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Amendments

2024

October 2024

Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines

In October 2024, minor amendments were made to definitions in line with Working Together to Safeguard Children

Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and Photographs

In October 2024, this chapter was updated in line with the Online Safety Act 2023.

Smoking

This chapter was refreshed in October 2024.

Recognising Abuse and Neglect

In October 2024, definitions were updated in line with revised Working Together to Safeguard Children.

Preparation for Leaving Care

In October 2024, a link was added in the Further Information section to Ofsted Guidance Children’s Homes that Provide Care and Accommodation for Adults.

Staffing and Safe Recruitment

In October 2024, a link was added to Education Supply Chains - A Better Hiring Toolkit.

Drugs

In October 2024, information was added to reflect the reclassification of nitrous oxide as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (as amended).