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1.Professional Standards and Supervision

  1. 1.0.1Children's Services Values and PrinciplesMarch 4, 2024
  2. 1.0.2Supervision and Management Oversight GuidanceMarch 4, 2024
  3. 1.0.3Management Decision Records GuidanceMarch 4, 2024
  4. 1.0.4Case RecordingMarch 4, 2024
  5. 1.0.5Case Records for Looked After ChildrenMarch 4, 2024
  6. 1.0.6Consents, Confidentiality and Information SharingMarch 4, 2024
  7. 1.0.7Use of Social Media Sites by Social Care and Safeguarding StaffJune 25, 2024
  8. 1.0.8Equality and DiversityFebruary 15, 2024
  9. 1.0.9Capacity and ConsentDecember 20, 2024
  10. 1.0.10Social Work England Professional Standards

2.Referral, Assessment and Family Safeguarding

2.1Referral, Assessment and Planning

  1. 2.1.1Thresholds Guidance - Right Help Right TimeJune 25, 2024
  2. 2.1.2MASH Operating FrameworkMarch 4, 2024
  3. 2.1.3Contacts and ReferralsJune 25, 2024
  4. 2.1.4Child Protection Enquiries (Section 47)June 25, 2024
  5. 2.1.5AssessmentJune 25, 2024
  6. 2.1.6Family SafeguardingMarch 4, 2024
  7. 2.1.7Disclosure Protocol for Investigating Child Abuse CasesMarch 4, 2024
  8. 2.1.8Disclosure of Information between Family and Criminal Agencies and Jurisdictions (2024 Protocol)June 25, 2024
  9. 2.1.9Written Agreements - Child in Need and Child ProtectionMarch 4, 2024
  10. 2.1.10Guidance to Statutory VisitsMarch 4, 2024
  11. 2.1.11Step Up Step Down Practice GuidanceMarch 4, 2024

2.2Children in Need and Safeguarding Guidance

  1. 2.2.1Inter-Authority Protocol for Children in NeedMarch 4, 2024
  2. 2.2.2Emergency Duty TeamMarch 4, 2024
  3. 2.2.3Family Networks and Family Group Decision MakingDecember 20, 2024

2.3Exploitation

  1. 2.3.1Child Sexual ExploitationMarch 4, 2024
  2. 2.3.2E-Safety Children Exposed to Abuse through Digital MediaMarch 4, 2024
  3. 2.3.3Children and Young People Missing from Home or Care - Guidance for Social Work StaffDecember 20, 2024
  4. 2.3.4Exploitation Transition ProtocolMarch 4, 2024
  5. 2.3.5West Midlands Region - Core Standards in Placements for the Management of Young RunawaysMarch 4, 2024
  6. 2.3.6Protocol for Children and Young People Missing from Home and CareMarch 4, 2024

3.Court Proceedings

  1. 3.0.1Care and Supervision Proceedings and the Public Law OutlineDecember 20, 2024
  2. 3.0.2Legal Gateway/Planning MeetingsJune 25, 2024
  3. 3.0.3Pre-Proceedings MeetingsMarch 4, 2024
  4. 3.0.4Family 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.

4.Looked After Children

4.1Looked After Children: General

  1. 4.1.1Decision to Look AfterDecember 20, 2024
  2. 4.1.2Care PlanningJune 25, 2024
  3. 4.1.3Permanence Planning ProceduresMarch 4, 2024
  4. 4.1.4Section 20 GuidanceMarch 4, 2024
  5. 4.1.5Kinship CareDecember 20, 2024
  6. 4.1.6Fostering for AdoptionMarch 4, 2024
  7. 4.1.7Relinquished Babies GuidanceMarch 4, 2024
  8. 4.1.8Placements in the Looked After ServiceMarch 4, 2024
  9. 4.1.9Care Plan GuidanceMarch 4, 2024
  10. 4.1.10Independent Reviewing OfficersMarch 4, 2024
  11. 4.1.11Practice Standards for Child Protection Conference Chairs and Independent Reviewing OfficersMarch 4, 2024
  12. 4.1.12Supporting the Education and Promoting the Achievement of Children with a Social Worker, Children in Care and Children Previously in CareDecember 20, 2024
  13. 4.1.13Personal Education Plan (PEP) HandbookMarch 4, 2024
  14. 4.1.14Health Care Assessments and Health PlansDecember 20, 2024
  15. 4.1.15Advocacy and Independent VisitorsMarch 4, 2024
  16. 4.1.16NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People

