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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 PrinciplesNovember 14, 2025
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeNovember 14, 2025
  3. 1.0.3Children's GuideJanuary 3, 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 (NICE)

2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings

  1. 2.0.1Consultation and ParticipationNovember 14, 2025
  2. 2.0.2Providing Personalised CareNovember 14, 2025
  3. 2.0.3Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersNovember 14, 2025
  4. 2.0.4Role of Appropriate AdultNovember 14, 2025
  5. 2.0.5Complaints by and On Behalf of ChildrenNovember 14, 2025
  6. 2.0.6Family Time with Parents/Carers, Siblings and OthersNovember 14, 2025
  7. 2.0.7Social Worker VisitsNovember 14, 2025
  8. 2.0.8BedroomsNovember 14, 2025

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationNovember 14, 2025

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School TripsNovember 14, 2025
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenMay 19, 2022
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesNovember 14, 2025
  4. 4.0.4Social Visits (including Overnight Stays)November 14, 2025
  5. 4.0.5Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesNovember 14, 2025

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesNovember 14, 2025
  2. 5.0.2Health Care Assessments and PlansNovember 14, 2025
  3. 5.0.3SmokingNovember 14, 2025
  4. 5.0.4AlcoholNovember 14, 2025
  5. 5.0.5DrugsNovember 14, 2025
  6. 5.0.6First Aid, Home Remedies and MedicationNovember 14, 2025
  7. 5.0.7Provision and Preparation of MealsNovember 14, 2025
  8. 5.0.8Health and SafetyNovember 14, 2025
  9. 5.0.9Sexual Health and RelationshipsNovember 14, 2025
  10. 5.0.10Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)November 14, 2025
  11. 5.0.11Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care NeedsNovember 14, 2025

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Keyworker GuidanceNovember 14, 2025
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportNovember 14, 2025
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical InterventionNovember 14, 2025
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsNovember 14, 2025
  5. 6.0.5BullyingNovember 14, 2025
  6. 6.0.6Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the PoliceNovember 14, 2025

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Recognising Abuse and NeglectNovember 14, 2025
  2. 7.0.2Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsNovember 14, 2025
  3. 7.0.3Missing ChildrenNovember 14, 2025
  4. 7.0.4Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationNovember 14, 2025
  5. 7.0.5Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesNovember 14, 2025
  6. 7.0.6Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsNovember 14, 2025
  7. 7.0.7Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismNovember 14, 2025
  8. 7.0.8Self-Harming and Suicidal BehaviourNovember 14, 2025
  9. 7.0.9Female Genital MutilationNovember 14, 2025
  10. 7.0.10Personal Care and Physical Contact with ChildrenNovember 14, 2025
  11. 7.0.11Surveillance and MonitoringNovember 14, 2025
  12. 7.0.12Visitors to the HomeNovember 14, 2025

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementNovember 14, 2025
  2. 8.0.2Monitoring QualityNovember 14, 2025
  3. 8.0.3Staffing and Safe RecruitmentNovember 14, 2025
  4. 8.0.4Lone WorkingNovember 14, 2025
  5. 8.0.5Staff QualificationsNovember 14, 2025
  6. 8.0.6Staff Supervision and AppraisalNovember 14, 2025
  7. 8.0.7Allegations Against StaffNovember 14, 2025
  8. 8.0.8Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkNovember 14, 2025
  9. 8.0.9Notification of Serious EventsMay 15, 2025
  10. 8.0.10Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJune 20, 2022
  11. 8.0.11Gift Giving and ReceivingMay 19, 2022

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionNovember 14, 2025
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningNovember 14, 2025
  3. 9.0.3Emergency Placements and Emergency ReviewsNovember 14, 2025
  4. 9.0.4Cared For Reviews and Disruption MeetingsNovember 14, 2025
  5. 9.0.5Consents and Delegated AuthorityNovember 7, 2024
  6. 9.0.6Risk Assessment and PlanningMay 15, 2025
  7. 9.0.7Moving to Another Home/PlacementNovember 14, 2025
  8. 9.0.8Preparation for Leaving CareNovember 14, 2025

10.Records and Information Sharing

  1. 10.0.1Information SharingMay 15, 2025
  2. 10.0.2Case RecordingNovember 14, 2025
  3. 10.0.3Access to RecordsNovember 14, 2025

Last Updated: March 31, 2026

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