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1.Ethos and Policy Framework

  1. 1.0.1Statement of PurposeAugust 12, 2024
  2. 1.0.2Children's GuideFebruary 5, 2024
  3. 1.0.3Equality and DiversityOctober 10, 2023
  4. 1.0.4Introduction and ContextOctober 12, 2023
  5. 1.0.5Caring for Children from Minority Ethnic GroupsOctober 12, 2023
  6. 1.0.6Consultation and ParticipationOctober 12, 2023
  7. 1.0.7Confidentiality PolicyOctober 12, 2023
  8. 1.0.8Case Recording Policy and Staff GuidanceOctober 12, 2023

2.Planning for Care

  1. 2.0.1Placements and AdmissionsFebruary 5, 2025
  2. 2.0.2Consents GuidanceOctober 12, 2023
  3. 2.0.3Care and Placement PlanningOctober 12, 2023
  4. 2.0.4Delegation of Authority to Foster Carers and Residential WorkersOctober 12, 2023
  5. 2.0.5Emergency Placement and Emergency ReviewsOctober 12, 2023
  6. 2.0.6Need to Know Policy and Procedure (Internal Notifications)October 12, 2023
  7. 2.0.7Placement Planning MeetingsOctober 12, 2023
  8. 2.0.8Health Care Assessments and PlansOctober 12, 2023
  9. 2.0.9Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsOctober 12, 2023
  10. 2.0.10Risk Assessment and PlanningFebruary 5, 2025
  11. 2.0.11Preparation for Leaving CareAugust 12, 2024
  12. 2.0.12Moving to Another PlacementFebruary 5, 2025
  13. 2.0.13Short BreaksOctober 12, 2023
  14. 2.0.14Residential Child Care – Key PrinciplesOctober 12, 2023
  15. 2.0.15Cumbria's Short Breaks Statement of Purpose (Cumbria Council website)
  16. 2.0.16NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People

3.Behaviour and Relationships

  1. 3.0.1Keyworker GuidanceOctober 12, 2023
  2. 3.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportFebruary 5, 2025
  3. 3.0.3SanctionsOctober 12, 2023
  4. 3.0.4Missing ChildrenFebruary 5, 2025
  5. 3.0.5Dealing with Violent and Challenging BehaviourOctober 12, 2023
  6. 3.0.6Use of Restraint and Physical InterventionOctober 12, 2023
  7. 3.0.7Therapeutic Crisis Intervention - Good Practice GuidanceOctober 12, 2023
  8. 3.0.8Safety Search PolicyAugust 12, 2024
  9. 3.0.9The PoliceFebruary 5, 2025
  10. 3.0.10Role of Appropriate AdultsOctober 12, 2023

4.Promoting and Supporting Contact

  1. 4.0.1Contact with Parents/Carers, Siblings and OthersOctober 12, 2023
  2. 4.0.2Social Visits (Including Overnight Stays)February 5, 2024
  3. 4.0.3Correspondence, Communication and Social NetworkingFebruary 5, 2025

5.Personal Care, Safeguarding and Protection

  1. 5.0.1Providing Personalised CareFebruary 5, 2025
  2. 5.0.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectAugust 12, 2024
  3. 5.0.3Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsFebruary 5, 2025
  4. 5.0.4Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesFebruary 5, 2025
  5. 5.0.5Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismFebruary 5, 2025
  6. 5.0.6Allegations Against Staff and VolunteersOctober 12, 2023
  7. 5.0.7Employee Whistleblowing PolicyOctober 12, 2023
  8. 5.0.8Complaints and RepresentationsOctober 12, 2023
  9. 5.0.9BullyingFebruary 5, 2025
  10. 5.0.10Self-Harming and Suicidal BehaviourOctober 12, 2023
  11. 5.0.11Drugs and Substance MisuseAugust 12, 2024
  12. 5.0.12Sleeping In and Night SecurityOctober 12, 2023
  13. 5.0.13Social Worker VisitsOctober 12, 2023
  14. 5.0.14Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersOctober 12, 2023
  15. 5.0.15Visitors to the HomeOctober 12, 2023
  16. 5.0.16Provision and Preparation of MealsOctober 12, 2023
  17. 5.0.17Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesOctober 12, 2023
  18. 5.0.18BedroomsFebruary 5, 2025
  19. 5.0.19Digital PhotographyOctober 12, 2023
  20. 5.0.20Surveillance and MonitoringFebruary 5, 2025
  21. 5.0.21Female Genital MutilationFebruary 5, 2025
  22. 5.0.22Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsFebruary 5, 2025
  23. 5.0.23Children Missing from Home or Care (Cumbria Safeguarding Children Partnership Procedures)
  24. 5.0.24Child Exploitation (including Child Sexual Exploitation and Child Criminal Exploitation) (Cumbria Safeguarding Children Partnership Procedures)

6.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 6.0.1Smoking and Vaping PolicyAugust 12, 2024
  2. 6.0.2AlcoholFebruary 5, 2024
  3. 6.0.3Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesFebruary 5, 2025
  4. 6.0.4First Aid, Home Remedies and MedicationOctober 12, 2023
  5. 6.0.5Health and SafetyOctober 10, 2023
  6. 6.0.6Sexual Health and RelationshipsOctober 12, 2023
  7. 6.0.7Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)October 12, 2023
  8. 6.0.8Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care NeedsFebruary 5, 2025

7.Promoting Educational Achievement, Leisure and Holidays

  1. 7.0.1EducationFebruary 5, 2025
  2. 7.0.2Holidays and School TripsOctober 12, 2023
  3. 7.0.3Transporting ChildrenFebruary 5, 2025
  4. 7.0.4Leisure and ActivitiesFebruary 5, 2025

8.Staffing

  1. 8.0.1Staff Qualifications and Employment ChecksOctober 12, 2023
  2. 8.0.2Staffing and Safe RecruitmentFebruary 5, 2025
  3. 8.0.3Staff Supervision and AppraisalFebruary 5, 2024
  4. 8.0.4Lone WorkingOctober 12, 2023
  5. 8.0.5Gift Giving and ReceivingFebruary 5, 2024

9.Management and Administration

  1. 9.0.1Monitoring QualityOctober 12, 2023
  2. 9.0.2Access to RecordsOctober 12, 2023
  3. 9.0.3Petty Cash and FinanceOctober 12, 2023
  4. 9.0.4Notification of Serious EventsFebruary 5, 2025
  5. 9.0.5Recording and Reporting of AccidentsOctober 12, 2023
  6. 9.0.6Leadership and ManagementFebruary 5, 2024
  7. 9.0.7Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkFebruary 5, 2025
  8. 9.0.8Organisational Structure and Manager ContactsOctober 12, 2023

10.Appendices

  1. 10.0.1Amendments

Last Updated: February 5, 2025

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