Contents

1.All Children

1.1Policy, Values and Principles

1. 1.1.1Children's Services Policies, Values and Principles March 5, 2025
2. 1.1.2Children's Consultation and ParticipationJuly 10, 2025
3. 1.1.3Equality and DiversityMarch 5, 2025
4. 1.1.4Capacity and ConsentMay 21, 2024
5. 1.1.5Information SharingMarch 5, 2025
6. 1.1.6Kinship CareJuly 10, 2025
7. 1.1.7Calderdale Children's Social Care: Practice StandardsMarch 5, 2025

1.2Assessment and Planning

1. 1.2.1Continuum of Need and ResponseMarch 5, 2025
2. 1.2.2Guidance for Referrals Between Adult Services and Children's ServicesMarch 5, 2025
3. 1.2.3Contacts and Referrals for Children in NeedMarch 5, 2025
4. 1.2.4MAST HandbookMarch 5, 2025
5. 1.2.5Child and Family Single Assessment GuidanceMarch 5, 2025
6. 1.2.6Early InterventionMarch 5, 2025
7. 1.2.7De-escalation from Children's Social Care Teams: FlowchartMarch 5, 2025
8. 1.2.8Pre-Birth AssessmentsMarch 5, 2025
9. 1.2.9Multi Agency Working with Families of Unborn BabiesMarch 5, 2025
10. 1.2.10Section 47 EnquiriesMarch 5, 2025
11. 1.2.11Process for Outpatient Medical Assessments where there are Child Protection ConcernsMarch 5, 2025

1.3Safeguarding Children

1. 1.3.1Children Missing from Home or CareMarch 5, 2025
2. 1.3.2Death or Serious Injury to a Child Looked After, Child in Need or Care Leaver Up to and Including the Age of 24
   Updated
   January 15, 2026
3. 1.3.3Calderdale Housing Protocol for Homeless Young People Aged 16 and 17
   Updated
   January 15, 2026
4. 1.3.4Safeguarding Foreign National Children Who Go MissingMarch 5, 2025
5. 1.3.5Principles for Working with Foreign Authorities in Child Protection CasesMarch 5, 2025
6. 1.3.6Procedure for the Review of Children on a Child Protection Plan 15 Months PlusMarch 5, 2025
7. 1.3.7Transfer in Process for Children from another Local Authority on a Child Protection PlanMarch 5, 2025
8. 1.3.8Safeguarding Children and Young People Against Radicalisation or Violent ExtremismJanuary 15, 2026
9. 1.3.9Safeguarding Children Returning to the UK from SyriaMarch 5, 2025

1.4Care Planning and Court Proceedings

1. 1.4.1Care and Supervision Proceedings and the Public Law OutlineJune 23, 2022
2. 1.4.2Legal Gateway MeetingsMarch 5, 2025
3. 1.4.3Applications for Emergency Protection OrdersMarch 5, 2025
4. 1.4.4Decision to Look AfterMarch 6, 2025
5. 1.4.5Care Proceedings - Information for Social WorkersMarch 5, 2025
6. 1.4.6Care Plans in Court ProceedingsMarch 5, 2025
7. 1.4.7Variation and Revocation of Care OrdersMarch 5, 2025
8. 1.4.8Private Law ProceedingsMarch 5, 2025
9. 1.4.9Section 7 and Section 37 Protocol FlowchartMarch 5, 2025
10. 1.4.10Cross-Border Child Protection Cases Under the 1996 Hague ConventionMarch 5, 2025
11. 1.4.11Family 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.
12. 1.4.12NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People

1.5Emergency Duty Team

1. 1.5.1Emergency Duty Team (EDT)March 5, 2025
2. 1.5.2Emergency Duty Team and Child ProtectionMarch 5, 2025
3. 1.5.3Out of Hours PlacementsMarch 5, 2025

1.6Management/Operational Procedures

1. 1.6.1Management Oversight / Decision MakingMarch 5, 2025
2. 1.6.2Child Exploitation Team and Operational Group: Roles and Responsibilities of Children's Social CareMarch 5, 2025
3. 1.6.3Multi-Agency Practice Principles for Responding to Child Exploitation and Extra-familial HarmMarch 5, 2025
4. 1.6.4Domestic Abuse Hub and the Role of the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC)March 5, 2025
5. 1.6.5Multi-Agency Pregnancy Liaison and Assessment Group (MAPLAG): Roles and Responsibilities of Children's Social CareMarch 5, 2025
6. 1.6.6Supervision/One to One PolicyMarch 5, 2025
7. 1.6.7Transfer Protocol for Cases Transferring between Children's Social Care TeamsMarch 5, 2025
8. 1.6.8Statutory Duties under Sections 85 and 86 of the Children Act 1989March 5, 2025

