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1.1Policy, Values and Principles
- 1.1.1Children's Services Policies, Values and Principles December 13, 2023
- 1.1.2Children's Consultation and ParticipationJanuary 30, 2024
- 1.1.3Equality and DiversityNovember 10, 2023
- 1.1.4Tameside Practice Standards and Expectations (Local Resources)
- 1.1.5QA Audit and Performance (Local Resources)
- 1.1.6Local Resources - additional local information
1.2Early Help and Thresholds for Children's Social Care Services
- 1.2.1Early Help Framework January 30, 2024
- 1.2.2Threshold Document - Continuum of Help and Support January 30, 2024
- 1.2.3Capacity and ConsentDecember 13, 2023
- 1.2.4Early Intervention: Policy and Provision (House of Commons Library)
- 1.2.5Local Resources - additional local information
1.3Children's Social Care - Assessment and Planning
- 1.3.1Contacts and ReferralsDecember 13, 2023
- 1.3.2AssessmentsDecember 13, 2023
- 1.3.3Child Protection Enquiries (Section 47)December 13, 2023
- 1.3.4Tameside Children’s Social Work - Local Assessment Framework (Greater Manchester Safeguarding Children Procedures Manual)
- 1.3.5Greater Manchester Safeguarding Children Procedures Manual
- 1.3.6Allocation of Work and Transfer between Teams
- 1.3.7Local Resources - additional local information
1.4Child in Need
- 1.4.1Child in Need Plans and ReviewsJanuary 30, 2024
- 1.4.2Local Resources - additional local information
1.5Legal Proceedings
- 1.5.1Applications for Emergency Protection OrdersNovember 10, 2023
- 1.5.2Care and Supervision Proceedings and the Public Law OutlineJanuary 30, 2024
- 1.5.3Legal Gateway/Planning MeetingsNovember 10, 2023
- 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)
- 1.5.5Cross-border child protection cases: the 1996 Hague Convention (DfE)
- 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.
- 1.5.7Local Resources - additional local information
1.6Complaints and Whistleblowing
- 1.6.1Complaints and RepresentationsJanuary 30, 2024
- 1.6.2Whistleblowing
- 1.6.3Local Resources - additional local information
1.7Notifications
- 1.7.1Death or Serious Injury to a Child (Looked After and Child in Need)December 13, 2023
- 1.7.2 Local Resources - for additional local information
2.Case Management and Recording
- 2.0.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesDecember 13, 2023
- 2.0.2Case Records and RetentionNovember 10, 2023
- 2.0.3Access to Records/Subject Access RequestsNovember 10, 2023
- 2.0.4Confidentiality PolicyNovember 10, 2023
- 2.0.5Electronic Recording of Meetings and ConversationsNovember 10, 2023
- 2.0.6Use of Social Media Sites by Social Care and Safeguarding StaffNovember 10, 2023
- 2.0.7Storage of Data on Mobile DevicesNovember 10, 2023
- 2.0.8Local Resources - for additional local information
3.1Children with Disabilities and Complex Health Needs
- 3.1.1Children and Young People Aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesDecember 13, 2023
- 3.1.2Direct PaymentsJanuary 30, 2024
- 3.1.3Short BreaksJanuary 30, 2024
- 3.1.4Placing and Visiting Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities or Health Conditions in Long-Term Residential SettingsJanuary 30, 2024
- 3.1.5Local Resources - additional local information
3.2Deprivation of Liberty and Mental Capacity
- 3.2.1Deprivation of Liberty
- 3.2.2Mental Capacity
- 3.2.3Local Resources - additional local information
3.3Children from Abroad
- 3.3.1Unaccompanied Migrant Children and Child Victims of Trafficking and Modern SlaveryDecember 13, 2023
- 3.3.2Families with No Recourse to Public FundsNovember 10, 2023
