Policies
Our policies and procedures set out what should or must be done within different parts of our service to meet the needs of staff and the families and organisations that we work with. They help ensure consistency and promote good practice across our work. Service users and professionals may find them helpful to know what to expect from our service.
Service users may also see further detail on how we handle and protect personal information.
Operating Framework
The Operating Framework sets out what we do and how we use our resources effectively so that we can provide the best service to those children and families referred to us.
View the Operating Framework
Policies and guidance
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Private law
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Family Assistance Order Guidance Family Assistance Orders guidance flow chart Surrogacy handbook Police checks handbook -
Public law
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Cafcass and IRO protocol Revised PLO Cafcass guidance Adoption handbook Secure Accommodation Orders guidance Deprivation of Liberty guidance -
Practice
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Cafcass / ADCS good practice guidance
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C110A and national local authority social work evidence template
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C110A populated case study C110A blank template Guidance from ADCS and Cafcass about completing the national local authority social work evidence templates Social Work Evidence Templates (SWET) and guidance -
Reporting suspected fraudulent activity