1.7Case Management and Recording

1. 1.7.1Recording Policy and GuidelinesSeptember 19, 2023
2. 1.7.2Access to RecordsMarch 5, 2025
3. 1.7.3A Guide to ChronologiesMarch 5, 2025
4. 1.7.4Voice of the Child GuidanceMarch 5, 2025
5. 1.7.5Case Records and RetentionMarch 6, 2025
6. 1.7.6Electronic Recording of Meetings and ConversationsMarch 5, 2025
7. 1.7.7Storage of Data on Mobile DevicesJanuary 15, 2026
8. 1.7.8Use of Social Media Sites by Social Care and Safeguarding StaffMarch 6, 2025

1.8Complaints and Whistleblowing

1. 1.8.1ComplaintsMarch 5, 2025
2. 1.8.2Calderdale Council Whistleblowing PolicyMarch 5, 2025

1.9Deprivation of Liberty and Mental Capacity

1. 1.9.1Deprivation of Liberty
2. 1.9.2Mental Capacity

2.Preventive and Family Services

1. 2.0.1Private FosteringMarch 6, 2025
2. 2.0.2Open Minds and Child and Family Mental Health ServicesMarch 5, 2025
3. 2.0.3Family Group ConferencesMarch 5, 2025
4. 2.0.4Family Networks and Family Group Decision MakingMarch 18, 2024
5. 2.0.5Section 17 PaymentsMarch 5, 2025
6. 2.0.6Child in Need Plans and ReviewsMarch 5, 2025
7. 2.0.7Local Protocol for Assessment and SupportJuly 10, 2025
8. 2.0.8Unaccompanied Migrant Children and Child Victims of Trafficking and Modern SlaveryMarch 6, 2025
9. 2.0.9Families with No Recourse to Public FundsMarch 6, 2025
10. 2.0.10Young Carers
    Updated
    January 15, 2026
11. 2.0.11Early Intervention: Policy and Provision (House of Commons Library)

3.Disabled Children

1. 3.0.1Calderdale Local Offer for Children with Special Needs or DisabilitiesJuly 10, 2025
2. 3.0.2Children and Young People Aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesJuly 10, 2025
3. 3.0.3Direct Payments for ChildrenMay 21, 2024
4. 3.0.4Short Breaks: Assessment, Planning and ReviewJanuary 15, 2026
5. 3.0.5Placing and Visiting Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities or Health Conditions in Long-Term Residential SettingsJanuary 15, 2026
6. 3.0.6Protocol between the Disabled Children's Team and MASTMarch 5, 2025
7. 3.0.7Deprivation of Liberty and Mental Capacity

4.Mental Health

1. 4.0.1Aftercare under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983May 21, 2024

5.Children Looked After

5.1Youth Justice

1. 5.1.1Remands to Local Authority Accommodation or to Youth Detention Accommodation
   Updated
   January 15, 2026
2. 5.1.2When Children Looked After Commit OffencesMarch 5, 2025
3. 5.1.3Children Looked After in Contact with Youth Justice Services
   Updated
   January 15, 2026
4. 5.1.4Children Involved in the Youth Justice System: Additional National Guidance
   Updated
   January 15, 2026

5.2Placements

1. 5.2.1Placement Request FormMarch 5, 2025
2. 5.2.2Sufficiency Duty in Relation to Accommodation of Children
   Updated
   January 15, 2026
3. 5.2.3Placement Resource GroupMarch 5, 2025
4. 5.2.4Making a Referral for a Foster PlacementMarch 5, 2025
5. 5.2.5Matching in Foster CareMarch 6, 2025
6. 5.2.6Support Care Foster PlacementsMarch 5, 2025
7. 5.2.7Breaks AwayMarch 5, 2025
8. 5.2.8Placements in Residential CareSeptember 19, 2023
9. 5.2.9Placements with ParentsSeptember 19, 2023
10. 5.2.10Placements Outside England and WalesSeptember 19, 2023
11. 5.2.11Placements in Other ArrangementsSeptember 19, 2023
12. 5.2.12Placements in Secure Accommodation on Welfare GroundsSeptember 19, 2023
13. 5.2.13Post Placement ArrangementsMarch 6, 2025
14. 5.2.14Placements with Connected PersonsSeptember 19, 2023
15. 5.2.15Risk Assessment and PlanningMarch 6, 2025
16. 5.2.16Receiving Notifications from Other Local Authorities or Placement Providers Regarding Children Looked After Placed in CalderdaleMarch 5, 2025
17. 5.2.17Notification of Placements for Children Looked After in another Local AuthorityMarch 6, 2025
18. 5.2.18Policy for Delegation of Authority to Foster Carers and Residential WorkersMarch 5, 2025
19. 5.2.19Foster Carer's Delegated Authority – Decision Support ToolMarch 5, 2025
20. 5.2.20Ceasing to Look After a ChildSeptember 19, 2023
21. 5.2.21Reunification Process Policy and GuidanceMarch 5, 2025

