| Description |
1 online resource (30 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Cover ; Contents ; Introduction; About this guide; Regulations; Standards; Common principles and themes; The Standards; Planning for care; The Statement of Purpose; Placement plans; Reviews; Contact; Moving in and leaving the home; Preparation for leaving care; Quality of care; Consultation; Privacy and confidentiality; Provision and preparation of meals; Personal appearance, clothing, requisites and pocket money; Good health and well-being; Treatment and administration of medicines within the home; Education; Leisure and activities; Complaints and protection; Complaints and representation |
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Child protection procedures and trainingCountering bullying; Absence of the young person without authority; Notification of significant events; Care and control; Relationship with young people; Behaviour management; Environment; Location, design and size of the home; Accommodation; Bathrooms and washing facilities; Health, safety and security; Staffing; Vetting of staff and visitors; Staff support; Adequacy of staffing; Management and administration; Monitoring by the person carrying on the home; Monitoring of the operation of the home; Business management; Children's individual case files |
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Specific settingsChecklists; Checklist 1: Staff qualifications/experience; Checklist 2: Monthly monitoring by the registered person; Checklist 3: Statutory notifications; Checklist 4: Prohibited sanctions; Guidance and training; Checklist 6: Staff training; Checklist 7: The Statement of Purpose; Checklist 5: Staff guidance; Glossary; Contact information for children and young people |
| Summary |
Children's homes in England must follow the National Minimum Regulations and Standards for Children's Homes. This guide tells you what the Standards are, and how they apply to where you work. Use this guide to find out what the Standards are and what your responsibilities are in providing services that meet the Standards. This guide explains each Standard and provides information about good practice. The guide also provides several checklists that homes can use to ensure they are meeting the Standards. The Staff Guide to Children's Homes Standards and Regulations is part of a series of guides about the National Minimum Standards for Children's Homes. Other guides are available for young people living in homes and for their parents |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Children -- Institutional care -- Standards -- Great Britain
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Social Security.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Social Services & Welfare.
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Children -- Institutional care -- Standards
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Sociology.
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Management, administration, and business studies.
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Great Britain
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
National Children's Bureau.
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| ISBN |
9781900990882 |
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1900990881 |
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9781907969904 |
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190796990X |
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1280488514 |
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9781280488511 |
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