParticipationOctober 21, 2025
  11. 1.0.11NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People
  12. 1.0.12Promoting 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.Planning for Care

  1. 2.0.1Prescot Drive (Short Term Breaks Unit)October 24, 2024
  2. 2.0.2Referrals, Placements and AdmissionsOctober 21, 2025
  3. 2.0.3Consents GuidanceOctober 25, 2023
  4. 2.0.4Care and Placement PlanningOctober 21, 2025
  5. 2.0.5Providing Personalised CareOctober 21, 2025
  6. 2.0.6Emergency Placements and Emergency ReviewsOctober 21, 2025
  7. 2.0.7Placement Planning MeetingsOctober 25, 2023
  8. 2.0.8Health Care Assessments and PlansOctober 21, 2025
  9. 2.0.9Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsOctober 21, 2025
  10. 2.0.10Preparation for Leaving CareOctober 21, 2025
  11. 2.0.11Leaving the HomeOctober 21, 2025
  12. 2.0.12Risk Assessment and PlanningOctober 21, 2025

3.Behaviour and Relationships

  1. 3.0.1Daily Routine and House RulesApril 16, 2024
  2. 3.0.2SanctionsOctober 25, 2023
  3. 3.0.3Missing ChildrenOctober 21, 2025
  4. 3.0.4Dealing with Violent or Challenging BehaviourOctober 25, 2023
  5. 3.0.5Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportOctober 21, 2025
  6. 3.0.6Use of Restraint and Physical Intervention
    Updated
    October 21, 2025
  7. 3.0.7Searching Children/BedroomsOctober 21, 2025
  8. 3.0.8The PoliceOctober 24, 2024
  9. 3.0.9Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the PoliceOctober 21, 2025
  10. 3.0.10Role of Appropriate Adult
    Updated
    October 21, 2025

4.Promoting and Supporting Contact

  1. 4.0.1Contact with Parents and SiblingsOctober 21, 2025
  2. 4.0.2Overnight Stays and Social VisitsOctober 21, 2025
  3. 4.0.3Correspondence, Communication and Social NetworkingOctober 25, 2023

5.Personal Care, Safeguarding and Protection

  1. 5.0.1Relationships and Physical Contact with ChildrenOctober 21, 2025
  2. 5.0.2Recognising and Treating Abuse and NeglectOctober 21, 2025
  3. 5.0.3Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationOctober 21, 2025
  4. 5.0.4Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
    Updated
    October 21, 2025
  5. 5.0.5Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismOctober 21, 2025
  6. 5.0.6Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsOctober 21, 2025
  7. 5.0.7Allegations Against StaffOctober 21, 2025
  8. 5.0.8Countering Bullying and Peer AbuseOctober 21, 2025
  9. 5.0.9Self-Harming and Suicidal BehaviourOctober 21, 2025
  10. 5.0.10Female Genital MutilationOctober 24, 2024
  11. 5.0.11DrugsOctober 21, 2025
  12. 5.0.12Sleeping In and Night SecurityOctober 25, 2023
  13. 5.0.13Social Worker VisitsOctober 21, 2025
  14. 5.0.14Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersOctober 21, 2025
  15. 5.0.15Visitors to the HomeOctober 21, 2025
  16. 5.0.16Provision and Preparation of MealsOctober 21, 2025
  17. 5.0.17Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesOctober 21, 2025
  18. 5.0.18BedroomsOctober 21, 2025
  19. 5.0.19Digital PhotographyOctober 25, 2023
  20. 5.0.20Surveillance and MonitoringOctober 21, 2025
  21. 5.0.21Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsOctober 21, 2025

6.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 6.0.1AlcoholOctober 21, 2025
  2. 6.0.2SmokingOctober 21, 2025
  3. 6.0.3Health Notifications and Access to ServicesOctober 21, 2025
  4. 6.0.4First Aid, Home Remedies and Medication
    Updated
    October 21, 2025
  5. 6.0.5Health and SafetyOctober 21, 2025
  6. 6.0.6Sexual Health and RelationshipsOctober 21, 2025
  7. 6.0.7Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)October 21, 2025
  8. 6.0.8Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care Needs
    Updated
    October 21, 2025

7.Promoting Educational Achievement, Leisure and Holidays

  1. 7.0.1EducationOctober 21, 2025
  2. 7.0.2Holidays and School Trips
    Updated
    October 21, 2025
  3. 7.0.3Transporting ChildrenMay 19, 2022
  4. 7.0.4Leisure and ActivitiesOctober 21, 2025

8.Staffing

  1. 8.0.1Staffing and Safe RecruitmentOctober 21, 2025
  2. 8.0.2Lone WorkingOctober 21, 2025
  3. 8.0.3Staff QualificationsOctober 21, 2025
  4. 8.0.4Staff Supervision and AppraisalOctober 21, 2025
  5. 8.0.5Rostering and Handover ProceduresApril 16, 2024
  6. 8.0.6Gift Giving and ReceivingMay 19, 2022
  7. 8.0.7Keyworker GuidanceOctober 21, 2025

9.Management and Administration

  1. 9.0.1Leadership and ManagementOctober 21, 2025
  2. 9.0.2Monitoring QualityOctober 21, 2025
  3. 9.0.3Access to RecordsOctober 21, 2025
  4. 9.0.4Petty Cash and FinanceOctober 25, 2023
  5. 9.0.5Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkOctober 21, 2025
  6. 9.0.6Notification of Serious EventsOctober 21, 2025
  7. 9.0.7Recording and Reporting of AccidentsOctober 25, 2023
  8. 9.0.8List of Agency Decision Makers, Designated Managers and Nominated Officers

10.Appendices

  1. 10.0.1Amendments

Last Updated: October 24, 2024

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