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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 PrinciplesJanuary 27, 2026
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeJanuary 27, 2026
  3. 1.0.3Children's GuideJanuary 27, 2026
  4. 1.0.4Equality and DiversityJuly 25, 2022
  5. 1.0.5Information SharingJuly 22, 2025
  6. 1.0.6Case RecordingJanuary 27, 2026
  7. 1.0.7Consents and Delegated AuthorityJuly 29, 2024
  8. 1.0.8NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People

2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings

  1. 2.0.1Consultation and ParticipationJanuary 27, 2026
  2. 2.0.2Providing Personalised CareJanuary 27, 2026
  3. 2.0.3Family TimeJanuary 27, 2026
  4. 2.0.4Social Visits (including Overnight Stays)January 27, 2026
  5. 2.0.5Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsJanuary 27, 2026
  6. 2.0.6Social Worker VisitsJanuary 27, 2026
  7. 2.0.7Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersJanuary 27, 2026
  8. 2.0.8BedroomsJanuary 27, 2026
  9. 2.0.9Access to RecordsJanuary 27, 2026

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationJanuary 27, 2026

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School TripsJanuary 27, 2026
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenJuly 22, 2025
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesJanuary 27, 2026

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health Care Assessments and PlansJanuary 27, 2026
  2. 5.0.2Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesJanuary 27, 2026
  3. 5.0.3Sexual Health and RelationshipsJanuary 27, 2026
  4. 5.0.4Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)January 27, 2026
  5. 5.0.5Provision and Preparation of MealsJanuary 27, 2026
  6. 5.0.6Health and SafetyJanuary 27, 2026
  7. 5.0.7DrugsJanuary 27, 2026
  8. 5.0.8AlcoholJanuary 27, 2026
  9. 5.0.9SmokingJanuary 27, 2026
  10. 5.0.10First Aid, Home Remedies and MedicationJanuary 27, 2026
  11. 5.0.11Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesJanuary 27, 2026
  12. 5.0.12Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care NeedsJanuary 27, 2026

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Key Worker GuidanceJanuary 27, 2026
  2. 6.0.2Behaviour ManagementJanuary 27, 2026
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical InterventionJanuary 27, 2026
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsJanuary 27, 2026
  5. 6.0.5Countering Bullying and Peer AbuseJanuary 27, 2026
  6. 6.0.6Dealing with Violent and Challenging BehaviourJanuary 27, 2026
  7. 6.0.7Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the PoliceJanuary 27, 2026

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Relationships and Physical Contact with ChildrenJanuary 27, 2026
  2. 7.0.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectJanuary 27, 2026
  3. 7.0.3Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsJanuary 27, 2026
  4. 7.0.4Missing ChildrenJanuary 27, 2026
  5. 7.0.5Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesJanuary 27, 2026
  6. 7.0.6Child Sexual ExploitationJanuary 27, 2026
  7. 7.0.7Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismJanuary 27, 2026
  8. 7.0.8Allegations Against Staff and Volunteers within Children's HomesJanuary 27, 2026
  9. 7.0.9WhistleblowingJanuary 27, 2026
  10. 7.0.10ComplaintsJanuary 27, 2026
  11. 7.0.11Role of Appropriate AdultJuly 22, 2025
  12. 7.0.12Self Harm and Suicidal BehaviourJanuary 27, 2026
  13. 7.0.13Female Genital MutilationJanuary 27, 2026
  14. 7.0.14Visitors to the HomeJanuary 27, 2026
  15. 7.0.15Surveillance and MonitoringJanuary 27, 2026

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementJanuary 27, 2026
  2. 8.0.2Monitoring QualityJanuary 27, 2026
  3. 8.0.3Notification of Serious EventsJanuary 27, 2026
  4. 8.0.4Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJuly 9, 2024
  5. 8.0.5Staff QualificationsJanuary 27, 2026
  6. 8.0.6Staffing and Safer RecruitmentJanuary 27, 2026
  7. 8.0.7Staff Supervision and AppraisalJanuary 27, 2026
  8. 8.0.8Lone WorkingJanuary 27, 2026
  9. 8.0.9Rostering and HandoverTo Follow
  10. 8.0.10Gift Giving and ReceivingJanuary 27, 2026
  11. 8.0.11Petty Cash and FinanceTo Follow
  12. 8.0.12Daily Routine and House RulesJanuary 27, 2026
  13. 8.0.13Sleeping In and Night SecurityTo Follow

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionJanuary 27, 2026
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningJanuary 27, 2026
  3. 9.0.3Risk Assessment and PlanningJanuary 27, 2026
  4. 9.0.4Emergency Placements and Emergency ReviewsJanuary 27, 2026
  5. 9.0.5Short BreaksJuly 17, 2024
  6. 9.0.6Placement Planning MeetingsJanuary 27, 2026
  7. 9.0.7Our Children’s ReviewsJanuary 27, 2026
  8. 9.0.8Preparation for Leaving CareJanuary 27, 2026
  9. 9.0.9Moving to Another PlacementJanuary 27, 2026

Last Updated: January 27, 2026

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