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Procedures and guidance contained in this manual are sub-divided into parts, as listed below. To access the part you require, click on the relevant part title.
Please note: at Childhood First where we refer to the 'child' / 'children', this includes young people too.
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1.Ethos and Policy Framework
- 1.0.1Statement of PurposeJanuary 13, 2025
- 1.0.2Children's GuideJuly 16, 2024
- 1.0.3Equality, Diversity and RightsJanuary 13, 2025
- 1.0.4Caring for Children and Young People from Minority Ethnic GroupsJanuary 13, 2025
- 1.0.5Case RecordingJuly 23, 2024
- 1.0.6Log Book and Diary RecordingJanuary 13, 2025
- 1.0.7NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People
- 1.0.8Promoting 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
- 2.0.1Consultation and ParticipationJuly 16, 2024
- 2.0.2Providing Personalised CareJuly 23, 2024
3.Planning for Care
- 3.0.1Admissions PolicyJanuary 13, 2025
- 3.0.2Risk Taking and AssessmentsJanuary 13, 2025
- 3.0.3Consents and Delegated AuthorityJuly 16, 2024
- 3.0.4Care and Placement PlanningJuly 23, 2024
- 3.0.5Health Notifications and Access to ServicesJuly 22, 2024
- 3.0.6Placement Planning MeetingsJanuary 13, 2025
- 3.0.7Risk Assessment and PlanningJanuary 13, 2025
- 3.0.8Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsJuly 16, 2024
- 3.0.9Preparation for Leaving CareFebruary 7, 2024
- 3.0.10Moving to Another PlacementJanuary 13, 2025
- 3.0.11Leaving the HomeJanuary 13, 2025
- 3.0.12Outreach Work and Contact with Ex ResidentsJanuary 13, 2025
- 3.0.13NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People
4.Standards of Care and Control
- 4.0.1Care and Control PolicyJanuary 13, 2025
- 4.0.2Key Worker GuidanceJanuary 13, 2025
- 4.0.3SanctionsJuly 16, 2024
- 4.0.4Missing ChildrenJuly 19, 2024
- 4.0.5Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportJanuary 13, 2025
- 4.0.6Dealing with Aggression and ViolenceJuly 16, 2024
- 4.0.7Use of Restraint and Physical InterventionNovember 18, 2022
- 4.0.8Searching Children/BedroomsJuly 16, 2024
- 4.0.9The PoliceJuly 16, 2024
5.Contact with Family and Friends
- 5.0.1Contact with Parents and SiblingsJanuary 13, 2025
- 5.0.2Social Visits (including Overnight Stays)July 16, 2024
- 5.0.3Correspondence, Communication and Social NetworkingJuly 16, 2024
6.Personal Care, Safeguarding and Protection
- 6.0.1Safeguarding and Child Protection PolicyJanuary 13, 2025
- 6.0.2Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationJanuary 13, 2025
- 6.0.3Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesUnder Review
- 6.0.4Relationships and Physical Contact with ChildrenJuly 19, 2024
- 6.0.5Spending One to One Time with Children and Young PeopleJuly 16, 2024
- 6.0.6Recognising Abuse GuidanceUnder Review
- 6.0.7Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsJanuary 13, 2025
- 6.0.8Allegations Against StaffJuly 22, 2024
- 6.0.9Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkJuly 22, 2024
- 6.0.10Representations and ComplaintsJuly 22, 2024
- 6.0.11Countering BullyingJuly 23, 2024
- 6.0.12Self-Harming and Suicidal BehaviourJuly 22, 2024
- 6.0.13Drugs and Substance MisuseFebruary 7, 2024
- 6.0.14Female Genital MutilationJuly 16, 2024
- 6.0.15Sleeping In and Night SecurityJuly 16, 2024
- 6.0.16Fire SafetyJuly 16, 2024
- 6.0.17Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJuly 16, 2024
- 6.0.18Social Worker VisitsJuly 16, 2024
- 6.0.19Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersJuly 16, 2024
- 6.0.20Visitors to the HomeJuly 23, 2024
- 6.0.21Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsJanuary 13, 2025
- 6.0.22Surveillance and MonitoringJanuary 13, 2025
- 6.0.23Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismJanuary 13, 2025
7.Health, Wellbeing and Education
- 7.0.1Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesJuly 23, 2024
- 7.0.2Smoking and AlcoholJanuary 13, 2025
- 7.0.3Health Notifications and Access to ServicesJuly 22, 2024
- 7.0.4First Aid, Prescribed and Non Prescribed MedicationJuly 22, 2024
- 7.0.5Sexual Health and RelationshipsJuly 22, 2024
- 7.0.6EducationJuly 23, 2024
- 7.0.7Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)July 16, 2024
- 7.0.8Holidays and TripsJanuary 13, 2025
- 7.0.9Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesJuly 16, 2024
8.Privacy and Personal Care
- 8.0.1Provision and Preparation of MealsJuly 22, 2024
- 8.0.2Leisure and ActivitiesJanuary 13, 2025
- 8.0.3BedroomsJuly 22, 2024
9.Management, Administration and Finance
- 9.0.1Leadership and ManagementSeptember 19, 2023
- 9.0.2Staffing and Safe RecruitmentJanuary 13, 2025
- 9.0.3Staff Supervision and AppraisalJuly 16, 2024
- 9.0.4Staff QualificationsJuly 1, 2024
- 9.0.5Health and Safety CentresJuly 16, 2024
- 9.0.6Rostering and Handover ProceduresJuly 16, 2024
- 9.0.7Monitoring QualityJuly 23, 2024
- 9.0.8Notification of Serious EventsJuly 23, 2024
- 9.0.9Records ManagementJuly 16, 2024
- 9.0.10Access to RecordsJuly 23, 2024
- 9.0.11Transporting ChildrenJuly 23, 2024
- 9.0.12Gift Giving and ReceivingJuly 16, 2024
10.Appendices
- 10.0.1Local KeywordsJuly 16, 2024
- 10.0.2Glossary of Psychoanalytic TermsJuly 16, 2024
- 10.0.3Amendments
Last Updated: January 13, 2025
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