- 3.3.3Local Resources - additional local information
3.4Homelessness
- 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 ReferJanuary 30, 2024
- 3.4.2Local Resources - additional local information
3.5Family and Friends Care
- 3.5.1Family and Friends Care December 13, 2023
- 3.5.2Private FosteringDecember 13, 2023
- 3.5.3Local Resources - additional local information
3.6Young Carers
- 3.6.1Young CarersJanuary 30, 2024
- 3.6.2Local Resources - additional local information
3.7Relinquished Children
- 3.7.1Relinquished ChildrenDecember 13, 2023
- 3.7.2Local Resources - additional local information
3.8Mental Health
- 3.8.1Aftercare under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983November 10, 2023
- 3.8.2Local Resources - for additional local information
4.1Decision to Look After and Care Planning
- 4.1.1Local Authority's Sufficiency Duty - Accommodation for Looked After ChildrenDecember 13, 2023
- 4.1.2Decision to Look AfterNovember 10, 2023
- 4.1.3Care PlanningNovember 10, 2023
- 4.1.4Ceasing to Look After a ChildSeptember 19, 2023
- 4.1.5Permanence Planning GuidanceNovember 10, 2023
- 4.1.6Placement Planning and Disruption MeetingsNovember 10, 2023
- 4.1.7Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority Claims for Looked After ChildrenNovember 10, 2023
- 4.1.8Risk Assessment and PlanningNovember 10, 2023
- 4.1.9Providing Personalised CareNovember 10, 2023
- 4.1.10NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People
- 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
- 4.1.12Local Resources - additional local information
4.2Placements
- 4.2.1Placements with ParentsDecember 13, 2023
- 4.2.2Placements with Connected PersonsNovember 10, 2023
- 4.2.3Placements in Foster CareDecember 13, 2023
- 4.2.4Placements in Residential CareJanuary 30, 2024
- 4.2.5Placements in Secure Accommodation on Welfare GroundsJanuary 30, 2024
- 4.2.6Out of Area PlacementsDecember 13, 2023
- 4.2.7Placements Outside England and WalesNovember 10, 2023
- 4.2.8Remands to Local Authority Accommodation or to Youth Detention AccommodationDecember 13, 2023
- 4.2.9Notifications from Other Local Authorities/Placement ProvidersNovember 10, 2023
- 4.2.10Delegation of Authority to Foster Carers and Residential WorkersJanuary 30, 2024
- 4.2.11Placements in Other ArrangementsJanuary 30, 2024
- 4.2.12Health and SafetyDecember 13, 2023
- 4.2.13Local Resources - additional local information
4.3Monitoring and Reviews
- 4.3.1Social Worker Visits to Looked After ChildrenNovember 10, 2023
- 4.3.2Advocacy and Independent VisitorsJanuary 30, 2024
- 4.3.3Looked After ReviewsJanuary 30, 2024
- 4.3.4Appointment and Role of Independent Reviewing OfficersDecember 13, 2023
- 4.3.5Secure Accommodation (Criteria) ReviewsNovember 10, 2023
- 4.3.6Notifications of Significant EventsNovember 10, 2023
- 4.3.7Local Resources - additional local information
4.4Contact and Overnight Stays
- 4.4.1Contact with Parents/Adults and SiblingsNovember 10, 2023
- 4.4.2Social Visits (Including Overnight Stays)November 10, 2023
- 4.4.3Local Resources - additional local information
4.5Education, School Trips and Holidays
- 4.5.1Supporting the Education and Promoting the Achievement of Children with a Social Worker, Looked After and Previously Looked After ChildrenJanuary 30, 2024
- 4.5.2Holidays and School Trips In and Outside the UKJanuary 30, 2024
- 4.5.3Leisure ActivitiesNovember 10, 2023
- 4.5.4Local Resources - additional local information
4.6Health and Wellbeing
- 4.6.1Health Care Assessments and PlansNovember 10, 2023
