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NOTE: Staying Safe is now known as Children’s Social Care and Early Help Service. Procedures will be updated but you may continue to come across references to Staying Safe or SSMT.
NOTE: The Multi Agency Screening and Safeguarding Service (MASSS) has been replaced with the Integrated Front Door Service. Procedures will be updated, but you may continue to come across references to the MASSS.
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1.1Policy, Values and Principles
- 1.1.1Children's Services Policies, Values and PrinciplesOctober 31, 2024
- 1.1.2Confidentiality PolicyOctober 31, 2024
- 1.1.3Children's Consultation and ParticipationUnder Review
- 1.1.4Capacity and ConsentOctober 31, 2024
- 1.1.5Equality and DiversityDecember 12, 2023
1.2Early Help and Framework for Action
- 1.2.1Early Help and Framework for Action for all Children, Young People and Families in BoltonJune 3, 2024
- 1.2.2Bolton Neglect Strategy - currently under review by the Partnership
- 1.2.3Early Intervention: Policy and Provision (House of Commons Library)
1.3Children's Contacts and Referrals
- 1.3.1Contacts and ReferralsOctober 31, 2024
- 1.3.2AssessmentsOctober 31, 2024
- 1.3.3Child Protection Enquiries (Section 47)October 31, 2024
- 1.3.48 Assessment Practice Standards: A Practice Development GuideDecember 12, 2023
- 1.3.5Transfer of Cases ProtocolOctober 31, 2024
- 1.3.6Initial and Review Child Protection ConferencesJune 3, 2024
- 1.3.7Statutory Visits: Good Practice Guidance for Children Subject to Child Protection PlansDecember 12, 2023
- 1.3.8Emergency Out of Hours Service (EDT) Policy and ProcedureDecember 12, 2023
- 1.3.9Part 4.7, Crossing Borders/Boundaries
1.4Court Proceedings
- 1.4.1Application for Emergency Protection OrdersDecember 12, 2023
- 1.4.2Care and Supervision Proceedings and the Public Law OutlineOctober 31, 2024
- 1.4.3Legal Gateway PanelDecember 12, 2023
- 1.4.4Legal Protocol for Judicial Case Management in Public Law Children Act CasesJune 3, 2024
- 1.4.5Legal FrameworkOctober 31, 2024
- 1.4.6Family 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.
1.5Financial Support - under review
- 1.5.1Financial SupportDecember 12, 2023
- 1.5.2Framework for Action for all Children, Young People and Families in Bolton
1.6Miscellaneous
- 1.6.1Death or Serious Injury to a Child (Looked After, Child in Need or Care Leaver Up to and Including the Age of 24)October 31, 2024
- 1.6.2Supervision Policy - Bolton's Protocol for Standards in Supervision of Children and Families Social WorkersUnder Review
- 1.6.3Advice on Dealing with the MediaDecember 12, 2023
1.7Complaints and Whistleblowing
- 1.7.1Statutory Complaints and Representation ProceduresDecember 12, 2023
- 1.7.2Whistleblowing PolicyDecember 12, 2023
2.Case Management and Recording
- 2.0.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesOctober 31, 2024
- 2.0.2Case Records for Looked After ChildrenDecember 12, 2023
- 2.0.3Access to Records/Subject Access RequestsDecember 12, 2023
- 2.0.4Completing a ChronologyDecember 12, 2023
- 2.0.5Electronic Recording of Meetings and ConversationsJune 3, 2024
- 2.0.6Storage of Data on Mobile DevicesDecember 12, 2023
- 2.0.7Use of Social Media Sites by Social Care and Safeguarding StaffJune 3, 2024
3.Prevention and Family Support
- 3.0.1Child in Need Practice GuidanceDecember 12, 2023
- 3.0.2Recognising and Assessing Private Fostering ArrangementsOctober 31, 2024
