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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 12, 2026
- 1.0.2Children's GuideJanuary 12, 2026
- 1.0.3Equality, Diversity and RightsJanuary 13, 2025
- 1.0.4Caring for Children and Young People from Minority Ethnic GroupsJanuary 12, 2026
- 1.0.5Case RecordingJanuary 12, 2026
- 1.0.6Log Book and Diary RecordingJanuary 13, 2025
- 1.0.7NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People
2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings
- 2.0.1Consultation and ParticipationJanuary 12, 2026
- 2.0.2Providing Personalised CareJanuary 12, 2026
- 2.0.3Role of Appropriate AdultJuly 15, 2025
3.Planning for Care
- 3.0.1Admissions PolicyJanuary 13, 2025
- 3.0.2Risk Taking and AssessmentsJanuary 12, 2026
- 3.0.3Consents and Delegated AuthorityJuly 16, 2024
- 3.0.4Care and Placement PlanningJanuary 12, 2026
- 3.0.5Health Notifications and Access to ServicesJuly 22, 2024
- 3.0.6Placement Planning MeetingsJanuary 13, 2025
- 3.0.7Risk Assessment and PlanningJanuary 12, 2026
- 3.0.8Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsJanuary 12, 2026
- 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
- 4.0.3SanctionsJanuary 12, 2026
- 4.0.4Missing ChildrenJanuary 12, 2026
- 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 InterventionUpdatedJanuary 12, 2026
- 4.0.8Searching Children and Young People/BedroomsJanuary 12, 2026
- 4.0.9The PoliceSeptember 17, 2025
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 12, 2026
- 6.0.3Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesUpdatedUnder Review
- 6.0.4Relationships and Physical Contact with Children and Young PeopleJanuary 12, 2026
- 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 12, 2026
- 6.0.8Allegations Against StaffJanuary 12, 2026
- 6.0.9Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkJanuary 12, 2026
- 6.0.10Representations and ComplaintsJuly 22, 2024
- 6.0.11Countering BullyingJuly 23, 2024
- 6.0.12Self-Harming and Suicidal BehaviourJuly 15, 2025
- 6.0.13Drugs and Substance MisuseJanuary 12, 2026
- 6.0.14Female Genital MutilationJanuary 12, 2026
- 6.0.15Sleeping In and Night SecurityJanuary 12, 2026
- 6.0.16Fire SafetyJuly 15, 2025
- 6.0.17Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJuly 16, 2024
- 6.0.18Social Worker VisitsJanuary 12, 2026
- 6.0.19Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersJanuary 12, 2026
- 6.0.20Visitors to the HomeJuly 23, 2024
- 6.0.21Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsJanuary 12, 2026
- 6.0.22Surveillance and MonitoringJanuary 12, 2026
- 6.0.23Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismJanuary 12, 2026
7.Health, Wellbeing and Education
- 7.0.1Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesJanuary 12, 2026
- 7.0.2SmokingJuly 15, 2025
- 7.0.3AlcoholJuly 15, 2025
- 7.0.4Health Notifications and Access to ServicesJuly 22, 2024
- 7.0.5First Aid, Prescribed and Non Prescribed MedicationJuly 15, 2025
- 7.0.6Sexual Health and RelationshipsJuly 15, 2025
- 7.0.7EducationJanuary 12, 2026
- 7.0.8Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)January 12, 2026
- 7.0.9Holidays and TripsJanuary 12, 2026
- 7.0.10Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesJanuary 12, 2026
8.Privacy and Personal Care
- 8.0.1Provision and Preparation of MealsJuly 15, 2025
- 8.0.2Leisure and ActivitiesJanuary 12, 2026
- 8.0.3BedroomsJuly 22, 2024
9.Management, Administration and Finance
- 9.0.1Leadership and ManagementJanuary 12, 2026
- 9.0.2Staffing and Safe RecruitmentJanuary 12, 2026
- 9.0.3Staff Supervision and AppraisalJanuary 12, 2026
- 9.0.4Staff QualificationsJanuary 12, 2026
- 9.0.5Health and Safety CentresJuly 16, 2024
- 9.0.6Rostering and Handover ProceduresJuly 16, 2024
- 9.0.7Monitoring QualityJanuary 12, 2026
- 9.0.8Notification of Serious EventsJuly 23, 2024
- 9.0.9Records ManagementJuly 16, 2024
- 9.0.10Access to RecordsJuly 23, 2024
- 9.0.11Transporting Children and Young PeopleJanuary 12, 2026
- 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 12, 2026
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