Prevention of Homelessness and Provision of Accommodation for 16 and 17 Year Olds who may be Homeless and/or Require Accommodation; and Duty to Refer
October 11, 2023 - Making a LA Prevent Referral - Process Map.docx
October 11, 2023 - Prevent National Referral Form.docx
Health and Safety
March 26, 2025 - ... issues. A child or young person should not be prevented from learning and developing naturally but they need to grow up in a safe environment protected from unnecessary harm. This requires a combined approach through education and training for foster carers and residential staff who are...
Restrictive Physical Intervention and Restraint
November 9, 2023 - ... believing that immediate action is necessary to prevent a child or young person causing significant injury to themselves or to others, or causing serious damage to property. Other techniques should be used before physical constraint is considered. The need for physical restraint may arise...
Children and Young People Aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
March 26, 2025 - ... into adults' services. The Care Act emphasises prevention and delaying the need for support. Local Authorities are expected to establish information and advice services locally that will be easily accessible to all adults requiring care and support as well as their carers. Need assessments...
Looked After Children and Young People in Contact with Youth Justice Services
November 7, 2024 - ... details of the support that will be provided to prevent this. Such support could be provided by mainstream services. The Youth Offending Team (YOT) where the child is placed should also be contacted for advice on specific preventative services available to meet the child's identified...
Care and Supervision Proceedings and the Public Law Outline
November 7, 2024 - ... that the changes made are sustainable, to prevent further instability for the child and family down the line. A clear record of the discussion with the family, including the rationale given for stepping down, should be made.,See also: Public Law Working Group Best Practice Guidance: the...
Families with No Recourse to Public Funds
May 9, 2024 - ... can only receive support if this is necessary to prevent a breach of their human rights. Whether emergency support needs to be provided whilst assessments are being carried out. At this first point of contact the parent can be asked for information relating to their financial...
Aftercare under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983
November 7, 2024 - ... individual needs promoting recovery and/or preventing deterioration; Details regarding any prescribed medications; Details of any actions to address physical health problems or reduce the likelihood of health inequalities; Details of how the young person will be supported to achieve their...
