Guidance on Chapter 5 of the Regulations – Policies, Records, Complaints and Notifications
Regulation 5 - Engaging with the Wider System to Ensure Each Child’s Needs are Met
The Children’s Views, Wishes and Feelings Standard
This chapter should be read in conjunction with the following:
Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding Concerns Procedure
Social Care Staff: Confidential Reporting Policy (Whistleblowing)
Allegations Against Staff Procedure
Anne Longfield, Children's Commissioner for England
The Office of the Children's Commissioner
Sanctuary Buildings
20 Great Smith Street
London
SW1P 3BT
Help at Hand – Support, advice and information for young people in care or living away from home.
Tel: 0800 528 0731 (free phone number)
Email: help.team@childrenscommissioner.gov.uk
Ofsted
Piccadilly Gate
Store Street
Manchester
M1 2WD
Tel: 0300 123 1231
By law West Sussex County Council must have special procedures for handling complaints that relate to the social care services they provide.
These procedures are different from the County Council’s corporate complaints procedure and can be found on the West Sussex County Council website.