Contents

1.All Children

1.1Policy, Values and Principles

1. 1.1.1Children's Services Policies, Values and Principles February 9, 2023
2. 1.1.2Children's Consultation and ParticipationFebruary 9, 2024
3. 1.1.3Equality and DiversityFebruary 9, 2023
4. 1.1.4Capacity and Consent
   Updated
   February 9, 2024
5. 1.1.5Leeds One Minute GuidesFebruary 9, 2023
6. 1.1.6Ofsted Inspection Framework
   Updated
   February 9, 2024
7. 1.1.7Quality Assurance Framework
8. 1.1.8Practice Standards For Social Workers And Team Managers (Children’s Social Work Services)
9. 1.1.9Gender Guidance
10. 1.1.10Leeds Practice Model
11. 1.1.11The Leeds Approach to Think Family, Work Family
12. 1.1.12Maximising Family Led Decision Making - Policy, Principles and Procedure

1.2Early Help and Front Door

1. 1.2.1West Yorkshire Early Help Procedures
2. 1.2.2Right Conversations, Right People, Right Time
3. 1.2.3How We Put Early Help into Practice
4. 1.2.4Domestic Violence & Abuse: School and Further Education Notifications
5. 1.2.5Early Help: Policy and Provision (House of Commons)
6. 1.2.6Partnership Responses to Safeguarding
7. 1.2.7Early Help Approach and Strategy (Leeds Safeguarding Children Partnership)

1.3Children's Social Care - Assessment and Planning

1. 1.3.1Contacts and ReferralsAugust 4, 2023
2. 1.3.2AssessmentsAugust 4, 2023
3. 1.3.3Child Protection Enquiries (Section 47)February 9, 2023
4. 1.3.4Transfer to Children's Social Work Service from Early HelpJuly 28, 2022
5. 1.3.5To Transfer a Child and Family to a Different TeamAugust 3, 2022
6. 1.3.6Domestic Violence and Abuse: School and Further Education Notifications
7. 1.3.7Transfer From Children’s Social Work Service To Early Help

1.4Child in Need

1. 1.4.1Child in Need Plans and ReviewsFebruary 9, 2023

1.5Legal Proceedings

1. 1.5.1Applications for Emergency Protection OrdersFebruary 9, 2023
2. 1.5.2Legal Gateway/Planning MeetingsFebruary 9, 2023
3. 1.5.3Care and Supervision Proceedings and the Public Law Outline
   Updated
   February 9, 2024
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. 1.5.5Family 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 9, 2023
2. 1.6.2Feedback to Children's Services
3. 1.6.3Whistleblowing Policy

1.7Notifications

1. 1.7.1Death or Serious Injury to a Child (Looked After and Child in Need)February 9, 2023
2. 1.7.2Local Process for Serious Case Incidents which Require Notification for the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel

2.Case Management and Recording

1. 2.0.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesFebruary 9, 2024
2. 2.0.2Case Records and RetentionFebruary 9, 2023
3. 2.0.3Access to Records/Subject Access RequestsFebruary 9, 2024
4. 2.0.4Confidentiality PolicyFebruary 9, 2023
5. 2.0.5Electronic Recording of Meetings and ConversationsFebruary 9, 2023
6. 2.0.6Use of Social Media Sites by Social Care and Safeguarding StaffAugust 4, 2023
7. 2.0.7Storage of Data on Mobile DevicesFebruary 9, 2023

3.Children in Particular Circumstances

3.1Children with Disabilities and Complex Needs

1. 3.1.1Children and Young People Aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
   Updated
   February 9, 2024
2. 3.1.2Direct PaymentsFebruary 9, 2023
3. 3.1.3Short BreaksFebruary 9, 2023
4. 3.1.4Placing and Visiting Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities or Health Conditions in Long-Term Residential SettingsFebruary 9, 2024
5. 3.1.5Protocol for Referrals to Child Health and Disability Teams (CHAD)February 9, 2023

