Recording

On this page you will find policies and guidance to ensure accurate and meaningful record keeping

Case files should be maintained according to the Filing index and format for case files ( PDF 94Kb)

	A chronology must be maintained for every child receiving a service from children's social care.This at a glance guide to chronologies (PDF, 29 kb) is a practical reminder about how to approach and complete a chronology. Here is the format for a chronology to use on paper files until the ICS version is available.
	This is the Access to Records policy and the Leaflet ( PDF 480 Kb ) which explains how to access files
	This the countywide Recording Policy ( PDF 154 Kb ). It is currently being updated

Using the Integrated Children’s System (ICS)

A full range of ICS User Guides are available on COLIN. To find the page, search for ICS User Guides.

Here are some of the relevant guides:

• Overview of the ICS Learning Modules (PDF, 238Kb)
• How to generate and print a Statement of Needs on ICS (PDF, 225Kb)
• How to generate and print a Care Plan on ICS (PDF, 152Kb)

To resolve problems with using CareFirst 6, staff should contact the IT Helpdesk.