Contents

1.All Children

1.1Policy, Values and Principles

1. 1.1.1Children's Services Policies, Values and Principles August 30, 2023
2. 1.1.2Children's Consultation and ParticipationAugust 30, 2023
3. 1.1.3Equality and DiversityJuly 25, 2022

1.2Early Help and Thresholds for Children's Social Care Services

1. 1.2.1Early Help Framework August 30, 2023
2. 1.2.2Threshold Document - Continuum of Help and Support August 30, 2023
3. 1.2.3Capacity and ConsentFebruary 2, 2024
4. 1.2.4Early Intervention: Policy and Provision (House of Commons Library)

1.3Children's Social Care - Assessment and Planning

1. 1.3.1Contacts and ReferralsAugust 30, 2023
2. 1.3.2AssessmentsFebruary 2, 2024
3. 1.3.3Child Protection Enquiries (Section 47)August 30, 2023
4. 1.3.4Local Assessment Protocol for London Borough of Croydon
5. 1.3.5Croydon Safeguarding Children Partnership Child Protection Procedures
6. 1.3.6Allocation of Work and Transfer between Teams (Local Resources)

1.4Child in Need

1. 1.4.1Child in Need Plans and ReviewsAugust 30, 2023

1.5Legal Proceedings

1. 1.5.1Applications for Emergency Protection OrdersJuly 26, 2022
2. 1.5.2Care and Supervision Proceedings and the Public Law OutlineFebruary 2, 2024
3. 1.5.3Legal Gateway/Planning MeetingsMarch 23, 2022
4. 1.5.4Protocol and Good Practice Model: Disclosure of Information in Cases of Alleged Child Abuse and Linked Criminal and Care Direction Hearings (October 2013)
5. 1.5.5Cross-border child protection cases: the 1996 Hague Convention (DfE)
6. 1.5.6Family Justice Resource Hub (ADCS) - This hosts a series of practical resources, such as templates, tools and practice guidance, which will be of interest to those working in the family justice system.

1.6Complaints and Whistleblowing

1. 1.6.1Complaints and RepresentationsFebruary 2, 2024
2. 1.6.2Whistleblowing

1.7Notifications

1. 1.7.1Death or Serious Injury to a Child (Looked After and Child in Need)August 30, 2023

2.Case Management and Recording

1. 2.0.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesFebruary 2, 2024
2. 2.0.2Case Records and RetentionNovember 17, 2022
3. 2.0.3Access to Records/Subject Access RequestsFebruary 2, 2024
4. 2.0.4Confidentiality PolicyFebruary 2, 2022
5. 2.0.5Electronic Recording of Meetings and ConversationsFebruary 2, 2022
6. 2.0.6Use of Social Media Sites by Social Care and Safeguarding StaffAugust 30, 2023
7. 2.0.7Storage of Data on Mobile DevicesFebruary 7, 2022

3.Children in Particular Circumstances

3.1Children with Disabilities and Complex Health Needs

1. 3.1.1Children and Young People Aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesFebruary 2, 2024
2. 3.1.2Direct PaymentsAugust 30, 2023
3. 3.1.3Short BreaksAugust 30, 2023
4. 3.1.4Placing and Visiting Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities or Health Conditions in Long-Term Residential SettingsFebruary 2, 2024

3.2Deprivation of Liberty and Mental Capacity

1. 3.2.1Deprivation of Liberty
2. 3.2.2Mental Capacity

3.3Children from Abroad

1. 3.3.1Unaccompanied Migrant Children and Child Victims of Trafficking and Modern SlaveryFebruary 2, 2024
2. 3.3.2Families with No Recourse to Public FundsFebruary 2, 2024

3.4Homelessness

1. 3.4.1Prevention of Homelessness and Provision of Accommodation for 16 and 17 Year Olds who may be Homeless and/or Require Accommodation; and Duty to ReferFebruary 2, 2024

3.5Family and Friends Care

1. 3.5.1Family and Friends CareAugust 30, 2023
2. 3.5.2Private FosteringAugust 30, 2023

3.6Young Carers

1. 3.6.1Young CarersFebruary 2, 2024

3.7Relinquished Children

1. 3.7.1Relinquished ChildrenFebruary 2, 2024

3.8Mental Health

1. 3.8.1Aftercare under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983February 2, 2024

4.Looked After Children

4.1Decision to Look After and Care Planning

1. 4.1.1Local Authority's Sufficiency Duty - Accommodation for Looked After ChildrenJuly 26, 2022
2. 4.1.2Decision to Look AfterAugust 30, 2023
3. 4.1.3Care PlanningFebruary 2, 2024
4. 4.1.4Ceasing to Look After a ChildFebruary 2, 2024
5. 4.1.5Permanence Planning GuidanceFebruary 2, 2024
6. 4.1.6Placement Planning and Disruption MeetingsFebruary 2, 2024
7. 4.1.7Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority Claims for Looked After ChildrenFebruary 7, 2022
8. 4.1.8Risk Assessment and PlanningMarch 23, 2022
9. 4.1.9Providing Personalised CareFebruary 2, 2024
10. 4.1.10NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People
11. 4.1.11Promoting Wellbeing and Positive Identity for a Child or Young Person Who is Looked After: A Quick Guide for Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners

