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1.Ethos and Policy Framework
- 1.0.1Statement of PurposeFebruary 5, 2024
- 1.0.2Children's GuideFebruary 5, 2024
- 1.0.3Equality and DiversityOctober 10, 2023
- 1.0.4Introduction and ContextOctober 12, 2023
- 1.0.5Caring for Children from Minority Ethnic GroupsOctober 12, 2023
- 1.0.6Consultation and ParticipationOctober 12, 2023
- 1.0.7Confidentiality PolicyOctober 12, 2023
- 1.0.8Case Recording Policy and Staff GuidanceOctober 12, 2023
2.Planning for Care
- 2.0.1Placements and AdmissionsOctober 12, 2023
- 2.0.2Consents GuidanceOctober 12, 2023
- 2.0.3Care and Placement PlanningOctober 12, 2023
- 2.0.4Delegation of Authority to Foster Carers and Residential WorkersOctober 12, 2023
- 2.0.5Emergency Placement and Emergency ReviewsOctober 12, 2023
- 2.0.6Need to Know Policy and Procedure (Internal Notifications)October 12, 2023
- 2.0.7Placement Planning MeetingsOctober 12, 2023
- 2.0.8Health Care Assessments and PlansOctober 12, 2023
- 2.0.9Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsOctober 12, 2023
- 2.0.10Risk Assessment and PlanningOctober 12, 2023
- 2.0.11Preparation for Leaving CareOctober 12, 2023
- 2.0.12Moving to Another PlacementOctober 12, 2023
- 2.0.13Short BreaksOctober 12, 2023
- 2.0.14Residential Child Care – Key PrinciplesOctober 12, 2023
- 2.0.15Cumbria's Short Breaks Statement of Purpose (Cumbria Council website)
- 2.0.16NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People
3.Behaviour and Relationships
- 3.0.1Keyworker GuidanceOctober 12, 2023
- 3.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour ManagementFebruary 5, 2024
- 3.0.3Daily Routine and House RulesTo Follow
- 3.0.4SanctionsOctober 12, 2023
- 3.0.5Missing ChildrenFebruary 5, 2024
- 3.0.6Dealing with Violent and Challenging BehaviourOctober 12, 2023
- 3.0.7Use of Restraint and Physical InterventionOctober 12, 2023
- 3.0.8Therapeutic Crisis Intervention - Good Practice GuidanceOctober 12, 2023
- 3.0.9Searching Children/BedroomsOctober 12, 2023
- 3.0.10The PoliceOctober 12, 2023
- 3.0.11Role of Appropriate AdultsOctober 12, 2023
4.Promoting and Supporting Contact
- 4.0.1Contact with Parents/Carers, Siblings and OthersOctober 12, 2023
- 4.0.2Social Visits (Including Overnight Stays)February 5, 2024
- 4.0.3Correspondence, Communication and Social NetworkingOctober 12, 2023
5.Personal Care, Safeguarding and Protection
- 5.0.1Providing Personalised CareMay 19, 2022
- 5.0.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectOctober 12, 2023
- 5.0.3Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsOctober 12, 2023
- 5.0.4Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesOctober 12, 2023
- 5.0.5Identifying and Supporting Children and Young People Vulnerable to Violent Extremism including RadicalisationOctober 12, 2023
- 5.0.6Allegations Against Staff and VolunteersOctober 12, 2023
- 5.0.7Employee Whistleblowing PolicyOctober 12, 2023
- 5.0.8Complaints and RepresentationsOctober 12, 2023
- 5.0.9BullyingOctober 12, 2023
- 5.0.10Self-Harming and Suicidal BehaviourOctober 12, 2023
- 5.0.11Drugs and Substance MisuseOctober 12, 2023
- 5.0.12Sleeping In and Night SecurityOctober 12, 2023
- 5.0.13Social Worker VisitsOctober 12, 2023
- 5.0.14Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersOctober 12, 2023
- 5.0.15Visitors to the HomeOctober 12, 2023
- 5.0.16Provision and Preparation of MealsOctober 12, 2023
- 5.0.17Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesOctober 12, 2023
- 5.0.18BedroomsOctober 12, 2023
- 5.0.19Digital PhotographyOctober 12, 2023
- 5.0.20Surveillance and MonitoringOctober 12, 2023
- 5.0.21Female Genital MutilationFebruary 5, 2024
- 5.0.22Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsFebruary 5, 2024
- 5.0.23Children Missing from Home or Care (Cumbria Safeguarding Children Partnership Procedures)
- 5.0.24Child Exploitation (including Child Sexual Exploitation and Child Criminal Exploitation) (Cumbria Safeguarding Children Partnership Procedures)
6.Promoting Health and Wellbeing
- 6.0.1SmokingOctober 12, 2023
- 6.0.2AlcoholFebruary 5, 2024
- 6.0.3Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesOctober 12, 2023
- 6.0.4First Aid, Home Remedies and MedicationOctober 12, 2023
- 6.0.5Health and SafetyOctober 10, 2023
- 6.0.6Sexual Health and RelationshipsOctober 12, 2023
- 6.0.7Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)October 12, 2023
- 6.0.8Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesFebruary 10, 2023
7.Promoting Educational Achievement, Leisure and Holidays
- 7.0.1EducationFebruary 5, 2024
- 7.0.2Holidays and School TripsOctober 12, 2023
- 7.0.3Transporting ChildrenOctober 12, 2023
- 7.0.4Leisure and ActivitiesOctober 12, 2023
8.Staffing
- 8.0.1Staff Qualifications and Employment ChecksOctober 12, 2023
- 8.0.2Staffing and Safe RecruitmentFebruary 5, 2024
- 8.0.3Staff Supervision and AppraisalFebruary 5, 2024
- 8.0.4Lone WorkingOctober 12, 2023
- 8.0.5Gift Giving and ReceivingFebruary 5, 2024
9.Management and Administration
- 9.0.1Monitoring QualityOctober 12, 2023
- 9.0.2Access to RecordsOctober 12, 2023
- 9.0.3Petty Cash and FinanceOctober 12, 2023
- 9.0.4Notification of Serious EventsOctober 12, 2023
- 9.0.5Recording and Reporting of AccidentsOctober 12, 2023
- 9.0.6Leadership and ManagementFebruary 5, 2024
- 9.0.7Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkOctober 12, 2023
- 9.0.8Organisational Structure and Manager ContactsOctober 12, 2023
10.Appendices
- 10.0.1Amendments
Last Updated: October 10, 2023
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