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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. 1.0.2Equality and DiversityMarch 4, 2025
  3. 1.0.3Statement of PurposeJune 10, 2024
  4. 1.0.4Children’s GuideJune 10, 2024
  5. 1.0.5Caring for Children from Minority Ethnic GroupsJune 24, 2024
  6. 1.0.6Information SharingMarch 4, 2025
  7. 1.0.7Case RecordingSeptember 16, 2025
  8. 1.0.8Consents and Delegated AuthorityJune 24, 2024
  9. 1.0.9Risk Assessment and PlanningMarch 4, 2025
  10. 1.0.10NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People

2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings

  1. 2.0.1Consultation and ParticipationMarch 4, 2025
  2. 2.0.2Providing Personalised CareMarch 4, 2026
  3. 2.0.3Contact with Parents / Carers and SiblingsJune 10, 2024
  4. 2.0.4Social Visits (Including Overnight Stays)June 10, 2024
  5. 2.0.5Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsMarch 4, 2026
  6. 2.0.6Complaints
    Updated
    March 4, 2026
  7. 2.0.7Social Worker VisitsJune 10, 2024
  8. 2.0.8Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersJune 10, 2024
  9. 2.0.9BedroomsJune 10, 2024
  10. 2.0.10Access to RecordsJune 10, 2024

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationSeptember 16, 2025

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School TripsSeptember 16, 2025
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenSeptember 16, 2025
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesMarch 4, 2025
  4. 4.0.4Money, Shopping and AllowancesJune 10, 2024

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Drugs and Substance MisuseSeptember 16, 2024
  2. 5.0.2Provision and Preparation of MealsSeptember 16, 2025
  3. 5.0.3Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesJune 10, 2024
  4. 5.0.4Smoking and AlcoholSeptember 16, 2025
  5. 5.0.5First Aid, Home Remedies and Medication
    Updated
    March 4, 2026
  6. 5.0.6Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)June 10, 2024
  7. 5.0.7Health and SafetyJune 10, 2024
  8. 5.0.8Sexual Health and RelationshipsMarch 4, 2025
  9. 5.0.9Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities/Health Care Needs
    Updated
    March 4, 2026

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Keyworker GuidanceJune 10, 2024
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportSeptember 16, 2025
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical Intervention
    Updated
    March 4, 2026
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsOctober 22, 2025
  5. 6.0.5Countering BullyingMarch 4, 2026

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Relationships and Physical Contact with ChildrenSeptember 16, 2025
  2. 7.0.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectMarch 4, 2026
  3. 7.0.3Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsSeptember 16, 2025
  4. 7.0.4Missing ChildrenMarch 4, 2026
  5. 7.0.5Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationMarch 4, 2026
  6. 7.0.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Radicalisation and ExtremismMarch 4, 2026
  7. 7.0.7E SafetyMarch 4, 2026
  8. 7.0.8Allegations Against StaffSeptember 16, 2025
  9. 7.0.9Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the Police
    Updated
    March 4, 2026
  10. 7.0.10Role of Appropriate AdultsSeptember 16, 2025
  11. 7.0.11Self Harming and Suicidal Behaviour
    Updated
    March 4, 2026
  12. 7.0.12Female Genital MutilationMarch 4, 2026
  13. 7.0.13Digital PhotographyMarch 4, 2025
  14. 7.0.14Appendix B: Accident, Assault and Dangerous Occurrence Reporting and Investigation PolicyJune 24, 2024
  15. 7.0.15Surveillance and MonitoringMarch 4, 2026
  16. 7.0.16Lone WorkingJune 10, 2024
  17. 7.0.17Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
    Updated
    March 4, 2026
  18. 7.0.18Visitors to the HomeJune 10, 2024

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementJune 11, 2024
  2. 8.0.2Monitoring QualitySeptember 16, 2025
  3. 8.0.3Staffing and Safe Recruitment
    Updated
    March 4, 2026
  4. 8.0.4Staff QualificationsJune 10, 2024
  5. 8.0.5Notification of Serious EventsSeptember 16, 2025
  6. 8.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkMarch 4, 2026
  7. 8.0.7Gift Giving and ReceivingJune 10, 2024

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Admission and TransitionJune 10, 2024
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningSeptember 16, 2025
  3. 9.0.3Health Care Assessments and PlansJune 10, 2024
  4. 9.0.4Emergency Placement and Emergency ReviewsJune 10, 2024
  5. 9.0.5Placement Planning MeetingsJune 24, 2024
  6. 9.0.6Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsSeptember 16, 2025
  7. 9.0.7Preparation for Leaving CareSeptember 16, 2024
  8. 9.0.8Moving to Another PlacementJune 10, 2024

Last Updated: March 4, 2026

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