- 3.0.3Family and Friends Care PolicyUnder Review
- 3.0.4Young CarersOctober 31, 2024
- 3.0.5Family Networks and Family Group Decision MakingOctober 31, 2024
- 3.0.6NICE Postnatal Care up to 8 Weeks After Birth
- 3.0.7Bolton Neglect Strategy - currently under review by the Partnership
4.Children in Particular Circumstances
- 4.0.1Greater Manchester Safeguarding Children Procedures, Children in Specific Circumstances
- 4.0.2Bolton Neglect Strategy - currently under review by the Partnership
4.1Children with Disabilities
- 4.1.1Children and Young People Aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesOctober 31, 2024
- 4.1.2Short BreaksDecember 12, 2023
- 4.1.3Placing and Visiting Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities or Health Conditions in Long-Term Residential SettingsJune 3, 2024
- 4.1.4Direct Payments Policy and GuidanceDecember 12, 2023
- 4.1.5Children and Young People’s Continuing Care National FrameworkOctober 31, 2024
4.2Children from Abroad
- 4.2.1Unaccompanied Migrant Children and Child Victims of Trafficking and Modern SlaveryOctober 31, 2024
- 4.2.2Families with No Recourse to Public FundsDecember 12, 2023
4.3Domestic Abuse, Forced Marriage and Fabricated and Induced Illness
- 4.3.1Domestic Abuse (Greater Manchester Safeguarding Procedures)
- 4.3.2Forced Marriage (Greater Manchester Safeguarding Procedures)
- 4.3.3Fabrication or Induction of Illness by Parent or Carer (Greater Manchester Safeguarding Procedures)
- 4.3.4Children of Alcohol/Substance Misusing Parents/Carers Procedure (Greater Manchester Safeguarding Procedures)
4.4Children and Young People at Risk of Sexual Exploitation
- 4.4.1Complex Safeguarding Operational GuidanceDecember 12, 2023
4.6Mental Health
- 4.6.1Aftercare under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983October 31, 2024
4.7Crossing Borders/Boundaries
- 4.7.1Practice Guidance in Regard to Children and Young People Subject to a Child Protection Plan that Travel Within and Outside the United KingdomOctober 31, 2024
- 4.7.2North West Procedure: Safeguarding Children and Young People Placed Across Local Authority Boundaries (North West Resource)October 31, 2024
- 4.7.3Children in Need Moving across Local Authority Boundaries (North West Resource)October 31, 2024
- 4.7.4North West Notification and Transfer of Children Subject of Child Protection Plans across Local Authority Boundaries Procedure (North West Resource)October 31, 2024
4.8Housing
- 4.8.1Protocol for Working with Young People (16 and17-year-olds) Presenting as HomelessDecember 12, 2023
5.1Decision to Look After and Care Planning
- 5.1.1Local Authority's Sufficiency Duty - Accommodation for Looked After ChildrenDecember 12, 2023
- 5.1.2Decision to Look AfterOctober 31, 2024
- 5.1.3Care PlanningJune 3, 2024
- 5.1.4Ceasing to Look After a ChildOctober 31, 2024
- 5.1.5Permanence for ChildrenDecember 12, 2023
- 5.1.6Assessment of Sibling Relationships: Children X and YUnder Review
- 5.1.7Placement Planning and Disruption MeetingsJune 3, 2024
- 5.1.8Placements in Foster CareJune 3, 2024
- 5.1.9Placements in Residential CareOctober 31, 2024
- 5.1.10Out of Area PlacementsDecember 12, 2023
- 5.1.11Placements with Connected PersonsJune 3, 2024
- 5.1.12Placements in Secure Accommodation on Welfare Grounds and Secure Accommodation (Criteria) ReviewsJune 3, 2024
- 5.1.13Remands to Local Authority Accommodation or to Youth Detention AccommodationDecember 12, 2023