5.3Monitoring and Reviews

1. 5.3.1Placement Planning MeetingsMarch 6, 2025
2. 5.3.2Disruption ReviewsMarch 6, 2025
3. 5.3.3Child Looked After ReviewsJuly 10, 2025
4. 5.3.4Appointment and Role of Independent Reviewing OfficersMarch 6, 2025
5. 5.3.5Secure Accommodation (Criteria) ReviewsMarch 6, 2025
6. 5.3.6Practice Disputes in the Management of Children Looked After – Process and Practice GuidanceMarch 6, 2025
7. 5.3.7Notifications of Significant EventsAugust 19, 2024
8. 5.3.8Advocacy and Independent VisitorsMarch 6, 2025

5.4Education of Children Looked After

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. 5.4.2Personal Education PlansMarch 6, 2025
3. 5.4.3Consent for Absence from SchoolMarch 6, 2025
4. 5.4.4Access to Early Years Education for Children Looked AfterMarch 6, 2025
5. 5.4.5The Role of the Virtual SchoolMarch 6, 2025
6. 5.4.6Change of School PlacementMarch 6, 2025
7. 5.4.7Admissions to Educational EstablishmentsMarch 6, 2025

5.5Recreation and Activities

1. 5.5.1Holidays and School Trips In and Outside the UK
   Updated
   January 15, 2026
2. 5.5.2Activities and Transporting ChildrenMarch 6, 2025

5.6Family Time and Contact with Visitors and Friends

1. 5.6.1Family Time with Parents, other Adults and SiblingsMarch 6, 2025
2. 5.6.2Social Visits (Including Overnight Stays with Friends)March 6, 2025
3. 5.6.3Social Worker Visits to Children Looked AfterMarch 6, 2025
4. 5.6.4Contact Standards and ProceduresMarch 6, 2025

5.7Fostering Services

1. 5.7.1Fostering PanelMarch 6, 2025
2. 5.7.2Responding to Enquiries about FosteringMarch 6, 2025
3. 5.7.3References and Statutory Checks in Respect of Foster Carers, their Households and NetworksUnder Review
4. 5.7.4Assessment of Prospective Foster CarersJuly 10, 2025
5. 5.7.5Appeals Process for Foster Care Applicants and CarersMarch 6, 2025
6. 5.7.6Assessment of Connected Persons as Mainstream Foster CarersMarch 6, 2025
7. 5.7.7Fostering Exemptions and Extensions and Variations of ApprovalMarch 6, 2025
8. 5.7.8Persons Disqualified from FosteringMarch 6, 2025
9. 5.7.9Allegations and Complaints Against Foster CarersUnder Review
10. 5.7.10Supervision and Support of Foster CarersMarch 6, 2025
11. 5.7.11Training and Development of Foster CarersMarch 6, 2025
12. 5.7.12Review and Termination of Approval of Foster CarersMarch 6, 2025
13. 5.7.13Employees of Calderdale Council Acting as Foster CarersMarch 6, 2025
14. 5.7.14Parent and Child Foster Placements - Policy, Procedure and Placement PreparationMarch 6, 2025
15. 5.7.15Permanence PolicyMarch 5, 2025
16. 5.7.16File Audit Tool for Fostering TeamMarch 5, 2025
17. 5.7.17Fostering Services National Minimum Standards

5.8Foster Carers

1. 5.8.1Calderdale Foster Carer's CharterMarch 5, 2025
2. 5.8.2Behaviour Management and Safe Caring
   Updated
   January 15, 2026
3. 5.8.3Restrictive Physical Intervention and Restraint
   Updated
   January 15, 2026
4. 5.8.4Placement AgreementsMarch 6, 2025
5. 5.8.5Guidelines for Recording - Fostering Files on Electronic RecordsMarch 6, 2025
6. 5.8.6Contents of Foster Carer FilesMarch 6, 2025
7. 5.8.7File Audit Tool - Foster FilesMarch 6, 2025
8. 5.8.8Foster Carers Record Keeping and Retention PolicyMarch 6, 2025
9. 5.8.9Applications to Foster, or Adopt from Employees of Calderdale Council and Potential Conflicts of InterestMarch 6, 2025
10. 5.8.10Foster Carer Payment for Skills SchemeMarch 5, 2025
11. 5.8.11Foster Carers Who Wish to Adopt the Child they are FosteringMarch 6, 2025
12. 5.8.12Health and SafetyJuly 10, 2025