3.2Mental Health and Deprivation of Liberty

1. 3.2.1Aftercare under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983
   Updated
   February 9, 2024
2. 3.2.2Deprivation of Liberty
3. 3.2.3Mental Capacity

3.3Children from Abroad

1. 3.3.1Unaccompanied Migrant Children and Child Victims of Trafficking and Modern Slavery
   Updated
   February 9, 2024
2. 3.3.2Families with No Recourse to Public Funds
   Updated
   February 9, 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 ReferAugust 4, 2023

3.5Family and Friends Care

1. 3.5.1Family and Friends Care February 9, 2023
2. 3.5.2Private FosteringFebruary 9, 2023

3.6Young Carers

1. 3.6.1Young CarersFebruary 9, 2023

3.7Missing Children

1. 3.7.1Missing ChildrenAugust 4, 2023

4.Looked After Children

4.1Decision to Look After and Care Planning

1. 4.1.1Local Authority's Sufficiency Duty - Accommodation for Looked After ChildrenFebruary 9, 2023
2. 4.1.2Decision to Look AfterAugust 4, 2023
3. 4.1.3Care PlanningFebruary 9, 2024
4. 4.1.4Ceasing to Look After a ChildFebruary 9, 2024
5. 4.1.5Permanence Planning GuidanceFebruary 9, 2024
6. 4.1.6Placement Planning and Disruption MeetingsFebruary 9, 2024
7. 4.1.7Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority Claims for Looked After ChildrenFebruary 9, 2023
8. 4.1.8Risk Assessment and Planning for PlacementFebruary 9, 2023
9. 4.1.9Providing Individual Care in PlacementAugust 4, 2023

4.2Placements

1. 4.2.1Placements with ParentsFebruary 9, 2023
2. 4.2.2Placements with Connected PersonsFebruary 9, 2024
3. 4.2.3Placements in Foster CareFebruary 9, 2024
4. 4.2.4Placements in Other Arrangements
   Updated
   February 9, 2024
5. 4.2.5Placements in Residential Care
   Updated
   February 9, 2024
6. 4.2.6Placements in Secure Accommodation on Welfare Grounds
   Updated
   February 9, 2024
7. 4.2.7Out of Area PlacementsFebruary 9, 2024
8. 4.2.8Placements Outside England and WalesFebruary 9, 2023
9. 4.2.9Remands to Local Authority Accommodation or to Youth Detention AccommodationFebruary 9, 2024
10. 4.2.10Notifications from Other Local Authorities/Placement ProvidersFebruary 9, 2023
11. 4.2.11Delegation of Authority to Foster Carers and Residential WorkersFebruary 9, 2023
12. 4.2.12Health and Safety
    Updated
    February 9, 2024

4.3Monitoring and Reviews

1. 4.3.1Social Worker Visits to Looked After ChildrenFebruary 9, 2023
2. 4.3.2Advocacy and Independent VisitorsFebruary 9, 2023
3. 4.3.3Looked After ReviewsFebruary 9, 2023
4. 4.3.4Appointment and Role of Independent Reviewing OfficersFebruary 9, 2023
5. 4.3.5Secure Accommodation (Criteria) ReviewsFebruary 9, 2023
6. 4.3.6Notification of Significant Events in relation to Looked After Children placed with Independent Fostering Agencies or Children's HomesFebruary 9, 2023

4.4Contact and Overnight Stays

1. 4.4.1Contact with Parents/Adults and SiblingsFebruary 9, 2023
2. 4.4.2Social Visits (Including Overnight Stays)February 9, 2023

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 Children
   Updated
   February 9, 2024
2. 4.5.2Holidays and School Trips In and Outside the UKFebruary 9, 2023
3. 4.5.3Leisure ActivitiesFebruary 9, 2023

