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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 PrinciplesFebruary 6, 2026
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeAugust 9, 2024
  3. 1.0.3Children's GuideJune 6, 2024
  4. 1.0.4Equality and DiversityJuly 25, 2022
  5. 1.0.5NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People
  6. 1.0.6Promoting Wellbeing and Positive Identity for a Child or Young Person Who is Looked After: A Quick Guide for Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners

2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings

  1. 2.0.1Consultation and ParticipationFebruary 6, 2026
  2. 2.0.2Contact with Parents/Carers, Siblings and OthersFebruary 6, 2026
  3. 2.0.3Social Worker VisitsFebruary 6, 2026
  4. 2.0.4Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersFebruary 6, 2026
  5. 2.0.5BedroomsFebruary 6, 2026
  6. 2.0.6Providing Personalised CareFebruary 6, 2026
  7. 2.0.7Complaints by and On Behalf of ChildrenFebruary 6, 2026
  8. 2.0.8Role of Appropriate AdultFebruary 6, 2026

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationFebruary 6, 2026

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School TripsFebruary 6, 2026
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenAugust 12, 2025
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesFebruary 6, 2026
  4. 4.0.4Social Visits (including Overnight Stays)February 6, 2026
  5. 4.0.5Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesFebruary 6, 2026

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health Care Assessments and PlansFebruary 6, 2026
  2. 5.0.2Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesFebruary 6, 2026
  3. 5.0.3Sexual Health and RelationshipsFebruary 6, 2026
  4. 5.0.4Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)February 6, 2026
  5. 5.0.5Provision and Preparation of MealsFebruary 6, 2026
  6. 5.0.6DrugsFebruary 6, 2026
  7. 5.0.7SmokingFebruary 6, 2026
  8. 5.0.8AlcoholFebruary 6, 2026
  9. 5.0.9First Aid, Home Remedies and MedicationFebruary 6, 2026
  10. 5.0.10Health and SafetyFebruary 6, 2026
  11. 5.0.11Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care Needs
    Updated
    February 6, 2026

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Keyworker GuidanceFebruary 6, 2026
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportFebruary 6, 2026
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical Intervention
    Updated
    February 6, 2026
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsFebruary 6, 2026
  5. 6.0.5BullyingFebruary 6, 2026
  6. 6.0.6Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the Police
    Updated
    February 6, 2026

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Personal Care and Physical Contact with ChildrenFebruary 6, 2026
  2. 7.0.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectFebruary 6, 2026
  3. 7.0.3Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsFebruary 6, 2026
  4. 7.0.4Missing ChildrenFebruary 6, 2026
  5. 7.0.5Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesAugust 12, 2025
  6. 7.0.6Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationFebruary 6, 2026
  7. 7.0.7Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismFebruary 6, 2026
  8. 7.0.8Female Genital MutilationFebruary 6, 2026
  9. 7.0.9Allegations Against StaffFebruary 6, 2026
  10. 7.0.10Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkFebruary 6, 2026
  11. 7.0.11Self Harm and Suicidal BehaviourFebruary 6, 2026
  12. 7.0.12Visitors to the HomeFebruary 6, 2026
  13. 7.0.13Protocol for Reducing CriminalisationJune 6, 2024
  14. 7.0.14Surveillance and MonitoringFebruary 6, 2026
  15. 7.0.15Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and Taking PhotographsFebruary 6, 2026

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementFebruary 6, 2026
  2. 8.0.2Monitoring QualityFebruary 6, 2026
  3. 8.0.3Staffing and Safe RecruitmentFebruary 6, 2026
  4. 8.0.4Notification of Serious EventsFebruary 6, 2026
  5. 8.0.5Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJune 7, 2024
  6. 8.0.6Staff QualificationsFebruary 6, 2026
  7. 8.0.7Staff Supervision and AppraisalFebruary 6, 2026
  8. 8.0.8Lone WorkingFebruary 6, 2026
  9. 8.0.9Rostering and HandoverAugust 9, 2024
  10. 8.0.10Gift Giving and ReceivingMay 19, 2022
  11. 8.0.11Daily Routine and House RulesAugust 9, 2024

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionFebruary 6, 2026
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningFebruary 6, 2026
  3. 9.0.3Emergency Placements and Emergency ReviewsFebruary 6, 2026
  4. 9.0.4Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsFebruary 6, 2026
  5. 9.0.5Preparation for Leaving CareFebruary 6, 2026
  6. 9.0.6Moving to Another PlacementFebruary 6, 2026
  7. 9.0.7Risk Assessment and PlanningFebruary 6, 2026
  8. 9.0.8Consents and Delegated AuthorityJune 7, 2024

10.Records and Information Sharing

  1. 10.0.1Information SharingFebruary 7, 2025
  2. 10.0.2Case RecordingFebruary 6, 2026
  3. 10.0.3Access to RecordsFebruary 6, 2026

Last Updated: June 6, 2024

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