Contents List

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Please note: at Childhood First where we refer to the 'child' / 'children', this includes young people too.




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This contents list is sub divided into the following sections, each Section contains relevant Chapters/Procedures: (Click on the title to jump to the Section you require):

  1. Ethos and Policy Framework
  2. Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings
  3. Planning for Care
  4. Standards of Care and Control
  5. Contact with Family and Friends
  6. Personal Care, Safeguarding and Protection
  7. Health, Wellbeing and Education
  8. Privacy and Personal Care
  9. Management, Administration and Finance
  10. Appendices

 


1. Ethos and Policy Framework

1.1 Statement of Purpose  
1.2 Children's Guide  
1.3 Equality, Diversity and Rights  
1.4 Caring for Children and Young People from Minority Ethnic Groups  
1.5 Case Recording  
1.6 Log Book and Diary Recording  
  See also: NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People  
  and Promoting 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. Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings


2.1 Consultation and Participation  
2.2 Providing Personalised Care  

 


3. Planning for Care

3.1 Admissions Policy  
3.2 Risk Taking and Assessments  
3.3 Consents and Delegated Authority  
3.4 Care and Placement Planning  
3.5 Health Care Assessments and Plans  
3.6 Placement Planning Meetings  
3.7 Risk Assessment and Planning  
3.8 Looked After Reviews and Disruption Meetings  
3.9 Preparation for Leaving Care Updated
3.10 Moving to Another Placement  
3.11 Leaving the Home  
3.12 Outreach Work and Contact with Ex Residents  
  See also: NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People  

 


4. Standards of Care and Control

4.1 Care and Control Policy  
4.2 Key Worker Guidance  
4.3 Sanctions  
4.4 Missing Children  
4.5 Positive Relationships and Behaviour Management  
4.6 Dealing with Aggression and Violence  
4.7 Use of Restraint and Physical Interventions  
4.8 Searching Children/Bedrooms  
4.9 The Police  

 


5. Contact with Family and Friends

5.1 Contact with Parents and Siblings  
5.2 Social Visits (Including Overnight Stays)  
5.3 Correspondence, Communication and Social Networking  

 


6. Personal Care, Safeguarding and Protection

6.1 Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy  
6.2 Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual Exploitation  
6.3 Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines  
6.4 Relationships and Physical Contact with Children  
6.5 Spending One to One Time with Children and Young People  
6.6 Recognising Abuse Guidance  
6.7 Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding Concerns  
6.8 Allegations Against Staff  
6.9 Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at Work  
6.10 Representations and Complaints  
6.11 Countering Bullying  
6.12 Self Harm and Suicidal Behaviour  
6.13 Drugs and Substance Misuse Updated
6.14 Female Genital Mutilation Updated
6.15 Sleeping In and Night Security  
6.16 Fire Safety  
6.17 Recording and Reporting of Accidents  
6.18 Social Worker Visits  
6.19 Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing Officers  
6.20 Visitors to the Home  
6.21 Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and Photographs  
6.22 Surveillance and Monitoring  

 


7. Health, Wellbeing and Education

7.1 Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to Services  
7.2 Smoking and Alcohol  
7.3 Health Notifications and Access to Services  
7.4 First Aid, Prescribed and Non Prescribed Medication  
7.5 Sexual Health and Relationships  
7.6 Education  
7.7 Blood Borne Viruses  
7.8 Holidays and Trips  
7.9 Clothing, Pocket Money and Allowances  

 


8. Privacy and Personal Care

8.1 Provision and Preparation of Meals  
8.2 Leisure and Activities  
8.3 Bedrooms  

 


9. Management, Administration and Finance

9.1 Leadership and Management Updated
9.2 Staffing and Safe Recruitment Updated
9.3 Staff Supervision and Appraisal  
9.4 Staff Qualifications  
9.5 Health and Safety Centres  
9.6 Rostering and Handover Procedures  
9.7 Monitoring Quality  
9.8 Notification of Serious Events  
9.9 Records Management  
9.10 Access to Records  
9.11 Transporting Children Policy  
9.12 Gift Giving and Receiving  

 


10. Appendices

10.1 Local Keywords  
10.2 Glossary of Psychoanalytic Terms  
10.3 Amendments