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1.Quality and Purpose of Care

2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings

3.Education

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

6.Positive Relationships

7.Protection of Children

8.Leadership and Management

9.Care Planning

1.Quality and Purpose of Care

  1. 1.0.1Residential Child Care – Key PrinciplesJuly 22, 2024
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeFebruary 5, 2025
  3. 1.0.3Young Person's GuideJuly 19, 2024
  4. 1.0.4Equality and DiversityJuly 22, 2024
  5. 1.0.5Information SharingFebruary 5, 2025
  6. 1.0.6Case RecordingJuly 22, 2024
  7. 1.0.7Consents and Delegated AuthorityJuly 22, 2024
  8. 1.0.8Delegation of Authority to Foster Carers and Residential Workers (Blackburn with Darwen Children's Services Procedures Manual)
  9. 1.0.9NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People

2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings

  1. 2.0.1Family Time with Parents/Adults and SiblingsJuly 30, 2024
  2. 2.0.2Social Visits (including Overnight Stays)July 31, 2024
  3. 2.0.3Staying in Touch, the Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and Taking PhotographsFebruary 5, 2025
  4. 2.0.4Social Worker VisitsMay 19, 2022
  5. 2.0.5Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersJuly 22, 2024
  6. 2.0.6Consultation and ParticipationJuly 22, 2024
  7. 2.0.7Providing Personalised CareJuly 31, 2024
  8. 2.0.8BedroomsJuly 22, 2024
  9. 2.0.9Access to RecordsMay 19, 2022

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationJuly 31, 2024

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Transporting ChildrenMay 19, 2022
  2. 4.0.2Leisure and ActivitiesFebruary 5, 2025
  3. 4.0.3Off-Site Activities, Visits and HolidaysJuly 22, 2024

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health Care Assessments and PlansJune 14, 2024
  2. 5.0.2Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesJuly 22, 2024
  3. 5.0.3Sexual Health and RelationshipsJuly 22, 2024
  4. 5.0.4Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)May 19, 2022
  5. 5.0.5Provision and Preparation of MealsJuly 22, 2024
  6. 5.0.6DrugsFebruary 8, 2024
  7. 5.0.7SmokingFebruary 8, 2024
  8. 5.0.8AlcoholJuly 19, 2024
  9. 5.0.9Female Genital MutilationJuly 22, 2024
  10. 5.0.10First Aid, Home Remedies and MedicationJuly 22, 2024
  11. 5.0.11The Safe and Secure Handling of Medication 'Overarching' Policy - Interim Guidance in Accordance with 'NICE' GuidanceJuly 19, 2024
  12. 5.0.12Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesJuly 22, 2024
  13. 5.0.13Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care NeedsFebruary 5, 2025
  14. 5.0.14Promoting Wellbeing and Positive Identity for a Child or Young Person Who is Looked After: A Quick Guide for Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Keyworker GuidanceJune 14, 2024
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportFebruary 5, 2025
  3. 6.0.3Positive Intervention and RestraintJuly 30, 2024
  4. 6.0.4Additional MeasuresJuly 19, 2024
  5. 6.0.5Searching Children/BedroomsJuly 22, 2024
  6. 6.0.6Countering Bullying and Peer AbuseFebruary 5, 2025
  7. 6.0.7Dealing with Challenging and Violent BehaviourJuly 19, 2024
  8. 6.0.8Blackburn with Darwen Joint Agency Protocol to Assist in Dealing with Offences in Residential Children's Care HomesJuly 19, 2024

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Relationships and Physical Contact with ChildrenJuly 22, 2024
  2. 7.0.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectJuly 31, 2024
  3. 7.0.3Referring Safeguarding ConcernsJuly 30, 2024
  4. 7.0.4Missing ChildrenJuly 31, 2024
  5. 7.0.5Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationJuly 22, 2024
  6. 7.0.6Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismFebruary 5, 2025
  7. 7.0.7Allegations Against StaffFebruary 5, 2025
  8. 7.0.8Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkFebruary 5, 2025
  9. 7.0.9ComplaintsJuly 22, 2024
  10. 7.0.10Role of Appropriate AdultJuly 22, 2024
  11. 7.0.11Self-Harming and Suicidal BehaviourJuly 31, 2024
  12. 7.0.12Visitors to the HomeJuly 22, 2024
  13. 7.0.13Surveillance and MonitoringFebruary 5, 2025
  14. 7.0.14Health and SafetyJuly 22, 2024
  15. 7.0.15Risk Assessment and PlanningJuly 31, 2024
  16. 7.0.16Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesJuly 31, 2024
  17. 7.0.17Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the PoliceFebruary 5, 2025

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementJuly 22, 2024
  2. 8.0.2Organisational Structure/Manager ContactsJuly 19, 2024
  3. 8.0.3Monitoring and ReviewJuly 22, 2024
  4. 8.0.4Notification of Serious EventsFebruary 5, 2025
  5. 8.0.5Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJuly 9, 2024
  6. 8.0.6Staffing and Safe RecruitmentJuly 31, 2024
  7. 8.0.7Staff Qualifications and Employment ChecksJuly 22, 2024
  8. 8.0.8Staff Supervision and SupportJuly 31, 2024
  9. 8.0.9Lone WorkingJuly 31, 2024
  10. 8.0.10Rostering and Handover Procedure including Sleeping In and Night SecurityJuly 19, 2024
  11. 8.0.11Gift Giving and ReceivingJuly 22, 2024
  12. 8.0.12Petty Cash and FinanceJuly 19, 2024
  13. 8.0.13Daily Routine and House RulesJuly 19, 2024

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionFebruary 5, 2025
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningJune 14, 2024
  3. 9.0.3Emergency Placements and Emergency ReviewsJuly 17, 2024
  4. 9.0.4Placement Planning and Disruption MeetingsJuly 19, 2024
  5. 9.0.5Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsJuly 22, 2024
  6. 9.0.6Preparation for Leaving CareJuly 22, 2024
  7. 9.0.7Moving to Another PlacementFebruary 5, 2025

Last Updated: July 19, 2024

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