- 5.1.14Placements with ParentsDecember 12, 2023
- 5.1.15Placements Outside England and WalesDecember 12, 2023
- 5.1.16Placements in Other ArrangementsJune 3, 2024
- 5.1.17Notifications from Other Local Authorities/Placement ProvidersDecember 12, 2023
- 5.1.18Guide to the Care Planning, Placement and Case Reviews Regulations (England) 2010 and Statutory GuidanceOctober 31, 2024
- 5.1.19Risk Assessment and PlanningDecember 12, 2023
- 5.1.20Providing Personalised CareDecember 12, 2023
- 5.1.21Health and SafetyJune 3, 2024
- 5.1.22NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People
- 5.1.23NYAS, My Things Matter
5.2Monitoring and Reviews
- 5.2.1Social Worker Visits to Looked After ChildrenDecember 12, 2023
- 5.2.2Advocacy and Independent VisitorsDecember 12, 2023
- 5.2.3Looked After Children and Young People in Contact with Youth Justice ServicesDecember 12, 2023
- 5.2.4Looked After ReviewsDecember 12, 2023
- 5.2.5Appointment and Role of Independent Reviewing OfficersDecember 12, 2023
- 5.2.6Quality Assurance FrameworkJune 3, 2024
- 5.2.7Notification of Significant EventsJune 3, 2024
5.3Contact and Overnight Stays
- 5.3.1Family Time (Contact) with Parents/Adults and SiblingsDecember 12, 2023
- 5.3.2Overnight Stays and Social VisitsDecember 12, 2023
5.4Education, School Trips and Holidays
- 5.4.1Holidays and Schools Trips in the UKDecember 12, 2023
- 5.4.2Holidays and School Trips Outside the UKDecember 12, 2023
- 5.4.3Supporting the Education and Promoting the Achievement of Children with a Social Worker, Looked After and Previously Looked After ChildrenJune 3, 2024
- 5.4.4Leisure ActivitiesDecember 12, 2023
5.5Health and Wellbeing
- 5.5.1Promoting the Health of Looked After Children and Young People in BoltonOctober 31, 2024
- 5.5.2Personal Care and Physical Contact with ChildrenDecember 12, 2023
- 5.5.3Positive Relationships and Behaviour ManagementDecember 12, 2023
- 5.5.4Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintDecember 12, 2023
- 5.5.5Anti-Bullying PolicyOctober 31, 2024
- 5.5.6Blood Borne Viruses - H.I.V., Hepatitis B and COctober 31, 2024
- 5.5.7Medication Policy: Safe Storage and Administration of Medication in Children's Social Care ServiceUnder Review
5.6Identity
- 5.6.1Change of Name of a Looked After ChildDecember 12, 2023
5.7Leaving Care and Transition
- 5.7.1Leaving Care ServiceOctober 31, 2024
- 5.7.2Financial Policy for Young People Receiving Leaving Care ServicesUnder Review
- 5.7.3Staying PutJune 3, 2024
- 5.7.4Responsibilities of the Local Authority to Former Looked After Children and Young People in CustodyDecember 12, 2023
6.Fostering and Adoption
- 6.0.1Early Permanence: Fostering for Adoption/ConcurrencyDecember 12, 2023
6.1Fostering Services
- 6.1.1Fostering PanelDecember 12, 2023
- 6.1.2Persons Disqualified from FosteringDecember 12, 2023
- 6.1.3Assessment and Approvals of Foster CarersOctober 31, 2024
- 6.1.4Exemptions and Extensions/Variations to Foster Carer ApprovalJune 3, 2024
- 6.1.5Supervision and Support of Foster CarersDecember 12, 2023
- 6.1.6Review and Termination of Approval of Foster CarersDecember 12, 2023
- 6.1.7Allegations Against Foster CarersOctober 31, 2024
- 6.1.8Fostering Services Statement of PurposeDecember 12, 2023
- 6.1.9Looked After Children Living with Connected PeopleDecember 12, 2023
- 6.1.10Policy and Procedure for Parent and Child FosteringDecember 12, 2023
