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Working Together To Safeguard Children 2026 Update.

The Mental Health Act 2025 Reforms.

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Please note: This manual is currently being reviewed in line with local procedures

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1.Quality and Purpose of Care

  1. 1.0.1Residential Child Care - Key Principles
    Updated
    April 22, 2026
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeJune 10, 2024
  3. 1.0.3Children’s GuideJune 10, 2024
  4. 1.0.4Consultation and Participation
    Updated
    April 22, 2026
  5. 1.0.5Equality and Diversity
    Updated
    April 22, 2026
  6. 1.0.6Information SharingApril 22, 2025
  7. 1.0.7Case Recording
    Updated
    April 22, 2026
  8. 1.0.8Consents and Delegated AuthorityJune 10, 2024
  9. 1.0.9NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People

2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings

  1. 2.0.1Contact with Parents/Carers/Siblings and OthersJune 10, 2024
  2. 2.0.2Social Visits (Including Overnight Stays)June 10, 2024
  3. 2.0.3Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and Photographs
    Updated
    April 22, 2026
  4. 2.0.4Social Worker VisitsJune 10, 2024
  5. 2.0.5Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing Officers
    Updated
    April 22, 2026
  6. 2.0.6Bedrooms
    Updated
    April 22, 2026
  7. 2.0.7Access to RecordsJune 10, 2024

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationOctober 28, 2025

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School TripsOctober 28, 2025
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenOctober 28, 2025
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesApril 22, 2026

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health Care Assessments and PlansJune 10, 2024
  2. 5.0.2Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesApril 22, 2026
  3. 5.0.3Providing Personalised CareApril 22, 2026
  4. 5.0.4Sexual Health and RelationshipsOctober 28, 2025
  5. 5.0.5Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)October 28, 2025
  6. 5.0.6Female Genital MutilationOctober 28, 2025
  7. 5.0.7Provision and Preparation of MealsOctober 28, 2025
  8. 5.0.8DrugsOctober 28, 2024
  9. 5.0.9Smoking and Vaping
    Updated
    April 22, 2026
  10. 5.0.10AlcoholJune 10, 2024
  11. 5.0.11First Aid, Home Remedies and Medication
    Updated
    April 22, 2026
  12. 5.0.12Clothing, Pocket Money and Allowances
    Updated
    April 22, 2026
  13. 5.0.13Health and SafetyJune 10, 2024
  14. 5.0.14Risk Assessment and PlanningApril 22, 2025
  15. 5.0.15Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care Needs
    Updated
    April 22, 2026
  16. 5.0.16Promoting Wellbeing and Positive Identity for a Child or Young Person Who is Looked After: A Quick Guide for Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Key Worker GuidanceOctober 28, 2025
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportOctober 28, 2025
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical Intervention
    Updated
    April 22, 2026
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsOctober 28, 2025
  5. 6.0.5Countering Bullying and Peer AbuseJune 10, 2024
  6. 6.0.6Dealing with Violent and Challenging BehaviourJune 10, 2024
  7. 6.0.7Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the Police
    Updated
    April 22, 2026

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Relationships and Physical Contact with Children
    Updated
    April 22, 2026
  2. 7.0.2Recognising Abuse and Neglect
    Updated
    April 22, 2026
  3. 7.0.3Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding Concerns
    Updated
    April 22, 2026
  4. 7.0.4Missing Children
    Updated
    April 22, 2026
  5. 7.0.5Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
    Updated
    April 22, 2026
  6. 7.0.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationOctober 28, 2025
  7. 7.0.7Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismApril 22, 2025
  8. 7.0.8Allegations Against Staff and VolunteersOctober 28, 2025
  9. 7.0.9WhistleblowingApril 22, 2026
  10. 7.0.10Complaints
    Updated
    April 22, 2026
  11. 7.0.11Role of Appropriate Adults
    Updated
    April 22, 2026
  12. 7.0.12Self Harm and Suicidal BehaviourApril 22, 2026
  13. 7.0.13Visitors to the Home
    Updated
    April 22, 2026
  14. 7.0.14Surveillance and MonitoringOctober 28, 2025

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Generic Induction Booklet for Children's Social CareJune 11, 2024
  2. 8.0.2Leadership and ManagementOctober 28, 2025
  3. 8.0.3Staff InductionJune 11, 2024
  4. 8.0.4Monitoring QualityApril 22, 2025
  5. 8.0.5Staffing and Safe RecruitmentOctober 28, 2025
  6. 8.0.6Notification of Serious EventsOctober 28, 2025
  7. 8.0.7Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJune 10, 2024
  8. 8.0.8Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at Work
    Updated
    April 22, 2026
  9. 8.0.9Staff QualificationsJune 10, 2024
  10. 8.0.10Staff Supervision and AppraisalOctober 28, 2025
  11. 8.0.11Lone WorkingJune 10, 2024
  12. 8.0.12Rostering and HandoverJune 11, 2024
  13. 8.0.13Gift Giving and ReceivingJune 10, 2024
  14. 8.0.14Petty Cash and FinanceJune 11, 2024
  15. 8.0.15Daily Routine and House RulesJune 10, 2024
  16. 8.0.16Sleeping In and Night SecurityJune 11, 2024

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionsJune 10, 2024
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement Planning
    Updated
    April 22, 2026
  3. 9.0.3Emergency Placement and Emergency ReviewsJune 10, 2024
  4. 9.0.4Placement Planning MeetingsJune 11, 2024
  5. 9.0.5How We Support Our Children's Homes - Stability, Support and Disruption MeetingsJune 11, 2024
  6. 9.0.6Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsOctober 28, 2025
  7. 9.0.7Preparation for Leaving Care
    Updated
    April 22, 2026
  8. 9.0.8Moving to Another PlacementJune 10, 2024

Last Updated: April 22, 2025

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