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1.Ethos and Policy Framework

  1. 1.0.1Our Ethos and Key PoliciesMay 31, 2024
  2. 1.0.2Statements of PurposeNovember 20, 2024
  3. 1.0.3Children's GuideNovember 20, 2024
  4. 1.0.4Equality and DiversityDecember 20, 2023
  5. 1.0.5Providing Personalised CareDecember 20, 2023
  6. 1.0.6Caring for Children from Minority Ethnic GroupsDecember 20, 2023
  7. 1.0.7Consultation and ParticipationDecember 20, 2023
  8. 1.0.8Information SharingMay 30, 2025
  9. 1.0.9Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkNovember 20, 2024
  10. 1.0.10Case RecordingDecember 20, 2023
  11. 1.0.11NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People

2.Planning for Care

  1. 2.0.1Referrals, Placements and AdmissionsMay 31, 2024
  2. 2.0.2Risk Assessment and PlanningNovember 20, 2024
  3. 2.0.3Consents GuidanceDecember 20, 2023
  4. 2.0.4Care and Placement PlanningDecember 20, 2023
  5. 2.0.5Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities/Health Care Needs
    Updated
    May 30, 2025
  6. 2.0.6Emergency Placement and Emergency ReviewsDecember 20, 2023
  7. 2.0.7Placement Planning and Disruption MeetingsDecember 20, 2023
  8. 2.0.8Health Care Assessments and PlansDecember 20, 2023
  9. 2.0.9Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsDecember 20, 2023
  10. 2.0.10Preparation for Leaving CareMay 31, 2024
  11. 2.0.11Leaving the HomeNovember 20, 2024
  12. 2.0.12Delegation of Responsibility to Foster Carers and Residential Workers (Nottingham City Children's Services Procedures Manual)
  13. 2.0.13Disability Living Allowance (Nottingham City Children's Services Procedures Manual)

3.Behaviour and Relationships

  1. 3.0.1Key/Link Worker GuidanceDecember 20, 2023
  2. 3.0.2Daily Routine and House RulesMay 31, 2024
  3. 3.0.3SanctionsDecember 20, 2023
  4. 3.0.4Children Who Go Missing from Home and Care - Joint ProcedureDecember 20, 2023
  5. 3.0.5Reduce Absconding and Missing from Care Policy and Practice GuidanceDecember 20, 2023
  6. 3.0.6Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportNovember 20, 2024
  7. 3.0.7Use of Restraint and Physical InterventionDecember 20, 2023
  8. 3.0.8Searching Children/BedroomsDecember 20, 2023
  9. 3.0.9The PoliceNovember 20, 2024
  10. 3.0.10Role of Appropriate AdultsDecember 20, 2023

4.Promoting and Supporting Contact

  1. 4.0.1Family Time with Parents / Carers / Siblings and OthersDecember 20, 2023
  2. 4.0.2Overnight Stays and Social VisitsDecember 20, 2023
  3. 4.0.3Correspondence, Communication and Social NetworkingDecember 20, 2023

5.Personal Care, Safeguarding and Protection

  1. 5.0.1Relationships and Physical Contact with ChildrenDecember 20, 2023
  2. 5.0.2Recognising Abuse and Neglect Guidance
    Updated
    May 30, 2025
  3. 5.0.3Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding Concerns
    Updated
    May 30, 2025
  4. 5.0.4Allegations Against Staff and Volunteers
    Updated
    May 30, 2025
  5. 5.0.5Representations and ComplaintsMay 31, 2024
  6. 5.0.6Countering Bullying and Peer AbuseNovember 20, 2024
  7. 5.0.7Self Harm and Suicidal BehaviourMay 30, 2025
  8. 5.0.8Drugs and Substance MisuseMay 31, 2024
  9. 5.0.9Sleeping In and Night SecurityDecember 20, 2023
  10. 5.0.10Social Worker VisitsDecember 20, 2023
  11. 5.0.11Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersDecember 20, 2023
  12. 5.0.12Visitors to the HomeDecember 20, 2023
  13. 5.0.13Provision and Preparation of MealsDecember 20, 2023
  14. 5.0.14Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesMay 31, 2024
  15. 5.0.15BedroomsDecember 20, 2023
  16. 5.0.16Digital PhotographyDecember 20, 2023
  17. 5.0.17Protocol between Nottingham Youth Offending Team (YOT) and Nottingham Children's Social Care (CSC) Concerning the Allocation of Work and Partnership Arrangements in Respect of Children and Young PeopleDecember 20, 2023
  18. 5.0.18Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual Exploitation
    Updated
    May 30, 2025
  19. 5.0.19Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
    Updated
    May 30, 2025
  20. 5.0.20Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and Photographs
    Updated
    May 30, 2025
  21. 5.0.21Female Genital MutilationNovember 20, 2024
  22. 5.0.22Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismMay 30, 2025

6.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 6.0.1Smoking and Alcohol
    Updated
    May 30, 2025
  2. 6.0.2Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesDecember 20, 2023
  3. 6.0.3First Aid, Home Remedies and MedicationNovember 20, 2024
  4. 6.0.4Sexual Health and RelationshipsDecember 20, 2023
  5. 6.0.5Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)May 30, 2025
  6. 6.0.6Drug & Alcohol Services for Young People under 19 Including Specialist Family Support for Children and Adults Impacted by SubstancesDecember 20, 2023

7.Promoting Educational Achievement, Leisure and Holidays

  1. 7.0.1EducationMay 31, 2024
  2. 7.0.2Residential Education PolicyDecember 20, 2023
  3. 7.0.3Holidays and School TripsDecember 20, 2023
  4. 7.0.4Transporting ChildrenMay 30, 2025
  5. 7.0.5Leisure and ActivitiesNovember 20, 2024

8.Staffing

  1. 8.0.1Staffing and Safe Recruitment
    Updated
    May 30, 2025
  2. 8.0.2Staff Supervision and AppraisalDecember 20, 2023
  3. 8.0.3Staff QualificationsDecember 20, 2023
  4. 8.0.4Lone WorkingDecember 20, 2023
  5. 8.0.5Rostering and Handover ProceduresDecember 20, 2023
  6. 8.0.6Gift Giving and ReceivingDecember 20, 2023
  7. 8.0.7Contact with ex Care LeaversDecember 20, 2023
  8. 8.0.8Disclosure and Barring Service: Guidance for Children's Social Care ProvidersDecember 20, 2023

9.Management and Administration

  1. 9.0.1Leadership ManagementMay 31, 2024
  2. 9.0.2Monitoring Quality
    Updated
    May 30, 2025
  3. 9.0.3Access to RecordsDecember 20, 2023
  4. 9.0.4Petty Cash and FinanceDecember 20, 2023
  5. 9.0.5Surveillance and MonitoringMay 30, 2025
  6. 9.0.6Health and SafetyDecember 20, 2023
  7. 9.0.7Recording and Reporting of AccidentsDecember 20, 2023
  8. 9.0.8Notification of Serious Events
    Updated
    May 30, 2025
  9. 9.0.9Residential StructureMay 31, 2024

10.Appendices

  1. 10.0.1Amendments

Last Updated: November 20, 2024

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