Contents

1.All Children

1.1Policy, Values and Principles

1. 1.1.1Children's Services Policies, Values and Principles February 26, 2025
2. 1.1.2Confidentiality PolicyMay 21, 2024
3. 1.1.3Children's Consultation and ParticipationMay 21, 2024
4. 1.1.4Providing Personalised CareMarch 23, 2022
5. 1.1.5Equality and DiversityJuly 25, 2022
6. 1.1.6Capacity and ConsentMay 21, 2024
7. 1.1.7Sufficiency StrategyFebruary 26, 2025
8. 1.1.8Commissioning StrategyFebruary 26, 2025

1.2Thresholds for Children's Services and Requests for Support

1. 1.2.1Thresholds for Children's Services
   Updated
   June 12, 2025
2. 1.2.2Requests for SupportFebruary 26, 2025
3. 1.2.3Early Intervention: Policy and Provision (House of Commons Library)

1.3Children's Social Care - Assessment and Planning

1. 1.3.1Single Assessment Process: Overview
   Updated
   June 12, 2025
2. 1.3.2Contacts and ReferralsJune 12, 2025
3. 1.3.3AssessmentsJune 12, 2025
4. 1.3.4Plan, Do, Review
   Updated
   June 12, 2025
5. 1.3.5Early Help (Single Assessment) - Information for PractitionersMay 21, 2024
6. 1.3.6Section 47 EnquiriesFebruary 26, 2025
7. 1.3.7Case Transfer and AllocationFebruary 26, 2025
8. 1.3.8Principles for Working with Foreign Authorities in Child Protection CasesFebruary 26, 2025
9. 1.3.9Written Agreements in Child Protection and Children in Need CasesFebruary 26, 2025

1.4Court Proceedings

1. 1.4.1Applications for Emergency Protection OrdersFebruary 26, 2025
2. 1.4.2Care and Supervision Proceedings and the Public Law OutlineJune 12, 2025
3. 1.4.3Legal Planning MeetingsFebruary 26, 2025
4. 1.4.4Cross-Border Child Protection Cases Under the 1996 Hague ConventionFebruary 26, 2025
5. 1.4.5Supervision Order ProcedureFebruary 26, 2025
6. 1.4.6Viability Assessments - Guidance Notes and Screening ToolsFebruary 26, 2025
7. 1.4.7Family 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.

1.5Safeguarding in Children's Social Care

1. 1.5.1Significant Incidents - Death of or Serious Harm to a Child in Need, Looked After or Care Leaver Up to and Including the Age of 24February 26, 2025
2. 1.5.2Runaway and Missing from Home or Care (RMFHC) ProtocolFebruary 26, 2025

1.6Complaints and Whistleblowing

1. 1.6.1Complaints and RepresentationsFebruary 26, 2025
2. 1.6.2WhistleblowingFebruary 26, 2025

2.Case Management and Recording

1. 2.0.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesMay 21, 2024
2. 2.0.2Case Records and RetentionFebruary 26, 2025
3. 2.0.3Access to Records/Subject Access RequestsFebruary 26, 2025
4. 2.0.4Disposal of Diaries and NotebooksFebruary 26, 2025
5. 2.0.5Electronic Recording of Meetings and ConversationsDecember 18, 2024
6. 2.0.6Storage of Data on Mobile DevicesNovember 27, 2024
7. 2.0.7Use of Social Media Sites by Social Care and Safeguarding StaffFebruary 26, 2025

3.Prevention and Family Support

1. 3.0.1Child in Need Plans and ReviewsMay 21, 2024
2. 3.0.2Provision of Accommodation to Homeless 16 and 17 year oldsFebruary 26, 2025
3. 3.0.3Child Arrangements Orders and Derbyshire Support SchemeFebruary 26, 2025

4.Children in Particular Circumstances

4.1Children with Disabilities

1. 4.1.1Children and Young People Aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
   Updated
   June 12, 2025
2. 4.1.2Disabled Children's ServiceFebruary 26, 2025
3. 4.1.3Personal Budgets and Direct PaymentsMay 21, 2024
4. 4.1.4Short BreaksMay 21, 2024
5. 4.1.5Disability Living Allowance – Fostered Children and Children in Residential Care
   Updated
   June 12, 2025
6. 4.1.6Derbyshire Local Offer (SEND)February 26, 2025
7. 4.1.7Placing and Visiting Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities or Health Conditions in Long-Term Residential Settings
   Updated
   June 12, 2025
8. 4.1.8Children and Young People’s Continuing Care National FrameworkMay 21, 2024

4.2Deprivation of Liberty and Mental Capacity

1. 4.2.1Deprivation of Liberty
2. 4.2.2Mental Capacity

4.3Mental Health

1. 4.3.1Aftercare under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983May 21, 2024

