admission and reception of children

methods of care and control

health policy

education policy

permissible sanctions

use of restraint

case recording and access to records

care and placement plans

use of each child’s placement plan

countering bullying

log book and diary recording

confidentiality

administration of finance (petty cash) and security

repairs and maintenance

fire precautions and emergency procedures

countering risks identified through the home’s risk assessments extending to which all or part of premises may be locked as a security measure

the health and safety policy (including food hygiene)

policy on room searches

child protection

arrangements for regulating and vetting visitors at the home

HIV/AIDS awareness, confidentiality and infection control

responding to allegations or suspicions of abuse

treatment of children who have been abused

rostering shift handovers

staffing policy

sleeping in, bed-time and night supervision

physical contact with children

spending one to one time alone with children

care practices towards children of the opposite sex

the particular care needs of children from minority ethnic groups

practices within the home to combat racism

staff disciplinary and grievance procedures

delegated authority and notifications to senior staff

reviews

dealing with aggression and violence

risk taking

dealing with sexuality and personal relationships

working with parents/carers

first aid and administration and storage of medication

the complaints and representations procedures

the smoking policy

the alcohol policy

drugs and misuse of substances policy

gift giving and receiving

'whistleblowing’ by staff