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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 PrinciplesAugust 13, 2025
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeAugust 13, 2025
  3. 1.0.3Children's GuideSeptember 30, 2022
  4. 1.0.4Equality and DiversityJuly 25, 2022
  5. 1.0.5NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People

2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings

  1. 2.0.1Consultation and ParticipationAugust 13, 2025
  2. 2.0.2Providing Personalised CareDecember 3, 2025
  3. 2.0.3Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersAugust 13, 2025
  4. 2.0.4Role of Appropriate AdultMarch 13, 2025
  5. 2.0.5Complaints by and On Behalf of ChildrenAugust 13, 2025
  6. 2.0.6Contact with Parents/Carers, Siblings and OthersAugust 13, 2025
  7. 2.0.7Social Worker VisitsAugust 13, 2025
  8. 2.0.8BedroomsAugust 13, 2025

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationAugust 13, 2025

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School TripsMay 16, 2025
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenApril 11, 2025
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesAugust 13, 2025
  4. 4.0.4Social Visits (including Overnight Stays)August 13, 2025
  5. 4.0.5Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesAugust 13, 2025

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to Services
    Updated
    February 10, 2026
  2. 5.0.2Health Care Assessments and PlansAugust 13, 2025
  3. 5.0.3SmokingNovember 19, 2024
  4. 5.0.4AlcoholAugust 13, 2025
  5. 5.0.5DrugsFebruary 7, 2024
  6. 5.0.6First Aid, Home Remedies and MedicationJune 12, 2025
  7. 5.0.7Provision and Preparation of MealsApril 11, 2025
  8. 5.0.8Health and SafetyAugust 13, 2025
  9. 5.0.9Sexual Health and Relationships
    Updated
    March 11, 2026
  10. 5.0.10Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)August 14, 2025
  11. 5.0.11Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care NeedsJuly 9, 2025

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Keyworker GuidanceAugust 13, 2025
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportAugust 13, 2025
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical InterventionAugust 14, 2025
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsJune 12, 2025
  5. 6.0.5Bullying
    Updated
    March 11, 2026
  6. 6.0.6Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the PoliceAugust 14, 2025

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Recognising Abuse and NeglectNovember 19, 2024
  2. 7.0.2Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsNovember 19, 2024
  3. 7.0.3Missing ChildrenAugust 14, 2025
  4. 7.0.4Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationAugust 13, 2025
  5. 7.0.5Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesApril 11, 2025
  6. 7.0.6Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and Photographs
    Updated
    February 10, 2026
  7. 7.0.7Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismAugust 13, 2025
  8. 7.0.8Self-Harming and Suicidal Behaviour
    Updated
    January 14, 2026
  9. 7.0.9Female Genital MutilationMarch 11, 2026
  10. 7.0.10Personal Care and Physical Contact with ChildrenAugust 13, 2025
  11. 7.0.11Surveillance and MonitoringAugust 13, 2025
  12. 7.0.12Visitors to the HomeAugust 13, 2025

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementAugust 13, 2025
  2. 8.0.2Monitoring QualityNovember 19, 2024
  3. 8.0.3Staffing and Safe Recruitment
    Updated
    March 11, 2026
  4. 8.0.4Lone WorkingAugust 13, 2025
  5. 8.0.5Staff QualificationsAugust 13, 2025
  6. 8.0.6Staff Supervision and AppraisalAugust 13, 2025
  7. 8.0.7Allegations Against StaffAugust 14, 2025
  8. 8.0.8Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkFebruary 10, 2026
  9. 8.0.9Notification of Serious EventsAugust 13, 2025
  10. 8.0.10Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJune 20, 2022
  11. 8.0.11Gift Giving and ReceivingMay 18, 2022

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionAugust 13, 2025
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningAugust 13, 2025
  3. 9.0.3Emergency Placements and Emergency ReviewsAugust 13, 2025
  4. 9.0.4Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsAugust 13, 2025
  5. 9.0.5Consents and Delegated AuthorityMarch 17, 2023
  6. 9.0.6Risk Assessment and PlanningAugust 13, 2025
  7. 9.0.7Moving to Another PlacementAugust 13, 2025
  8. 9.0.8Preparation for Leaving Care
    Updated
    February 10, 2026

10.Records and Information Sharing

  1. 10.0.1Information Sharing
    Updated
    February 11, 2026
  2. 10.0.2Case Recording
    Updated
    February 10, 2026
  3. 10.0.3Access to Records
    Updated
    February 10, 2026

Last Updated: October 17, 2025

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