Welcome to the Dorset Children's Services Procedures Manual

Other Dorset Manuals you may find useful are:

• Pan-Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership (SCP) Policies and Procedures Manual;
• Dorset Children's Homes Procedure Manual;
• Dorset Foster Carers Handbook;
• Dorset Supported Accommodation for Older Children/Semi Independent Living Procedures Manual;
• Dorset Supported Lodgings Handbook.

For procedures relating to Christchurch, please refer to BCP Council.

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This manual will be reviewed and updated every 6 months and the next update is scheduled for January 2026.

Please see 'Using this Manual' for details about the way this manual works. If you have any difficulties or further information, contact: QAPaudits@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.