4.2Placements

1. 4.2.1Placements with ParentsFebruary 2, 2024
2. 4.2.2Placements with Connected PersonsFebruary 2, 2024
3. 4.2.3Placements in Foster CareFebruary 2, 2024
4. 4.2.4Placements in Residential CareFebruary 2, 2024
5. 4.2.5Placements in Secure Accommodation on Welfare GroundsFebruary 2, 2024
6. 4.2.6Out of Area PlacementsMarch 17, 2023
7. 4.2.7Placements Outside England and WalesJuly 26, 2022
8. 4.2.8Remands to Local Authority Accommodation or to Youth Detention AccommodationAugust 30, 2023
9. 4.2.9Notifications from Other Local Authorities/Placement ProvidersFebruary 7, 2022
10. 4.2.10Delegation of Authority to Foster Carers and Residential WorkersAugust 30, 2023
11. 4.2.11Placements in Other ArrangementsFebruary 2, 2024
12. 4.2.12Health and SafetyFebruary 2, 2024

4.3Monitoring and Reviews

1. 4.3.1Social Worker Visits to Looked After ChildrenJuly 26, 2022
2. 4.3.2Advocacy and Independent VisitorsAugust 30, 2023
3. 4.3.3Child Looked After ReviewsAugust 30, 2023
4. 4.3.4Appointment and Role of Independent Reviewing OfficersAugust 30, 2023
5. 4.3.5Secure Accommodation (Criteria) ReviewsAugust 30, 2023
6. 4.3.6Notifications of Significant EventsFebruary 28, 2023

4.4Contact and Overnight Stays

1. 4.4.1Contact with Parents/Adults and SiblingsJuly 26, 2022
2. 4.4.2Social Visits (Including Overnight Stays)July 26, 2022

4.5Education, School Trips and Holidays

1. 4.5.1Supporting the Education and Promoting the Achievement of Children with a Social Worker, Looked After and Previously Looked After ChildrenFebruary 2, 2024
2. 4.5.2Holidays and School Trips In and Outside the UKFebruary 2, 2024
3. 4.5.3Leisure ActivitiesMarch 23, 2022

4.6Health and Wellbeing

1. 4.6.1Health Care Assessments and PlansMarch 17, 2023
2. 4.6.2Personal Care and RelationshipsJuly 26, 2022
3. 4.6.3Positive Relationships and Behaviour ManagementMarch 17, 2023
4. 4.6.4Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintJuly 26, 2022

4.7Change of Name and Marriage/Civil Partnership

1. 4.7.1Change of Name of a Looked After ChildJuly 26, 2022
2. 4.7.2Marriage/Civil Partnership of a Looked After ChildFebruary 10, 2023

4.8Leaving Care and Transition

1. 4.8.1Leaving Care and TransitionFebruary 2, 2024
2. 4.8.2Staying PutAugust 30, 2023
3. 4.8.3Financial Arrangements for Care Leavers To Follow

4.9Children Involved in the Youth Justice System

1. 4.9.1Looked After Children and Young People in Contact with Youth Justice ServicesAugust 30, 2023
2. 4.9.2Responsibilities of the Local Authority to Former Looked After Children and Young People in CustodyAugust 30, 2023
3. 4.9.3Children Involved in the Youth Justice System: Additional National GuidanceFebruary 2, 2024

5.Fostering and Adoption

5.1Fostering Services

1. 5.1.1Fostering PanelJuly 26, 2022
2. 5.1.2Persons Disqualified from FosteringJuly 26, 2022
3. 5.1.3Assessment and Approvals of Foster CarersMarch 24, 2022
4. 5.1.4Exemptions and Extensions/Variations to Foster Carer ApprovalJuly 26, 2022
5. 5.1.5Supervision and Support of Foster CarersMarch 24, 2022
6. 5.1.6Review and Termination of Approval of Foster CarersJuly 26, 2022
7. 5.1.7Allegations Against Foster CarersAugust 30, 2023
8. 5.1.8Training and Development of Foster CarersMarch 23, 2022

5.2Adoption and Permanence Services

1. 5.2.1Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Prospective AdoptersFebruary 2, 2024
2. 5.2.2Adoption PanelMarch 17, 2023
3. 5.2.3Placement for AdoptionFebruary 2, 2024
4. 5.2.4Adoption SupportFebruary 2, 2024
5. 5.2.5Monitoring and Supervision of Adoptive PlacementsJuly 26, 2022
6. 5.2.6Adoption ReviewsAugust 30, 2023
7. 5.2.7Disruption of Adoptive PlacementsJuly 26, 2022
8. 5.2.8Allegations Against Prospective Adopters and in Relation to Children Placed for Adoption or Already AdoptedAugust 30, 2023
9. 5.2.9Inter Country AdoptionJuly 26, 2022
10. 5.2.10Non Agency AdoptionJuly 26, 2022
11. 5.2.11Adoption Case RecordsFebruary 8, 2022
12. 5.2.12Access to Birth Records and Adoption Case RecordsJuly 26, 2022
13. 5.2.13Intermediary ServicesJuly 26, 2022
14. 5.2.14Life Story Books GuidanceNovember 15, 2021
15. 5.2.15Later Life LettersNovember 15, 2021
16. 5.2.16Early Permanence: Fostering for Adoption, Concurrent Planning and Temporary Approval as Foster Carers of Approved Prospective AdoptersFebruary 2, 2024
17. 5.2.17Adoption Strategy: Achieving Excellence Everywhere

5.3Special Guardianship

1. 5.3.1Applications for Special Guardianship OrdersFebruary 2, 2024
2. 5.3.2Court Reports in Placement Order Applications and Adoption/Special Guardianship GuidanceFebruary 2, 2024

6.Contacts, List of Agency Decision Makers and Appendices

1. 6.0.1List of Agency Decision Makers, Designated Managers and Nominated OfficersAugust 30, 2023
2. 6.0.2Ofsted Inspection FrameworkFebruary 2, 2024
3. 6.0.3Local Contacts (Local Resources)
4. 6.0.4Working Together to Safeguard Children
5. 6.0.5Amendments