Policy Library
Council policies, procedures, guidance and strategies are designed to ensure high standards are maintained at all times.
As part of our commitment to be open and transparent, all of our policies and strategies are being made available through a policy library. The library will bring together the definitive versions of all of these documents into a single point of reference. The policy library is currently populated with our approved policies and strategies. Further documents are being added on a daily basis.
You can search this library to find the policies, procedures, guidance and strategies that govern the area of work you are interested in:
- Policy: a set of principles that the County Council will follow in providing services, developing services and taking decisions about services and other matters. New or revised policies may include key actions and a plan for implementation.
- Strategy: a document setting out an high level approach to deliver one or more key policy commitments.
- Procedure: the approach that will be followed by the County Council in accordance with policy.
- Guidance: day to day operational direction, compliant with policy and procedures.
| Title | Type | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| A Strategy for Improving Educational Opportunities for All | Strategy System.String[] Strategy | This Strategy has a particular focus on the most vulnerable and disadvantaged, particularly those children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability, children and young people who are looked after as well as care leavers. It aims to, amongst other aspects, improve outcomes in Early Years Foundation Stage, speech and language, phonics and reading to ensure the best possible start in life for all Nottinghamshire children and young people. |
| Access to Deceased Persons Records Procedure | Procedure System.String[] Procedure | This document sets out Nottinghamshire County Council’s approach to fulfilling its obligations in respect of the right of access, where it exists, to the records of deceased individuals. |
| Accessible Communication Policy | Policy System.String[] Policy | The aim of the Accessible Communication Policy is to make sure that people who have a disability, impairment or sensory loss get information that they can access and understand, and any communication support that they need. This is to ensure that they are not put at a substantial disadvantage in comparison with persons who are not disabled, when accessing NHS or adult social services. |
| Adult Social Care - Intimate Personal Relationships Policy | Policy System.String[] Policy | To set out the County Council’s policy in relation to intimate relationships involving vulnerable adults, including marriage and civil partnerships. |
| Adult Social Care and Public Health Departmental Strategy 2019-2021 | Strategy System.String[] Strategy | The overarching purpose of Adult Social Care and Public Health is to promote and improve the health, wellbeing and independence of people in Nottinghamshire. We provide and commission advice, support and services which improve health and wellbeing, and prevent ill-health and loss of independence. Alongside the strategy is its respective 'Plan on a Page', which summarises our commitments, the benefits, what we promise to do, and how we will improve. |
| Adult Social Care Complaints Procedure | Procedure System.String[] Procedure | The Adult Social Care complaints procedure will consider a complaint from you or your representative if you receive or have received support or services or; are affected by, or likely to be affected by, the action, omission or decision of the County Council in respect of its social care functions in accordance with the Care Act 2014. |
| Adult Social Care Local Account | Strategy System.String[] Strategy | The Local Account is the new Adult Social Care Strategy for 2024. The Local Account outlines our vision for adult social care in Nottinghamshire: we aim to ensure that every person in Nottinghamshire can reside comfortably in their own home, surrounded by loved ones and meaningful connections. This vision draws inspiration from Social Care Future. The Local Account, which has been developed in collaboration with the Our Voice co-production group and staff, highlights positive initiatives in Nottinghamshire’s adult social care. It features contributions and stories from individuals who draw on care and support, reflecting their experiences. Additionally, the Local Account outlines our adult social care priorities for 2024. |
| Adult Social Care Market Position Statement 2023-2025 | Strategy System.String[] Strategy | Nottinghamshire’s Market Position Statement provides commissioning partners and existing and potential providers an understanding of the social care market in Nottinghamshire. |
| Advertising and Sponsorship Policy | Policy System.String[] Policy | The Council has a policy on advertising and sponsorship, which sets out a corporate approach and standards. It also makes clear what type of advertising and sponsorship may not be acceptable to the Council. |
| All-Age Autism Strategy 2022-2025 | Strategy System.String[] Strategy | The Integrated Care System (ICS) strategy is based upon the National Strategy for autistic children, young people and adults 2021-2026: The national strategy for autistic children, young people and adults: 2021 to 2026 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) which built on Think Autism, the proceeding adult strategy published in April 2014. This Strategy replaces existing draft (Nottinghamshire County Council) and published strategies developed locally from both Nottingham City Council (2018-2022) and Bassetlaw Clinical Commissioning Group. |
