Welcome to the Supported Lodgings Handbook

These are some of the key elements for you to be aware of:

• Contents: the main policies and procedures for the supported lodgings service. Some of these will be kept in the Local Resources section so you should use that section to;
• Local Resources - contains local guidance, tools and other information that support and complement the policies and procedures in the contents section.

See also Further Information, which provides links to legislation, guidance and sources of further information which may be of interest. 

You should also find information on the West Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership website and in the Sussex Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Procedures, which contain additional guidance on safeguarding topics to help keep the children we work with safe and able to develop to their full potential.