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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 PrinciplesSeptember 1, 2025
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeSeptember 1, 2025
  3. 1.0.3Children's GuideSeptember 1, 2025
  4. 1.0.4Equality and DiversitySeptember 1, 2025
  5. 1.0.5NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People

2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings

  1. 2.0.1Consultation and ParticipationSeptember 1, 2025
  2. 2.0.2Providing Personalised CareMarch 12, 2026
  3. 2.0.3Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersSeptember 1, 2025
  4. 2.0.4Role of Appropriate AdultMarch 12, 2026
  5. 2.0.5Complaints by and On Behalf of ChildrenSeptember 1, 2025
  6. 2.0.6Contact with Parents/Carers, Siblings and OthersSeptember 1, 2025
  7. 2.0.7Social Worker VisitsSeptember 1, 2025
  8. 2.0.8BedroomsSeptember 1, 2025

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationSeptember 1, 2025

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School TripsSeptember 1, 2025
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenSeptember 1, 2025
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesSeptember 1, 2025
  4. 4.0.4Social Visits (including Overnight Stays)September 1, 2025
  5. 4.0.5Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesSeptember 1, 2025

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesMarch 12, 2026
  2. 5.0.2Health Care Assessments and PlansSeptember 1, 2025
  3. 5.0.3SmokingSeptember 1, 2025
  4. 5.0.4AlcoholSeptember 1, 2025
  5. 5.0.5DrugsSeptember 1, 2025
  6. 5.0.6First Aid, Home Remedies and Medication
    Updated
    March 12, 2026
  7. 5.0.7Provision and Preparation of MealsSeptember 1, 2025
  8. 5.0.8Health and SafetySeptember 1, 2025
  9. 5.0.9Sexual Health and RelationshipsSeptember 1, 2025
  10. 5.0.10Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)March 12, 2026
  11. 5.0.11Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care Needs
    Updated
    March 12, 2026

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Keyworker GuidanceSeptember 1, 2025
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportSeptember 1, 2025
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical Intervention
    Updated
    March 12, 2026
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsSeptember 1, 2025
  5. 6.0.5BullyingMarch 12, 2026
  6. 6.0.6Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the Police
    Updated
    March 12, 2026

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Recognising Abuse and NeglectMarch 12, 2026
  2. 7.0.2Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsMarch 12, 2026
  3. 7.0.3Missing ChildrenSeptember 1, 2025
  4. 7.0.4Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationMarch 12, 2026
  5. 7.0.5Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
    Updated
    March 12, 2026
  6. 7.0.6Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsMarch 12, 2026
  7. 7.0.7Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismMarch 12, 2026
  8. 7.0.8Self-Harming and Suicidal Behaviour
    Updated
    March 12, 2026
  9. 7.0.9Female Genital MutilationMarch 12, 2026
  10. 7.0.10Personal Care and Physical Contact with ChildrenMarch 12, 2026
  11. 7.0.11Surveillance and MonitoringSeptember 1, 2025
  12. 7.0.12Visitors to the HomeSeptember 1, 2025

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementSeptember 1, 2025
  2. 8.0.2Monitoring QualityMarch 12, 2026
  3. 8.0.3Staffing and Safe Recruitment
    Updated
    March 12, 2026
  4. 8.0.4Lone WorkingSeptember 1, 2025
  5. 8.0.5Staff QualificationsSeptember 1, 2025
  6. 8.0.6Staff Supervision and AppraisalSeptember 1, 2025
  7. 8.0.7Allegations Against StaffMarch 12, 2026
  8. 8.0.8Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkSeptember 1, 2025
  9. 8.0.9Notification of Serious EventsSeptember 1, 2025
  10. 8.0.10Recording and Reporting of AccidentsSeptember 1, 2025
  11. 8.0.11Gift Giving and ReceivingSeptember 1, 2025

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionSeptember 1, 2025
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningSeptember 1, 2025
  3. 9.0.3Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsSeptember 1, 2025
  4. 9.0.4Consents and Delegated AuthoritySeptember 1, 2025
  5. 9.0.5Risk Assessment and PlanningSeptember 1, 2025
  6. 9.0.6Moving to Another PlacementSeptember 1, 2025
  7. 9.0.7Preparation for Leaving CareSeptember 1, 2025

10.Records and Information Sharing

  1. 10.0.1Information SharingSeptember 1, 2025
  2. 10.0.2Case RecordingSeptember 1, 2025
  3. 10.0.3Access to RecordsSeptember 1, 2025

Last Updated: March 12, 2026

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