4.2Placements of Looked After Children

  1. 4.2.1Placements in Looked After Services (Children's Homes, Foster Care and Commissioned Placements)March 4, 2024
  2. 4.2.2Placement with ParentsMarch 4, 2024
  3. 4.2.3Placements with Connected PersonsDecember 20, 2024
  4. 4.2.4Placements Outside England and WalesMarch 4, 2024
  5. 4.2.5Out of Area PlacementsDecember 20, 2024
  6. 4.2.6Placements in Secure Accommodation on Welfare GroundsJune 25, 2024
  7. 4.2.7Placements in Other ArrangementsJune 25, 2024
  8. 4.2.8Ceasing to Look After a ChildDecember 20, 2024
  9. 4.2.9Risk Assessment and PlanningJune 25, 2024
  10. 4.2.10Providing Personalised CareMarch 23, 2022
  11. 4.2.11Health and SafetyJune 25, 2024
  12. 4.2.12Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportMarch 4, 2024

4.3Meetings and Reviews

  1. 4.3.1Placement Planning MeetingsMarch 4, 2024
  2. 4.3.2Looked After ReviewsMarch 4, 2024
  3. 4.3.3Disrupted PlacementsMarch 4, 2024
  4. 4.3.4Secure Accommodation (Criteria Reviews)March 4, 2024
  5. 4.3.5Secure Accommodation Reviews GuidanceMarch 4, 2024

4.4Miscellaneous Looked After Procedures

  1. 4.4.1Change of Name of a Looked After ChildJune 25, 2024
  2. 4.4.2Marriage/Civil Partnership of a Looked After ChildNovember 28, 2023
  3. 4.4.3Family Contact Policy and ProceduresMarch 4, 2024
  4. 4.4.4Delegated Authority GuidanceMarch 4, 2024
  5. 4.4.5Pocket Money and Savings for Looked After ChildrenMarch 4, 2024
  6. 4.4.6Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority Claims for Looked After ChildrenMarch 4, 2024
  7. 4.4.7Leisure ActivitiesJune 25, 2024
  8. 4.4.8Junior Individual Saving Accounts for Looked-After Children

4.5Transition and Leaving Care

  1. 4.5.1Transition and Leaving CareDecember 20, 2024
  2. 4.5.2Staying Put (Foster Care) PolicyMarch 4, 2024

5.Fostering Services, Adoption and Permanence

5.1Fostering Services

  1. 5.1.1Fostering PanelMarch 4, 2024
  2. 5.1.2Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Foster CarersDecember 20, 2024
  3. 5.1.3Joint ProtocolMarch 4, 2024
  4. 5.1.4Exemptions to the Usual Fostering LimitMarch 4, 2024
  5. 5.1.5Changes to Terms of ApprovalMarch 4, 2024
  6. 5.1.6Persons Disqualified from FosteringMarch 4, 2024
  7. 5.1.7Annual Reviews and Termination of ApprovalsMarch 4, 2024
  8. 5.1.8Supervision and Support of Foster CarersMarch 4, 2024
  9. 5.1.9Allegations/Complaints Against Foster CarersJune 25, 2024
  10. 5.1.10Payment for Skills and the Skills Level CriteriaMarch 4, 2024
  11. 5.1.11Training and Development of Foster CarersDecember 20, 2024
  12. 5.1.12Dogs PolicyMarch 4, 2024
  13. 5.1.13Walsall Fostering Website
  14. 5.1.14Fostering Services National Minimum Standards