- 6.1.11Training and Development of Foster CarersDecember 12, 2023
- 6.1.12Fostering Service Smoking and E-Cigarette PolicyDecember 12, 2023
6.2Adoption and Permanence
- 6.2.1Adoption Service Statement of PurposeDecember 12, 2023
- 6.2.2Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Prospective AdoptersOctober 31, 2024
- 6.2.3Early Permanence: Fostering for Adoption/ConcurrencyDecember 12, 2023
- 6.2.4Adoption PanelDecember 12, 2023
- 6.2.5Placement for AdoptionDecember 12, 2023
- 6.2.6Relinquished Babies for AdoptionOctober 31, 2024
- 6.2.7Adoption SupportJune 3, 2024
- 6.2.8Monitoring and Supervision of Adoptive PlacementsDecember 12, 2023
- 6.2.9Adoption ReviewsDecember 12, 2023
- 6.2.10Disruption of Adoptive PlacementsDecember 12, 2023
- 6.2.11Allegations Against Prospective Adopters and in Relation to Children Placed for Adoption or Already AdoptedOctober 31, 2024
- 6.2.12Inter Country AdoptionDecember 12, 2023
- 6.2.13Non Agency AdoptionOctober 31, 2024
- 6.2.14Adoption Case RecordsOctober 31, 2024
- 6.2.15Access to Birth Records and Adoption Case RecordsDecember 12, 2023
- 6.2.16Intermediary ServicesDecember 12, 2023
- 6.2.17Special Guardianship OrdersJune 3, 2024
- 6.2.18Court Reports in Adoption/Placement Order/Special Guardianship Applications GuidanceJune 3, 2024
- 6.2.19Life Story Work GuidanceOctober 31, 2024
- 6.2.20Later Life LettersOctober 31, 2024
- 6.2.21Post Special Guardian Support PolicyDecember 12, 2023
7.Youth Justice
- 7.0.1Youth Justice Service Policies and Procedures ManualUnder Review
- 7.0.2Resettlement PolicyOctober 31, 2024
- 7.0.3Process when a Young Person (17 or Under) Appears in Court Charged with an Offence under Schedule 15 Where the Victim is Under 18 YearsDecember 12, 2023
- 7.0.4Restorative Justice Process FlowchartDecember 12, 2023
- 7.0.5Breach Process GuidanceDecember 12, 2023
- 7.0.6Bolton Out of Court Disposals Policy and ProcedureUnder Review
- 7.0.7Mentally Vulnerable Offenders (MVO) Panel ProcessDecember 12, 2023
- 7.0.8Bolton Risk Management PolicyDecember 12, 2023
- 7.0.9Reparation Process GuidanceDecember 12, 2023
- 7.0.10National Partnership Framework for England Youth Justice ServicesDecember 12, 2023
- 7.0.11Bolton Youth Justice Local Operating StandardsDecember 12, 2023
- 7.0.12Bolton Diversity PolicyDecember 12, 2023
- 7.0.13Bolton Prevention PolicyUnder Review
- 7.0.14Bolton Participation StrategyDecember 12, 2023
- 7.0.15Youth Offender Case Disposal Gravity Factor Matrix (ACPO)December 12, 2023
- 7.0.16Youth Offender Gravity Matrix FlowchartDecember 12, 2023
- 7.0.17Greater Manchester Youth Justice Court AgreementDecember 12, 2023
- 7.0.18National Appropriate Adult website
- 7.0.19Probation Service Management of Young Adults Policy Framework
- 7.0.20HMPPS Child Safeguarding Policy Framework
8.1Missing Children
- 8.1.1Joint Protocol for Children and Young People Missing from Home and CareOctober 31, 2024
- 8.1.2Children Looked After, Missing from Care ProtocolDecember 12, 2023
- 8.1.3Bolton Missing StrategyDecember 12, 2023
10.Documents
- 10.0.1Child Incident Briefing FormDecember 12, 2023
11.Appendices
- 11.0.1List of Agency Decision Makers, Designated Managers and Nominated OfficersOctober 31, 2024
- 11.0.2Local ContactsDecember 12, 2023
- 11.0.3Ofsted Inspection FrameworkJune 3, 2024
- 11.0.4Working Together to Safeguard Children
Last Updated: October 31, 2024
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