5.9Health and Wellbeing of Children Looked After

1. 5.9.1Health Assessments and Health Recommendation PlansMarch 6, 2025
2. 5.9.2Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaires (SDQs) GuidanceMarch 6, 2025
3. 5.9.3Personal Care and RelationshipsMarch 6, 2025
4. 5.9.4Internet Safety Policy for Children Looked AfterMarch 6, 2025
5. 5.9.5Risk Management for Mopeds and MotorbikesMarch 6, 2025
6. 5.9.6Calderdale Children's Homes Procedures - additional guidance in relation to children living in our homes.
7. 5.9.7Promoting Wellbeing and Positive Identity for a Child or Young Person Who is Looked After: A Quick Guide for Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners

5.10Transition and Leaving Care

1. 5.10.1Leaving CareJuly 10, 2025
2. 5.10.2Staying PutMarch 6, 2025
3. 5.10.3Pathway Plans and ReviewsMarch 6, 2025
4. 5.10.4Financial Arrangements for Young People Leaving Care who are Living IndependentlyMarch 6, 2025
5. 5.10.5Transition at 18 to Adult ServicesMarch 6, 2025
6. 5.10.6Accommodation Support for Young People Leaving CareMarch 6, 2025
7. 5.10.7Responsibilities of the Local Authority to Former Children Looked After in CustodyMarch 6, 2025
8. 5.10.8Calderdale Youth Justice Service: Youth to Adult TransitionsMarch 5, 2025
9. 5.10.9YJB and Probation Joint National Protocol for Transitions in England

5.11Miscellaneous

1. 5.11.1Change of Name of a Looked After ChildFebruary 7, 2024
2. 5.11.2Marriage/Civil Partnership of a Looked After ChildNovember 28, 2023
3. 5.11.3Obtaining Birth Certificates for Children Looked AfterMarch 5, 2025
4. 5.11.4Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority Claims for Children Looked After
   Updated
   January 15, 2026
5. 5.11.5Children and Young People’s Continuing Care National FrameworkMay 21, 2024

6.Adoption and Permanence

1. 6.0.1Assessment and Approvals of Prospective Adopters - One AdoptionMarch 6, 2025
2. 6.0.2Adoption Panel - One AdoptionMarch 6, 2025
3. 6.0.3Placement for Adoption - Local AuthorityAugust 20, 2024
4. 6.0.4The Child's Journey - Placement for Adoption - One AdoptionMarch 6, 2025
5. 6.0.5Family Finding Role and Procedure - One AdoptionMarch 6, 2025
6. 6.0.6Making Inter Agency Adoptive Placements - One Adoption and Local AuthorityMarch 6, 2025
7. 6.0.7Adoption Reviews - Local AuthorityMarch 6, 2025
8. 6.0.8Disruption of Adoptive Placements - One AdoptionMarch 6, 2025
9. 6.0.9Allegations Against Prospective Adopters - One AdoptionJuly 10, 2025
10. 6.0.10Inter Country Adoption - One AdoptionMay 21, 2024
11. 6.0.11Non Agency Adoption - One AdoptionMay 21, 2024
12. 6.0.12Adoption Support - One AdoptionMarch 6, 2025
13. 6.0.13Adoption FinanceMarch 6, 2025
14. 6.0.14Adoption Case Records - One Adoption and Local AuthorityMarch 6, 2025
15. 6.0.15Access to Birth Records and Adoption Case Records - One AdoptionMarch 6, 2025
16. 6.0.16Intermediary Services - One AdoptionMarch 6, 2025
17. 6.0.17Applications for Special Guardianship - Local Authority
    Updated
    January 15, 2026
18. 6.0.18Court Reports in Adoption/Special Guardianship - Local AuthorityMarch 6, 2025
19. 6.0.19Early Permanence Placements/Fostering for AdoptionMarch 6, 2025
20. 6.0.20Post Adoption Contact - One Adoption and Local AuthorityMarch 6, 2025
21. 6.0.21Life Story Work - My Family and MeMay 21, 2024
22. 6.0.22Later Life Letters - Local AuthorityMay 21, 2024
23. 6.0.23Letterbox System - Local AuthorityMarch 6, 2025
24. 6.0.24Relinquished BabiesMarch 6, 2025
25. 6.0.25One Adoption Procedures
26. 6.0.26Adoption National Minimum Standards
27. 6.0.27Adoption Strategy: Achieving Excellence Everywhere

7.Appendices

1. 7.0.1Scheme of DelegationMarch 5, 2025
2. 7.0.2Ofsted Inspection FrameworkAugust 20, 2024
3. 7.0.3File Audit Tool for Fostering TeamMarch 5, 2025
4. 7.0.4Working Together to Safeguard Children
5. 7.0.5Amendments