5.2Adoption and Permanence

  1. 5.2.1Planning for Adoption, the Child's Journey through AdoptionMarch 4, 2024
  2. 5.2.2Adoption Panel PapersMarch 4, 2024
  3. 5.2.3Child Appreciation DaysMarch 4, 2024
  4. 5.2.4Special GuardianshipDecember 20, 2024
  5. 5.2.5Final Farewell Family TimeMarch 4, 2024
  6. 5.2.6Adoption@heart website - Please visit for Adoption Procedures

6.All Children

6.1All Children

  1. 6.1.1Private FosteringMarch 4, 2024
  2. 6.1.2Forced MarriageMarch 4, 2024
  3. 6.1.3Unaccompanied Migrant Children and Child Victims of Trafficking and Modern SlaveryDecember 20, 2024
  4. 6.1.4No Recourse to Public FundsMarch 4, 2024
  5. 6.1.5Allegations Against Staff or VolunteersMarch 4, 2024
  6. 6.1.6Persons Posing a Risk to ChildrenMarch 4, 2024
  7. 6.1.7Young CarersDecember 20, 2024
  8. 6.1.8Aftercare under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983December 20, 2024
  9. 6.1.916 and 17 Year Olds Who are Homeless or Threatened with Homelessness (Joint Protocol)March 4, 2024
  10. 6.1.10Deprivations of Liberty
  11. 6.1.11Mental Capacity

6.2Notifications

  1. 6.2.1Death of or Serious Injury in relation to a Child in Need (including a Looked After Child or Care Leaver Up to and Including the Age of 24)June 25, 2024
  2. 6.2.2Notifications of Looked After Children Placed in Walsall by Other Local AuthoritiesMarch 4, 2024
  3. 6.2.3Notification of Significant EventsJune 25, 2024
  4. 6.2.4Ofsted - Notifiable Incidents - (Children)March 4, 2024

6.3Children's Disability Guidance

  1. 6.3.1Principles of Good Practice for Safeguarding Children with DisabilitiesMarch 4, 2024
  2. 6.3.2Children and Young People Aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesDecember 20, 2024
  3. 6.3.3About Me (for children on Short Breaks)March 4, 2024
  4. 6.3.4Short Term Breaks Referrals and PlacementsMarch 4, 2024
  5. 6.3.5Transition Protocol for Disabled ChildrenMarch 4, 2024
  6. 6.3.6Placing and Visiting Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities or Health Conditions in Long-Term Residential SettingsDecember 20, 2024
  7. 6.3.7Long Stay Hospital AdmissionsMarch 4, 2024
  8. 6.3.8Children and Young People’s Continuing Care National FrameworkJune 25, 2024

7.Young People in the Criminal Justice System

  1. 7.0.1Joint Practice Guidance for Working with Young People in the Criminal Justice System in Children's Services in WalsallMarch 4, 2024
  2. 7.0.2Remands to Local Authority Accommodation or to Youth Detention AccommodationJune 25, 2024
  3. 7.0.3Looked After Children and Young People in Contact with Youth Justice ServicesMarch 4, 2024
  4. 7.0.4Responsibilities of the Local Authority to Former Looked After Children and Young People in CustodyMarch 4, 2024
  5. 7.0.5Children Involved in the Youth Justice System: Additional National GuidanceDecember 20, 2024

8.Appendices

  1. 8.0.1Local ContactsMarch 4, 2024
  2. 8.0.2Scheme of Delegated Decision MakingMarch 4, 2024
  3. 8.0.3Designated ManagersJune 25, 2024
  4. 8.0.4Ofsted Inspection FrameworkDecember 20, 2024
  5. 8.0.5Working Together to Safeguard Children
  6. 8.0.6Amendments

Last Updated: December 20, 2024

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