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Working Together To Safeguard Children 2026 Update.

The Mental Health Act 2025 Reforms.

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1.Quality and Purpose of Care

  1. 1.0.1Residential Child Care - Key PrinciplesJune 10, 2024
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeMarch 19, 2026
  3. 1.0.3Children’s GuideMarch 19, 2026
  4. 1.0.4Equality and DiversityOctober 29, 2025
  5. 1.0.5NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People

2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings

  1. 2.0.1Consultation and ParticipationJune 10, 2024
  2. 2.0.2Providing Personalised CareMarch 19, 2026
  3. 2.0.3Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersJune 10, 2024
  4. 2.0.4Role of Appropriate AdultsOctober 29, 2025
  5. 2.0.5Complaints by and On Behalf of ChildrenJune 10, 2024
  6. 2.0.6Contact with Parents/Carers/Siblings and OthersJune 10, 2024
  7. 2.0.7Social Worker VisitsJune 10, 2024
  8. 2.0.8BedroomsJune 10, 2024

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationOctober 29, 2024

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School TripsOctober 29, 2025
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenJune 10, 2024
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesMarch 20, 2025
  4. 4.0.4Social Visits (Including Overnight Stays)June 10, 2024
  5. 4.0.5Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesMarch 19, 2026

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesMarch 19, 2026
  2. 5.0.2Health Care Assessments and PlansJune 10, 2024
  3. 5.0.3SmokingMarch 20, 2025
  4. 5.0.4AlcoholJune 10, 2024
  5. 5.0.5DrugsOctober 29, 2024
  6. 5.0.6First Aid, Home Remedies and Medication
    Updated
    March 19, 2026
  7. 5.0.7Provision and Preparation of MealsOctober 29, 2025
  8. 5.0.8Health and SafetyOctober 29, 2024
  9. 5.0.9Sexual Health and RelationshipsOctober 29, 2025
  10. 5.0.10Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)October 29, 2025
  11. 5.0.11Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care NeedsOctober 29, 2025

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Key Worker GuidanceJune 10, 2024
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportOctober 29, 2025
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical InterventionOctober 29, 2025
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsOctober 29, 2025
  5. 6.0.5BullyingMarch 19, 2026
  6. 6.0.6Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the Police
    Updated
    March 19, 2026

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Recognising Abuse and NeglectMarch 19, 2026
  2. 7.0.2Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsMarch 19, 2026
  3. 7.0.3Missing ChildrenOctober 29, 2025
  4. 7.0.4Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationOctober 29, 2025
  5. 7.0.5Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
    Updated
    March 19, 2026
  6. 7.0.6Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismOctober 29, 2025
  7. 7.0.7Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsMarch 19, 2026
  8. 7.0.8Self-Harming and Suicidal Behaviour
    Updated
    March 19, 2026
  9. 7.0.9Personal Care and Physical Contact with ChildrenJune 10, 2024
  10. 7.0.10Surveillance and MonitoringMarch 20, 2025
  11. 7.0.11Visitors to the HomeJune 10, 2024
  12. 7.0.12Female Genital MutilationMarch 19, 2026

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementJune 11, 2024
  2. 8.0.2Monitoring QualityMarch 20, 2025
  3. 8.0.3Staffing and Safe Recruitment
    Updated
    March 19, 2026
  4. 8.0.4Lone WorkingJune 10, 2024
  5. 8.0.5Staff QualificationsJune 10, 2024
  6. 8.0.6Staff SupervisionJune 10, 2024
  7. 8.0.7Allegations Against Staff and VolunteersOctober 29, 2025
  8. 8.0.8Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkMarch 20, 2025
  9. 8.0.9Notification of Serious EventsOctober 29, 2025
  10. 8.0.10Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJune 10, 2024
  11. 8.0.11Rostering and HandoverJune 11, 2024
  12. 8.0.12Gift Giving and ReceivingJune 10, 2024
  13. 8.0.13Petty Cash and FinanceJune 11, 2024
  14. 8.0.14Sleeping In and Night SecurityJune 11, 2024

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionsOctober 29, 2024
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningJune 10, 2024
  3. 9.0.3Emergency Placement and Emergency ReviewsJune 10, 2024
  4. 9.0.4Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsOctober 29, 2024
  5. 9.0.5Consents and Delegated AuthorityOctober 29, 2024
  6. 9.0.6Risk Assessment and Risk Management GuidanceJune 10, 2024
  7. 9.0.7Moving to Another PlacementOctober 29, 2024
  8. 9.0.8Preparation for Leaving CareOctober 29, 2024

10.Records and Information Sharing

  1. 10.0.1Information SharingOctober 29, 2025
  2. 10.0.2Case RecordingJune 10, 2024
  3. 10.0.3Access to RecordsJune 10, 2024

Last Updated: March 19, 2026

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