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1.Quality and Purpose of Care

  1. 1.0.1Residential Child Care – Key PrinciplesJanuary 5, 2026
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeJanuary 5, 2026
  3. 1.0.3Children's GuideJanuary 5, 2026
  4. 1.0.4Providing Personalised CareFebruary 10, 2025
  5. 1.0.5Equality and DiversityJuly 25, 2022
  6. 1.0.6Information SharingFebruary 10, 2025
  7. 1.0.7Case RecordingJanuary 5, 2026
  8. 1.0.8Consents and Delegated AuthorityJune 10, 2024
  9. 1.0.9NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People

2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings

  1. 2.0.1Children’s Rights ServiceJune 7, 2024
  2. 2.0.2Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersJanuary 5, 2026
  3. 2.0.3Consultation and ParticipationJanuary 5, 2026
  4. 2.0.4Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care NeedsFebruary 10, 2025
  5. 2.0.5Family Time/Contact with Parents/Carers, Siblings and OthersJanuary 5, 2026
  6. 2.0.6Social Visits (including Overnight Stays)January 5, 2026
  7. 2.0.7Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsAugust 6, 2025
  8. 2.0.8Social Worker VisitsJanuary 5, 2026
  9. 2.0.9BedroomsJanuary 5, 2026
  10. 2.0.10Access to RecordsJanuary 5, 2026

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationJanuary 5, 2026

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School TripsJanuary 5, 2026
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenAugust 6, 2025
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesFebruary 10, 2025

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health Needs Assessments and Individual Health Care PlansJanuary 5, 2026
  2. 5.0.2Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesJanuary 5, 2026
  3. 5.0.3Sexual Health and RelationshipsAugust 6, 2025
  4. 5.0.4Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)January 5, 2026
  5. 5.0.5Female Genital MutilationAugust 6, 2024
  6. 5.0.6Provision and Preparation of MealsAugust 6, 2025
  7. 5.0.7DrugsAugust 6, 2024
  8. 5.0.8AlcoholJanuary 5, 2026
  9. 5.0.9SmokingAugust 6, 2025
  10. 5.0.10First Aid, Homely Remedies and MedicationAugust 6, 2025
  11. 5.0.11Medication PolicyJune 7, 2024
  12. 5.0.12Rainbow House Medication ProtocolJune 7, 2024
  13. 5.0.13Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesJanuary 5, 2026
  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. 6.0.1Key Residential Practitioner - GuidanceJanuary 5, 2026
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportFebruary 10, 2025
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical InterventionJanuary 5, 2026
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsAugust 6, 2025
  5. 6.0.5BullyingFebruary 10, 2025
  6. 6.0.6Dealing with Challenging and Violent BehaviourJune 7, 2024
  7. 6.0.7Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the PoliceFebruary 10, 2025

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Relationships and Physical Contact with ChildrenJanuary 5, 2026
  2. 7.0.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectAugust 6, 2025
  3. 7.0.3Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsAugust 6, 2025
  4. 7.0.4Missing ChildrenAugust 6, 2025
  5. 7.0.5Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)August 6, 2025
  6. 7.0.6Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesAugust 6, 2025
  7. 7.0.7Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismFebruary 10, 2025
  8. 7.0.8Allegations Against Staff and VolunteersAugust 6, 2025
  9. 7.0.9WhistleblowingJanuary 5, 2026
  10. 7.0.10Complaints by and On Behalf of ChildrenJanuary 5, 2026
  11. 7.0.11Role of Appropriate AdultAugust 6, 2025
  12. 7.0.12Self Harm and Suicidal BehaviourAugust 6, 2025
  13. 7.0.13Visitors to the HomeJanuary 5, 2026
  14. 7.0.14Surveillance and MonitoringAugust 6, 2025
  15. 7.0.15Health and SafetyJanuary 5, 2026
  16. 7.0.16Risk Assessment and PlanningFebruary 10, 2025

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementJanuary 5, 2026
  2. 8.0.2Monitoring and ReviewJanuary 5, 2026
  3. 8.0.3Incidents GuidanceJune 7, 2024
  4. 8.0.4Notification of Serious EventsFebruary 10, 2025
  5. 8.0.5Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJune 10, 2024
  6. 8.0.6Staff Qualifications and Employment ChecksJanuary 5, 2026
  7. 8.0.7Staffing and Safer RecruitmentAugust 6, 2025
  8. 8.0.8Staff Supervision and AppraisalJanuary 5, 2026
  9. 8.0.9Key Security ProtocolJune 7, 2024
  10. 8.0.10Lone WorkingJanuary 5, 2026
  11. 8.0.11Staffing Levels, Rotas and HandoverJune 7, 2024
  12. 8.0.12Gift Giving and ReceivingJune 7, 2024
  13. 8.0.13Petty Cash GuidanceJune 7, 2024
  14. 8.0.14Daily Routine and House RulesJune 7, 2024
  15. 8.0.15Sleeping In and Night SecurityJune 7, 2024

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionFebruary 10, 2025
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningJanuary 5, 2026
  3. 9.0.3Emergency Placements and Emergency ReviewsJanuary 5, 2026
  4. 9.0.4Placement Planning MeetingsJune 7, 2024
  5. 9.0.5Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsJanuary 5, 2026
  6. 9.0.6Preparation for Leaving CareAugust 6, 2024
  7. 9.0.7Moving to Another PlacementFebruary 10, 2025
  8. 9.0.8What Should I Expect when I move Placement?June 7, 2024
  9. 9.0.9Rainbow House Short Breaks ServiceJune 7, 2024

Last Updated: January 5, 2026

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