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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 SharingAugust 14, 2025
  6. 1.0.6Case RecordingAugust 14, 2025
  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 SiblingsAugust 14, 2025
  2. 2.0.2Social Visits (including Overnight Stays)August 14, 2025
  3. 2.0.3Staying in Touch, the Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and Taking Photographs
    Updated
    August 14, 2025
  4. 2.0.4Social Worker VisitsAugust 14, 2025
  5. 2.0.5Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersAugust 14, 2025
  6. 2.0.6Consultation and ParticipationAugust 14, 2025
  7. 2.0.7Providing Personalised CareAugust 14, 2025
  8. 2.0.8BedroomsAugust 14, 2025
  9. 2.0.9Access to RecordsAugust 14, 2025

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationAugust 14, 2025

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Transporting ChildrenAugust 14, 2025
  2. 4.0.2Leisure and ActivitiesAugust 14, 2025
  3. 4.0.3Off-Site Activities, Visits and HolidaysAugust 14, 2025

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health Care Assessments and PlansAugust 14, 2025
  2. 5.0.2Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesAugust 14, 2025
  3. 5.0.3Sexual Health and RelationshipsAugust 14, 2025
  4. 5.0.4Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)August 14, 2025
  5. 5.0.5Provision and Preparation of MealsAugust 14, 2025
  6. 5.0.6DrugsAugust 14, 2025
  7. 5.0.7Smoking
    Updated
    August 14, 2025
  8. 5.0.8AlcoholAugust 14, 2025
  9. 5.0.9Female Genital MutilationJuly 22, 2024
  10. 5.0.10First Aid, Home Remedies and MedicationAugust 14, 2025
  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 AllowancesAugust 14, 2025
  13. 5.0.13Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care Needs
    Updated
    August 14, 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 GuidanceAugust 14, 2025
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportAugust 14, 2025
  3. 6.0.3Positive Intervention and RestraintJuly 30, 2024
  4. 6.0.4Additional MeasuresJuly 19, 2024
  5. 6.0.5Searching Children/BedroomsAugust 14, 2025
  6. 6.0.6Countering Bullying and Peer AbuseAugust 14, 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 ChildrenAugust 14, 2025
  2. 7.0.2Recognising Abuse and Neglect
    Updated
    August 14, 2025
  3. 7.0.3Referring Safeguarding Concerns
    Updated
    August 14, 2025
  4. 7.0.4Missing ChildrenAugust 14, 2025
  5. 7.0.5Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual Exploitation
    Updated
    August 14, 2025
  6. 7.0.6Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismAugust 14, 2025
  7. 7.0.7Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
    Updated
    August 14, 2025
  8. 7.0.8Allegations Against Staff
    Updated
    August 14, 2025
  9. 7.0.9Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkFebruary 5, 2025
  10. 7.0.10ComplaintsJuly 22, 2024
  11. 7.0.11Role of Appropriate Adult
    Updated
    August 14, 2025
  12. 7.0.12Self-Harming and Suicidal BehaviourAugust 14, 2025
  13. 7.0.13Visitors to the HomeAugust 14, 2025
  14. 7.0.14Surveillance and MonitoringAugust 14, 2025
  15. 7.0.15Health and SafetyAugust 14, 2025
  16. 7.0.16Risk Assessment and PlanningAugust 14, 2025
  17. 7.0.17Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the PoliceAugust 14, 2025

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementAugust 14, 2025
  2. 8.0.2Organisational Structure/Manager ContactsJuly 19, 2024
  3. 8.0.3Monitoring and Review
    Updated
    August 14, 2025
  4. 8.0.4Notification of Serious EventsAugust 14, 2025
  5. 8.0.5Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJuly 9, 2024
  6. 8.0.6Staffing and Safe Recruitment
    Updated
    August 14, 2025
  7. 8.0.7Staff Qualifications and Employment ChecksAugust 14, 2025
  8. 8.0.8Staff Supervision and SupportJuly 31, 2024
  9. 8.0.9Lone WorkingAugust 14, 2025
  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 AdmissionAugust 14, 2025
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningAugust 14, 2025
  3. 9.0.3Emergency Placements and Emergency ReviewsAugust 14, 2025
  4. 9.0.4Placement Planning and Disruption MeetingsJuly 19, 2024
  5. 9.0.5Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsAugust 14, 2025
  6. 9.0.6Preparation for Leaving CareAugust 14, 2025
  7. 9.0.7Moving to Another PlacementFebruary 5, 2025

Last Updated: August 14, 2025

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