Policy and Guidance
This is the “policy watch” part of the website where we will bring together in one place the latest documents and guidance, or links to relevant websites, relating to the development and commissioning of children’s service. The aim is for this page to become the first stop for anyone looking for the latest information. Please check back regularly for updates.
CAMHS Review
Review flyer (63kb)
NSCAP's submission of evidence to the Review
CAMHS Review NSCAP (149kb)
The Interim Report published in July
Interim Review Report (126kb)
National Service Framework
National Service Framework for Children, Young People and Maternity Services: The Mental Health and Psychological Well-being of Children and Young People: Standard 9
Standard 9 Document (825kb)
Promoting the mental health and psychological well-being of children and young people: report on the implementation of Standard 9 of the National Service Framework for Children, Young People and Maternity Services
Implementation Report (383kb)
New Ways of Working
Mental Health: New Ways of Working for Everyone. Developing and sustaining a capable and flexible workforce.
Progress Report April 2007 (895kb)
The Children’s Plan
The Children’s Plan (637kb)
Children’s Workforce Strategy (647kb)
Building a world-class workforce for children, young people and families
National CAMHS Support Service
Delivering workforce capacity, capability and sustainability in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Delivering CAMHS Workforce (190kb)
Children in Secure Settings
Promoting mental health for children held in secure settings: A framework for commissioning services
Secure Settings Document (633kb)