4.4Children from Abroad

1. 4.4.1Unaccompanied Migrant Children and Child Victims of Trafficking and Modern SlaveryMay 21, 2024
2. 4.4.2Families with No Recourse to Public FundsMay 21, 2024

4.5Family and Friends / Kinship Care

1. 4.5.1Kinship Care
   Updated
   June 12, 2025
2. 4.5.2Private FosteringMay 21, 2024
3. 4.5.3Family Networks and Family Group Decision MakingMarch 18, 2024

4.6Young Carers

1. 4.6.1Young CarersFebruary 26, 2025

4.7Relinquished Children

1. 4.7.1Relinquished ChildrenMay 21, 2024

4.8Safeguarding Children Procedures

1. 4.8.1Derby and Derbyshire Safeguarding Children Partnership Guidance on Safeguarding Children and Young People in Specific CircumstancesFebruary 26, 2025

5.Children in Care

5.1Decision to Look After and Care Planning

1. 5.1.1Decision to Look AfterFebruary 26, 2025
2. 5.1.2Care PlanningFebruary 26, 2025
3. 5.1.3Permanence Planning GuidanceFebruary 26, 2025
4. 5.1.4Placement Planning, Foster Home Stability and Disruption Meetings
   Updated
   June 12, 2025
5. 5.1.5Ceasing to Look After a ChildJune 12, 2025
6. 5.1.6Placements in Foster CareJune 12, 2025
7. 5.1.7Placements in Residential CareJune 12, 2025
8. 5.1.8Out of Area PlacementsMay 21, 2024
9. 5.1.9Placements with Connected PersonsJune 12, 2025
10. 5.1.10Secure Accommodation PolicyMay 21, 2024
11. 5.1.11Remands to Local Authority Accommodation or to Youth Detention AccommodationMay 21, 2024
12. 5.1.12Placements with ParentsMay 21, 2024
13. 5.1.13Placements Outside England and WalesMay 21, 2024
14. 5.1.14Placements in Other ArrangementsSeptember 19, 2023
15. 5.1.15Supported LodgingsFebruary 26, 2025
16. 5.1.16Notifications from Other Local Authorities/Placement ProvidersMay 21, 2024
17. 5.1.17Notification to Other Authorities of Children Placed Out of CountyFebruary 26, 2025
18. 5.1.18Delegation of Authority to Foster Carers and Residential WorkersFebruary 26, 2025
19. 5.1.19Preventing Family BreakdownFebruary 26, 2025
20. 5.1.20NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People

5.2Monitoring and Reviews

1. 5.2.1Social Worker Visits to Children in CareMay 21, 2024
2. 5.2.2Advocacy and Independent VisitorsMay 21, 2024
3. 5.2.3Looked After ReviewsMay 21, 2024
4. 5.2.4Appointment and Role of Independent Reviewing OfficersFebruary 26, 2025
5. 5.2.5Secure Accommodation (Criteria) ReviewsMay 21, 2024
6. 5.2.6Notifications of Significant EventsFebruary 26, 2025

5.3Family Time/Contact and Overnight Stays

1. 5.3.1Family Time/Contact with Parents and SiblingsMay 21, 2024
2. 5.3.2Overnight Stays and Social VisitsMay 21, 2024

5.4Education, School Trips and Holidays

1. 5.4.1Supporting the Education and Promoting the Achievement of Children with a Social Worker, Looked After and Previously Looked After ChildrenJuly 25, 2023
2. 5.4.2Education and Learning Post 16February 26, 2025
3. 5.4.3Holidays and School Trips In and Outside the UKFebruary 26, 2025
4. 5.4.4Leisure ActivitiesMarch 23, 2022

5.5Health and Wellbeing

1. 5.5.1Health Care Assessments and PlansMay 21, 2024
2. 5.5.2Personal Care and RelationshipsJuly 26, 2022
3. 5.5.3Positive Relationships and Behaviour ManagementMarch 17, 2023
4. 5.5.4Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintFebruary 26, 2025
5. 5.5.5Risk Assessment and PlanningMarch 23, 2022
6. 5.5.6Health and Safety
   Updated
   June 12, 2025
7. 5.5.7Disability Living Allowance – Fostered Children and Children in Residential Care
   Updated
   June 12, 2025
8. 5.5.8Tattoo and Body Piercing PolicyFebruary 26, 2025
9. 5.5.9Children in Care - Pocket Money and SavingsFebruary 26, 2025
10. 5.5.10Alcohol Consumption GuidanceFebruary 26, 2025
11. 5.5.11Male Circumcision Policy and ProcedureFebruary 26, 2025
12. 5.5.12Covid Testing for Children in CareFebruary 26, 2025
13. 5.5.13Promoting Wellbeing and Positive Identity for a Child or Young Person Who is Looked After: A Quick Guide for Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners

5.6Identity

1. 5.6.1Change of Name of a Looked After ChildFebruary 7, 2024
2. 5.6.2Marriage/Civil Partnership of a Looked After ChildNovember 28, 2023

5.7Children Involved in the Youth Justice System

1. 5.7.1Children in Care in Contact with Youth Justice ServicesMay 21, 2024
2. 5.7.2Children Involved in the Youth Justice System: Additional National Guidance
   Updated
   June 12, 2025

6.Leaving Care and Transition

1. 6.0.1Charter for Care Leavers (Department for Education)February 26, 2025
2. 6.0.2Leaving Care and Transition
   Updated
   June 12, 2025
3. 6.0.3Responsibilities of the Local Authority to Former Looked After Children and Young People in CustodyMay 21, 2024
4. 6.0.4Staying PutJune 12, 2025
5. 6.0.5Education and Learning Post 16February 26, 2025
6. 6.0.6Local Offer for Derbyshire Care LeaversFebruary 26, 2025

7.Fostering and Adoption

7.1Fostering Services

1. 7.1.1Fostering PanelMay 21, 2024
2. 7.1.2Persons Disqualified from FosteringJuly 26, 2022
3. 7.1.3Assessment and Approvals of Foster Carers
   Updated
   June 12, 2025
4. 7.1.4Exemptions and Extensions/Variations to Foster Carer Approval
   Updated
   June 12, 2025
5. 7.1.5Supervision and Support of Foster CarersFebruary 26, 2025
6. 7.1.6Training and Development of Foster CarersMarch 23, 2022
7. 7.1.7Review and Termination of Approval of Foster CarersFebruary 26, 2025
8. 7.1.8Allegations Against Foster Carers
   Updated
   June 12, 2025
9. 7.1.9Confidential Reporting and 'Whistleblowing' Policy for Derbyshire County Council Foster CarersFebruary 26, 2025
10. 7.1.10Long Term FosteringFebruary 26, 2025
11. 7.1.11Extensions/Alterations to Foster Carers' HomesFebruary 26, 2025
12. 7.1.12Foster Carer HandbookFebruary 26, 2025
13. 7.1.13Foster Carers Financial InformationFebruary 26, 2025
14. 7.1.14Fostering Services National Minimum Standards
15. 7.1.15Child Safety Online: A practical guide for parents and carers whose children are using social media (GOV.UK)

7.2Adoption and Permanence Services

1. 7.2.1Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Prospective Adopters
   Updated
   June 12, 2025
2. 7.2.2Adoption PanelFebruary 26, 2025
3. 7.2.3Placement for Adoption
   Updated
   June 12, 2025
4. 7.2.4Adoption SupportFebruary 26, 2025
5. 7.2.5Monitoring and Supervision of Adoptive PlacementsFebruary 26, 2025
6. 7.2.6Adoption ReviewsFebruary 26, 2025
7. 7.2.7Disruption of Adoptive PlacementsFebruary 26, 2025
8. 7.2.8Allegations Against Prospective Adopters and in Relation to Children Placed for Adoption or Already Adopted
   Updated
   June 12, 2025
9. 7.2.9Inter Country AdoptionMay 21, 2024
10. 7.2.10Non Agency AdoptionMay 21, 2024
11. 7.2.11Adoption Case RecordsFebruary 26, 2025
12. 7.2.12Access to Birth Records and Adoption Case RecordsFebruary 26, 2025
13. 7.2.13Intermediary ServicesJuly 26, 2022
14. 7.2.14Applications for Special Guardianship Orders and the Special Guardianship Support SchemeFebruary 26, 2025
15. 7.2.15Court Reports in Adoption/Special Guardianship GuidanceFebruary 26, 2025
16. 7.2.16Life Story BooksMay 21, 2024
17. 7.2.17Later Life LettersMay 21, 2024
18. 7.2.18Fostering for Adoption/Early Permanence PlacementsFebruary 26, 2025
19. 7.2.19Adoption National Minimum Standards
20. 7.2.20Adoption Strategy: Achieving Excellence Everywhere

8.Supervision

1. 8.0.1Case Supervision GuidanceFebruary 26, 2025
2. 8.0.2Reflective QuestionsFebruary 26, 2025
3. 8.0.3Supervision TemplatesFebruary 26, 2025

9.Appendices

1. 9.0.1Local ContactsFebruary 26, 2025
2. 9.0.2Derbyshire County Council Scheme of Delegated AuthorityFebruary 26, 2025
3. 9.0.3Local KeywordsFebruary 26, 2025
4. 9.0.4Ofsted Inspection Framework
   Updated
   June 12, 2025
5. 9.0.5Working Together to Safeguard Children
6. 9.0.6Amendments