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Working Together To Safeguard Children 2026 Update.

The Mental Health Act 2025 Reforms.

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The Safeguarding Guides have been written to capture the most significant points to ensure that the content is accessible to a wide, multi-agency readership. More detailed Guidance is in the Local Resources section and is linked from the relevant Safeguarding Guides.

NOTE: All Safeguarding Practice Guidance should be read in conjunction with: Good Practice Supporting the Voice of the Child Procedure.

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1.Core Safeguarding Procedures

  1. 1.0.1Recognising Abuse and NeglectJanuary 28, 2026
  2. 1.0.2ReferralsJanuary 28, 2026
  3. 1.0.3AssessmentJanuary 28, 2026
  4. 1.0.4Safeguarding Unborn BabiesJanuary 28, 2026
  5. 1.0.5Concealed PregnanciesJanuary 28, 2026
  6. 1.0.6Child Protection EnquiriesJuly 15, 2025
  7. 1.0.7Child Protection ConferencesJanuary 30, 2025
  8. 1.0.8Child Protection PlansApril 22, 2024
  9. 1.0.9Movement of Children Subject to a Child Protection Plan between Local AuthoritiesApril 23, 2024
  10. 1.0.10Allegations Against Staff or VolunteersJanuary 30, 2025
  11. 1.0.11Organisational, Organised and Complex AbuseJanuary 30, 2025
  12. 1.0.12Historical and Non-Recent AbuseApril 26, 2024
  13. 1.0.13Information SharingJuly 15, 2025
  14. 1.0.14Guidance for Safe Recruitment, Selection and Retention for Staff and VolunteersJanuary 30, 2025

2.Safeguarding Guidance

  1. 2.0.1Bruising in Babies and Young ChildrenJanuary 30, 2025
  2. 2.0.2BullyingJanuary 30, 2025
  3. 2.0.3Child Abuse Linked to Faith or BeliefApril 23, 2024
  4. 2.0.4Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA)January 28, 2026
  5. 2.0.5Child Criminal Exploitation
    Updated
    January 28, 2026
  6. 2.0.6Children from Abroad, including Victims of Modern Slavery, Trafficking and ExploitationJanuary 30, 2025
  7. 2.0.7Children And Young People Living Away From Home, Living In Temporary Accomodation Or In Hosptial For 3 MonthsJanuary 30, 2025
  8. 2.0.8Children Missing from Care, Home and EducationJanuary 28, 2026
  9. 2.0.9Children Missing Education and Children in Education other than in Registered Schools
    Updated
    January 28, 2026
  10. 2.0.10Child Sexual AbuseJanuary 28, 2026
  11. 2.0.11Child Sexual ExploitationJuly 15, 2025
  12. 2.0.12Child Sexual Abuse in the Family EnvironmentJuly 15, 2025
  13. 2.0.13Children with Disabilities / Complex NeedsJanuary 28, 2026
  14. 2.0.14Dangerous DogsJanuary 28, 2026
  15. 2.0.15Domestic AbuseJanuary 30, 2025
  16. 2.0.16Fabricated or Induced IllnessApril 23, 2024
  17. 2.0.17Female Genital MutilationJanuary 28, 2026
  18. 2.0.18Forced MarriageJuly 15, 2024
  19. 2.0.19Good Practice in Core GroupsApril 26, 2024
  20. 2.0.20Harmful Sexual Behaviour
    Updated
    January 28, 2026
  21. 2.0.21So-Called 'Honour' Based AbuseJuly 15, 2024
  22. 2.0.22Neglect
    Updated
    January 28, 2026
  23. 2.0.23Online SafetyJuly 15, 2025
  24. 2.0.24Parents who Misuse SubstancesJuly 15, 2025
  25. 2.0.25Parents with Mental Health ProblemsApril 26, 2024
  26. 2.0.26Parents with Learning Disabilities and Learning Difficulties
    Updated
    January 28, 2026
  27. 2.0.27Radicalisation, Terrorist and Extremist IdeologyJanuary 30, 2025
  28. 2.0.28Safeguarding and Licensed PremisesApril 26, 2024
  29. 2.0.29Self Harm and Suicidal BehaviourJanuary 30, 2025
  30. 2.0.30Transitional Safeguarding
    Updated
    January 28, 2026
  31. 2.0.31Underage Sexual ActivityJanuary 28, 2026
  32. 2.0.32Visits to Psychiatric Wards and Facilities by ChildrenApril 22, 2024
  33. 2.0.33Visits to Prisons by ChildrenApril 23, 2024
  34. 2.0.34Working with Interpreters and others with Special Communication SkillsApril 22, 2024
  35. 2.0.35Working with Large Sibling Group FamiliesJuly 15, 2025

3.Safeguarding Partnership Arrangements (Roles and Responsibilities)

  1. 3.0.1Agency Roles and ResponsibilitiesJanuary 30, 2025
  2. 3.0.2Learning and Improvement ModelApril 26, 2024
  3. 3.0.3Child Safeguarding Practice ReviewsJuly 15, 2024
  4. 3.0.4Child Death Review ProceduresJuly 15, 2025
  5. 3.0.5Learning and Development Strategy and Quality AssuranceApril 26, 2024

4.Appendices and Protocols

4.1Appendices

  1. 4.1.1Local ContactsApril 18, 2024
  2. 4.1.2Excellence in Safeguarding Practice - Guidance NotesApril 26, 2024
  3. 4.1.3Information for Medical ExaminationApril 26, 2024
  4. 4.1.4Professional Standards - Social Workers in England (Social Work England Guidance)
  5. 4.1.5Amendments

4.2Local Protocols

  1. 4.2.1Escalating for the right Outcome - Conflict Resolution and Professional Disagreement PolicyJuly 15, 2025
  2. 4.2.2Bruising in Babies FlowchartApril 26, 2024
  3. 4.2.3Multiagency Guidance for the Response to Presentations of Genital Symptoms in Children including where there are Concerns of Sexual AssaultJuly 15, 2025
  4. 4.2.4Nottingham City Protocol for Children's AssessmentApril 26, 2024
  5. 4.2.5Licensing Act 2003: Guidance for License ApplicantsApril 26, 2024

Last Updated: July 15, 2025

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