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Working Together To Safeguard Children 2026 Update.

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1.Quality and Purpose of Care

  1. 1.0.1Residential Child Care – Key PrinciplesNovember 10, 2025
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeJuly 22, 2025
  3. 1.0.3Children's GuideJuly 18, 2024
  4. 1.0.4Providing Personalised CareJanuary 26, 2026
  5. 1.0.5Information SharingJanuary 26, 2026
  6. 1.0.6Equality and DiversityJuly 25, 2022
  7. 1.0.7Case RecordingJanuary 26, 2026
  8. 1.0.8Consents and Delegated AuthorityJanuary 26, 2026
  9. 1.0.9National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People

2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings

  1. 2.0.1Consultation and ParticipationJanuary 26, 2026
  2. 2.0.2Contact with Parents/Carers, Siblings and OthersJanuary 26, 2026
  3. 2.0.3Social Visits (including Overnight Stays)November 10, 2025
  4. 2.0.4Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsJanuary 26, 2026
  5. 2.0.5Social Worker VisitsJuly 22, 2025
  6. 2.0.6Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersJanuary 26, 2026
  7. 2.0.7BedroomsJanuary 26, 2026
  8. 2.0.8Access to RecordsNovember 10, 2025

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationJanuary 26, 2026

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School TripsJanuary 26, 2026
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenMay 19, 2022
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesNovember 10, 2025

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health Care Assessments and PlansJanuary 26, 2026
  2. 5.0.2Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesJanuary 26, 2026
  3. 5.0.3Sexual Health and RelationshipsJanuary 26, 2026
  4. 5.0.4Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)January 26, 2026
  5. 5.0.5Health and SafetyNovember 10, 2025
  6. 5.0.6Provision and Preparation of MealsJanuary 26, 2026
  7. 5.0.7DrugsNovember 10, 2025
  8. 5.0.8SmokingJanuary 26, 2026
  9. 5.0.9AlcoholJanuary 26, 2026
  10. 5.0.10First Aid, Home Remedies and MedicationJanuary 26, 2026
  11. 5.0.11Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesNovember 10, 2025
  12. 5.0.12Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities/Health Care NeedsJanuary 26, 2026

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Link Worker GuidanceJanuary 26, 2026
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportJanuary 26, 2026
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical InterventionJanuary 26, 2026
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsJanuary 26, 2026
  5. 6.0.5Countering Bullying and Peer AbuseJanuary 26, 2026
  6. 6.0.6Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the PoliceJanuary 26, 2026

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Relationships and Physical Contact with ChildrenJuly 22, 2024
  2. 7.0.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectJanuary 26, 2026
  3. 7.0.3Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsJanuary 31, 2025
  4. 7.0.4Missing ChildrenJanuary 26, 2026
  5. 7.0.5Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesJanuary 26, 2026
  6. 7.0.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationJanuary 26, 2026
  7. 7.0.7Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismJanuary 26, 2026
  8. 7.0.8Allegations Against Staff and VolunteersJanuary 26, 2026
  9. 7.0.9Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkJanuary 26, 2026
  10. 7.0.10Complaints and RepresentationsJuly 22, 2025
  11. 7.0.11Role of Appropriate AdultJanuary 26, 2026
  12. 7.0.12Self-Harming and Suicidal BehaviourJanuary 26, 2026
  13. 7.0.13Female Genital MutilationJanuary 26, 2026
  14. 7.0.14Visitors to the HomeNovember 10, 2025
  15. 7.0.15Surveillance and MonitoringJanuary 26, 2026

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementNovember 10, 2025
  2. 8.0.2Monitoring QualityJanuary 26, 2026
  3. 8.0.3Notification of Serious EventsJanuary 26, 2026
  4. 8.0.4Staffing and Safe RecruitmentJanuary 26, 2026
  5. 8.0.5Staff QualificationsJanuary 26, 2026
  6. 8.0.6Staff Supervision and AppraisalNovember 10, 2025
  7. 8.0.7Lone WorkingNovember 10, 2025
  8. 8.0.8Gift Giving and ReceivingJuly 18, 2024
  9. 8.0.9Staffing Levels, Rotas and HandoverJuly 18, 2024
  10. 8.0.10Petty Cash and FinanceJuly 22, 2025
  11. 8.0.11Daily Routine and House RulesJuly 18, 2024
  12. 8.0.12Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJuly 9, 2024

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionJanuary 26, 2026
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningNovember 10, 2025
  3. 9.0.3Risk Assessment and PlanningJanuary 26, 2026
  4. 9.0.4Emergency Placements and Emergency ReviewsJanuary 26, 2026
  5. 9.0.5Placement Planning MeetingsJuly 18, 2024
  6. 9.0.6Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsJanuary 26, 2026
  7. 9.0.7Preparation for Leaving CareJanuary 26, 2026
  8. 9.0.8Moving to Another PlacementJanuary 26, 2026

Last Updated: January 26, 2026

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