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Homes2Inspire Children's Homes Procedures Manual

Amendments

2025

March 2025

Use of Restraint and Physical Intervention	This chapter was updated in March 2025 to incorporate Ofsted feedback.
Positive Relationships and Behaviour Support	This chapter was refreshed in March 2025.
Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities/Health Care Needs	In March 2025, information was added in relation to Ofsted and CQC Joint Registration Guidance: Children's Homes and Health Care.
Consultation and Participation	In March 2025, this chapter was reviewed and updated locally.
Equality and Diversity	In March 2025, this chapter was reviewed and updated locally.
Recognising Abuse and Neglect	In March 2025, amendments were made to the definition of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in line with further revisions to Working Together to Safeguard Children.
Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding Concerns	In March 2025, amendments were made to the definition of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in line with further revisions to Working Together to Safeguard Children.
Notification of Serious Events	In March 2025, information was added in relation to Ofsted and CQC Joint Registration Guidance: Children's Homes and Health Care.
Safeguarding Children and Young People from Radicalisation and Extremism	In March 2025, this chapter was refreshed throughout in line with update Prevent Statutory Guidance.
Allegations Against Staff	This chapter was updated in March 2025, to include a link to the Disclosure and Barring Service Guidance Leaflets - GOV.UK.
Countering Bullying	In March 2025, this chapter was reviewed and updated locally where required.
Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines	This chapter was refreshed in March 2025.
Staffing and Safe Recruitment	This chapter was updated locally in March 2025. A link to the Disclosure and Barring Service Guidance Leaflets - GOV.UK was added in the Related Guidance section.
Digital Photography	In March 2025, this chapter was refreshed locally where required.
Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual Exploitation	This chapter was refreshed in March 2025.

2024

September 2024

Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at Work	This chapter was refreshed locally in September 2024.
Allegations Against Staff	In September 2024, this chapter was reviewed and updated locally where required.
Drugs and Substance Misuse	In September 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).
Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines	In September 2024, minor amendments were made to definitions in line with Working Together to Safeguard Children.
Staffing and Safe Recruitment	In September 2024, this chapter was reviewed and updated locally where required. A link to Education Supply Chains – A Better Hiring Toolkit was also added.
First Aid, Home Remedies and Medication	In September 2024, this chapter was updated locally where required.
Recognising Abuse and Neglect	In September 2024, definitions were updated in line with revised Working Together to Safeguard Children.
Preparation for Leaving Care	In September 2024, a link to Ofsted Guidance Children’s Homes that Provide Care and Accommodation for Adults was added.
Missing Children	In September 2024, this chapter was reviewed and amended locally where required.
Self Harming and Suicidal Behaviour	This chapter was reviewed locally in September 2024 and updated where required.
Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding Concerns	In September 2024, this chapter was updated locally where required.
Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and Photographs	In September 2024, this chapter was updated in line with the Online Safety Act 2023.