4.6Health and Wellbeing

1. 4.6.1Health Care Assessments and PlansFebruary 9, 2024
2. 4.6.2Personal Care and RelationshipsFebruary 9, 2023
3. 4.6.3Positive Relationships and Behaviour ManagementFebruary 9, 2024
4. 4.6.4Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintFebruary 9, 2023
5. 4.6.5Promoting Wellbeing and Positive Identity for a Child or Young Person Who is Looked After: A Quick Guide for Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners

4.7Change of Name and Marriage

1. 4.7.1Change of Name of a Child Looked AfterFebruary 9, 2023
2. 4.7.2Marriage or Civil Partnership of a Looked After ChildFebruary 9, 2023

4.8Leaving Care and Transition

1. 4.8.1Leaving Care and Transition
   Updated
   February 9, 2024
2. 4.8.2Staying Put PolicyUnder Review
3. 4.8.3Financial Arrangements for Care Leavers
4. 4.8.4The Pledge to Care Leavers in Leeds
5. 4.8.5Shared Lives

4.9Children Involved on the Youth Justice System

1. 4.9.1Looked After Children and Young People in Contact with Youth Justice ServicesFebruary 9, 2023
2. 4.9.2Responsibilities of the Local Authority to Former Looked After Children and Young People in CustodyFebruary 9, 2023
3. 4.9.3Children Involved in the Youth Justice System: Additional National GuidanceFebruary 9, 2024

5.Fostering and Adoption

5.1Fostering Services

1. 5.1.1Fostering PanelFebruary 9, 2023
2. 5.1.2Persons Disqualified from FosteringFebruary 9, 2023
3. 5.1.3Assessment and Approvals of Foster CarersFebruary 9, 2023
4. 5.1.4Exemptions and Extensions/Variations to Foster Carer ApprovalFebruary 9, 2023
5. 5.1.5Supervision and Support of Foster CarersFebruary 9, 2023
6. 5.1.6Review and Termination of Approval of Foster CarersFebruary 9, 2023
7. 5.1.7Allegations Against Foster CarersAugust 4, 2023
8. 5.1.8Foster 4 Leeds Statement of Purpose
9. 5.1.9Foster4Leeds

5.2Adoption and Permanence Services

1. 5.2.1Adoption ReviewsFebruary 10, 2023
2. 5.2.2Relinquished ChildrenFebruary 9, 2024
3. 5.2.3Assessment and Approval of Prospective Adopters (One Adoption)
4. 5.2.4Adoption Panel (One Adoption)
5. 5.2.5The Child's Journey - Placement for Adoption (One Adoption)
6. 5.2.6Adoption Support (One Adoption)
7. 5.2.7Monitoring and Supervision of Adoptive Placements (One Adoption)
8. 5.2.8Disruption of Adoptive Placement (One Adoption)
9. 5.2.9Allegations Against Prospective Adopters (One Adoption)
10. 5.2.10Inter County Adoption (One Adoption)
11. 5.2.11Non-Agency Adoption (One Adoption)
12. 5.2.12Access to Birth Records and Adoption Case Records (One Adoption)
13. 5.2.13Intermediary Services (One Adoption)
14. 5.2.14Life Story Book Guidance (One Adoption)
15. 5.2.15Later Life Letters (One Adoption)
16. 5.2.16Fostering for Adoption, Concurrent Planning and Temporary Approval as Foster Carers of Approved Prospective Adopters (One Adoption Early Permanence Placements)
17. 5.2.17Working with Birth Parent Relinquished Babies (One Adoption)

5.3Special Guardianship

1. 5.3.1Applications for Special Guardianship OrdersFebruary 9, 2024
2. 5.3.2Court Reports in Placement Order Applications and Adoption/Special Guardianship GuidanceFebruary 9, 2023

6.Contacts, List of Agency Decision Makers and Appendices

1. 6.0.1Local ContactsFebruary 9, 2024
2. 6.0.2List of Agency Decision Makers, Designated Managers and Nominated OfficersTo Follow
3. 6.0.3Working Together to Safeguard Children