Policies & Procedures
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This contents list is sub divided into the following sections, each Section contains relevant Chapters/Procedures: (Click on the title to jump to the Section you require):
1. All Children
1.1 |
Children's Services Policies, Values and Principles |
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| 1.1.1 | Children's Services Policies, Values and Principles | Updated |
| 1.1.2 | Children's Consultation and Participation | |
| 1.1.3 | Equality and Diversity | |
| 1.1.4 | Critical Incident/High Risk Cases Notification Guidance and Template | |
| 1.1.5 | Death or Serious Injury to a Child (in Care, and Child in Need) or Care Leaver Up to and Including the Age of 24 | |
| 1.1.6 | Dudley Children's Services Scheme for Delegation and Decision-Making | |
| 1.1.7 | Transfer Protocol | |
1.2 |
Thresholds for Children's Services |
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| 1.2.1 | Dudley Threshold Framework | |
| 1.2.2 | Working Together to Safeguard Children | |
1.3 |
Complaints and Whistleblowing |
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| 1.3.1 | Complaints and Representations | |
| 1.3.2 | Whistleblowing | |
| 1.3.3 | Dispute Resolution Protocol |
2. Early Help
| 2.1 | Early Help Framework |
3. Assessment and Planning
| 3.1 | Initial Contacts and Referrals to Dudley Children's Services Front Door | |
| 3.2 | Assessments | Updated |
| 3.3 | Pre-Birth Assessments | |
| 3.4 | Child Protection Enquiries (Section 47) | Updated |
| 3.5 | Capacity and Consent |
4. Safeguarding
| 4.1 | Child in Need Plans and Reviews | |
| 4.2 | Regional Child Protection Procedures | |
| 4.3 | Family Group Conferences | |
| 4.4 | Family Networks and Family Group Decision Making | New |
5. Court Proceedings and Legal Planning
| 5.1 | Legal Gateway/Planning Meetings | |
| 5.2 | Applications for Emergency Protection Orders | |
| 5.3 | Care and Supervision Proceedings and the Public Law Outline | Updated |
| 5.4 | Section 7 and Section 37 Reports | |
| 5.5 | Disclosure of Information between Family and Criminal Agencies and Jurisdictions: 2024 Protocol | |
| See also: Cross-border child protection cases: the 1996 Hague Convention (DfE) | ||
| and Family 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. |
6. Children in Care
7. Fostering and Adoption
8. Children in Particular Circumstances
| 8.1 | Short Breaks | |
| 8.2 | Prevention of Homelessness and Provision of Accommodation for 16 and 17 Year Olds who may be Homeless and/or Require Accommodation; and Duty to Refer | |
| 8.3 | Young Carers | |
| 8.4 | Relinquished Children | |
| 8.5 | Children Missing from Home or Care | |
8.6 |
Children with Disabilities |
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| 8.6.1 | Children and Young People Aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities | Updated |
| 8.6.2 | Placing and Visiting Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities or Health Conditions in Long-Term Residential Settings | Updated |
| 8.6.3 | Children and Young People’s Continuing Care National Framework | New |
8.7 |
Children from Abroad |
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| 8.7.1 | Unaccompanied Migrant Children and Child Victims of Trafficking and Modern Slavery | Updated |
| 8.7.2 | Families with No Recourse to Public Funds | |
8.8 |
Mental Health Issues |
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| 8.8.1 | Mental Capacity | |
| 8.8.2 | Aftercare under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983 | Updated |
| 8.8.3 | Deprivation of Liberty |
9. Case Management and Recording
| 9.1 | Recording Policy and Guidelines | |
| 9.2 | Electronic Recording of Meetings and Conversations | |
| 9.3 | Case Records and Retention | |
| 9.4 | Access to Records | |
| 9.5 | Confidentiality Policy | |
| 9.6 | Use of Social Media Sites by Social Care and Safeguarding Staff | |
| 9.7 | Storage of Data on Mobile Devices |
10. Contacts and Appendices
| 10.1 | Local Contacts | |
| 10.2 | Ofsted Inspection Framework | |
| 10.3 | Amendments |
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