- 4.6.2Personal Care and RelationshipsNovember 10, 2023
- 4.6.3Positive Relationships and Behaviour ManagementNovember 10, 2023
- 4.6.4Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintNovember 10, 2023
- 4.6.5Local Resources - additional local information
4.7Change of Name and Marriage/Civil Partnership
- 4.7.1Change of Name of a Looked After ChildNovember 10, 2023
- 4.7.2Marriage/Civil Partnership of a Looked After ChildNovember 10, 2023
- 4.7.3Local Resources - additional local information
4.8Leaving Care and Transition
- 4.8.1Leaving Care and TransitionJanuary 30, 2024
- 4.8.2Staying PutJanuary 30, 2024
- 4.8.3Financial Arrangements for Care Leavers
- 4.8.4Local Resources - additional local information
4.9Children Involved in the Youth Justice System
- 4.9.1Looked After Children and Young People in Contact with Youth Justice ServicesDecember 13, 2023
- 4.9.2Responsibilities of the Local Authority to Former Looked After Children and Young People in CustodyDecember 13, 2023
- 4.9.3Children Involved in the Youth Justice System: Additional National GuidanceDecember 5, 2022
- 4.9.4Local Resources - for additional local information
5.1Fostering Services
- 5.1.1Fostering PanelNovember 10, 2023
- 5.1.2Persons Disqualified from FosteringNovember 10, 2023
- 5.1.3Assessment and Approvals of Foster CarersNovember 10, 2023
- 5.1.4Exemptions and Extensions/Variations to Foster Carer ApprovalNovember 10, 2023
- 5.1.5Supervision and Support of Foster CarersNovember 10, 2023
- 5.1.6Review and Termination of Approval of Foster CarersNovember 10, 2023
- 5.1.7Allegations Against Foster CarersDecember 13, 2023
- 5.1.8Training and Development of Foster CarersNovember 10, 2023
- 5.1.9Local Resources - additional local information
5.2Adoption and Permanence Services
- 5.2.1Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Prospective AdoptersDecember 13, 2023
- 5.2.2Adoption PanelNovember 10, 2023
- 5.2.3Placement for AdoptionDecember 13, 2023
- 5.2.4Adoption SupportNovember 10, 2023
- 5.2.5Monitoring and Supervision of Adoptive PlacementsJanuary 30, 2024
- 5.2.6Adoption ReviewsNovember 10, 2023
- 5.2.7Disruption of Adoptive PlacementsNovember 10, 2023
- 5.2.8Allegations Against Prospective Adopters and in Relation to Children Placed for Adoption or Already AdoptedDecember 13, 2023
- 5.2.9Inter Country AdoptionNovember 10, 2023
- 5.2.10Non Agency AdoptionNovember 10, 2023
- 5.2.11Adoption Case RecordsNovember 10, 2023
- 5.2.12Access to Birth Records and Adoption Case RecordsNovember 10, 2023
- 5.2.13Intermediary ServicesNovember 10, 2023
- 5.2.14Life Story Books GuidanceNovember 10, 2023
- 5.2.15Later Life LettersNovember 10, 2023
- 5.2.16Early Permanence: Fostering for Adoption, Concurrent Planning and Temporary Approval as Foster Carers of Approved Prospective AdoptersNovember 10, 2023
- 5.2.17Adoption Strategy: Achieving Excellence Everywhere
- 5.2.18Local Resources - additional local information
5.3Special Guardianship
- 5.3.1Applications for Special Guardianship OrdersJanuary 30, 2024
- 5.3.2Court Reports in Placement Order Applications and Adoption/Special Guardianship GuidanceNovember 10, 2023
- 5.3.3Local Resources - for additional local information
6.Contacts, List of Agency Decision Makers and Appendices
- 6.0.1List of Agency Decision Makers, Designated Managers and Nominated OfficersTo Follow
- 6.0.2Ofsted Inspection FrameworkApril 21, 2023
- 6.0.3Local Contacts (Local Resources)
- 6.0.4Working Together to Safeguard Children
Last Updated: January 30, 2024
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