Contents

1. Quality and Purpose of Care

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	Residential Child Care - Key Principles
	Statement of Purpose
	Children's Guide
	Equality and Diversity
	See also: NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People
	See also 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

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	Children's Consultation and Participation
	Providing Personalised Care
	Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing Officers
	Role of Appropriate Adults
	Complaints
	Family Time (Contact) with Parents/Carers/Siblings and Others
	Social Worker Visits
	Bedrooms

3. Education

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	Education

4. Enjoyment and Achievement

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	Holidays and School Trips
	Transporting Children
	Leisure and Activities
	Social Visits (Including Overnight Stays)
	Clothing, Pocket Money and Allowances

5. Promoting Health and Wellbeing

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	Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to Services
	Health Care Assessments and Plans
	Smoking
	Alcohol
	Drugs
	First Aid, Home Remedies and Medication
	Provision and Preparation of Meals
	Health and Safety in the Home
	Sexual Health and Relationships
	Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)
	Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities

6. Positive Relationships

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	Key Worker Guidance
	Positive Relationships and Behaviour Management
	Use of Restraint and Physical Interventions
	Bedroom Search/Searching Children
	Bullying
	Offending and Anti-Social Behaviours - Guidance on when to Involve the Police

7. Protection of Children

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	Recognising Abuse and Neglect	Updated
	Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding Concerns
	Missing Children
	Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual Exploitation
	Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines	Updated
	Identifying and Supporting Children and Young People Vulnerable to Violent Extremism including Radicalisation
	Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and Photographs	Updated
	Self Harm and Suicidal Behaviour
	Female Genital Mutilation	Updated
	Personal Care and Physical Contact with Children
	Surveillance and Monitoring
	Visitors to the Home

8. Leadership and Management

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	Leadership and Management	Updated
	Monitoring and Review
	Regulation 44
	Staffing and Safe Recruitment	Updated
	Staff Qualifications
	Staff Supervision and Appraisal
	Referring to LADO/Allegations Against Staff
	Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at Work
	Notification of Serious Events
	Recording and Reporting of Accidents
	Lone Working
	Staffing Levels, Rotas and Handover
	Gift Giving and Receiving
	Sleeping In and Night Security

9. Care Planning

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	Placements and Admissions
	Care and Placement Planning
	Emergency Placement and Emergency Reviews
	Consents and Delegated Authority
	Looked After Reviews and Disruption Meetings
	Risk Assessment and Planning
	Moving to Another Placement
	Preparation for Leaving Care
	See also: Health Care Assessments and Plans

10. Records and Information Sharing

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	Information Sharing
	Case Recording
	Access to Records