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1.Quality and Purpose of Care

  1. 1.0.1Residential Child Care - Key PrinciplesJune 10, 2024
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeJune 10, 2024
  3. 1.0.3Children’s GuideJune 10, 2024
  4. 1.0.4Equality and DiversityJune 10, 2024
  5. 1.0.5NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People

2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings

  1. 2.0.1Consultation and ParticipationJune 10, 2024
  2. 2.0.2Providing Personalised Care and Equal OpportunitiesJune 10, 2024
  3. 2.0.3Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersJune 10, 2024
  4. 2.0.4Role of Appropriate AdultsJune 10, 2024
  5. 2.0.5ComplaintsJune 10, 2024
  6. 2.0.6Contact with Parents/Carers/Siblings and OthersJune 10, 2024
  7. 2.0.7Social Worker VisitsJune 10, 2024
  8. 2.0.8BedroomsJune 10, 2024

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationJune 10, 2024

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School TripsJune 10, 2024
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenJune 10, 2024
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesJune 10, 2024
  4. 4.0.4Social Visits (Including Overnight Stays)June 10, 2024
  5. 4.0.5Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesJune 10, 2024

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesJune 10, 2024
  2. 5.0.2Health Care Assessments and PlansJune 10, 2024
  3. 5.0.3Smoking
    Updated
    May 13, 2025
  4. 5.0.4AlcoholJune 10, 2024
  5. 5.0.5DrugsNovember 8, 2024
  6. 5.0.6First Aid, Home Remedies and MedicationMay 13, 2025
  7. 5.0.7Provision and Preparation of MealsJune 10, 2024
  8. 5.0.8Health and Safety in the HomeJune 10, 2024
  9. 5.0.9Sexual Health and RelationshipsMay 13, 2025
  10. 5.0.10Infections and Blood Borne VirusesJune 10, 2024
  11. 5.0.11Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care Needs
    Updated
    May 13, 2025

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Link Worker GuidanceJune 10, 2024
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour Support
    Updated
    May 13, 2025
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical InterventionJune 10, 2024
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsJune 10, 2024
  5. 6.0.5BullyingJune 10, 2024
  6. 6.0.6Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the PoliceMay 13, 2025

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Recognising Abuse and Neglect
    Updated
    May 13, 2025
  2. 7.0.2Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding Concerns
    Updated
    May 13, 2025
  3. 7.0.3Missing ChildrenJune 10, 2024
  4. 7.0.4Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual Exploitation
    Updated
    May 13, 2025
  5. 7.0.5Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
    Updated
    May 13, 2025
  6. 7.0.6Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and Extremism
    Updated
    May 13, 2025
  7. 7.0.7Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and Photographs
    Updated
    May 13, 2025
  8. 7.0.8Self Harm and Suicidal BehaviourMay 13, 2025
  9. 7.0.9Female Genital MutilationNovember 8, 2024
  10. 7.0.10Personal Care and Physical Contact with ChildrenJune 10, 2024
  11. 7.0.11Surveillance and MonitoringMay 13, 2025
  12. 7.0.12Visitors to the HomeJune 10, 2024

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementJune 11, 2024
  2. 8.0.2Monitoring Quality
    Updated
    May 13, 2025
  3. 8.0.3Staffing and Safe Recruitment
    Updated
    May 13, 2025
  4. 8.0.4Staff QualificationsJune 10, 2024
  5. 8.0.5Staff Supervision and AppraisalJune 10, 2024
  6. 8.0.6Allegations Against Staff and Volunteers
    Updated
    May 13, 2025
  7. 8.0.7Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkMay 13, 2025
  8. 8.0.8Gateshead Council Whistleblowing PolicyJune 14, 2024
  9. 8.0.9Notification of Serious Events
    Updated
    May 13, 2025
  10. 8.0.10Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJune 10, 2024
  11. 8.0.11Lone WorkingJune 10, 2024
  12. 8.0.12Staffing Levels, Rotas and HandoverJune 11, 2024
  13. 8.0.13Gift Giving and ReceivingJune 10, 2024
  14. 8.0.14Petty Cash and FinanceJune 11, 2024
  15. 8.0.15Sleeping In and Night SecurityJune 11, 2024
  16. 8.0.16Children's Social Care Services: Raising Concerns with Ofsted

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionsJune 10, 2024
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningJune 10, 2024
  3. 9.0.3Emergency Placement and Emergency ReviewsJune 10, 2024
  4. 9.0.4Consents and Delegated AuthorityNovember 8, 2024
  5. 9.0.5Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsJune 10, 2024
  6. 9.0.6Risk Assessment and PlanningMay 13, 2025
  7. 9.0.7Moving to Another PlacementNovember 8, 2024
  8. 9.0.8Preparation for Leaving CareNovember 8, 2024

10.Records and Information Sharing

  1. 10.0.1Information SharingMay 13, 2025
  2. 10.0.2Case RecordingJune 10, 2024
  3. 10.0.3Access to RecordsJune 10, 2024

Last Updated: June 14, 2024

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