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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

2.Safeguarding Guidance

3.Safeguarding Partnership Arrangements (Roles and Responsibilities)

4.Appendices and Protocols

1.Core Safeguarding Procedures

  1. 1.0.1Recognising Abuse and NeglectJanuary 30, 2025
  2. 1.0.2Referrals
    Updated
    January 30, 2025
  3. 1.0.3AssessmentJanuary 30, 2025
  4. 1.0.4Safeguarding Unborn BabiesJanuary 30, 2025
  5. 1.0.5Child Protection EnquiriesJanuary 30, 2025
  6. 1.0.6Child Protection ConferencesJanuary 30, 2025
  7. 1.0.7Child Protection PlansApril 22, 2024
  8. 1.0.8Movement of Children Subject to a Child Protection Plan between Local AuthoritiesApril 23, 2024
  9. 1.0.9Allegations Against Staff or VolunteersJanuary 30, 2025
  10. 1.0.10Organisational, Organised and Complex AbuseJanuary 30, 2025
  11. 1.0.11Historical and Non-Recent AbuseApril 26, 2024
  12. 1.0.12Information SharingJanuary 30, 2025
  13. 1.0.13Guidance 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)August 15, 2023
  5. 2.0.5Child Criminal ExploitationJanuary 30, 2025
  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 Home and Care Joint ProtocolApril 18, 2024
  9. 2.0.9Child Sexual AbuseJanuary 30, 2025
  10. 2.0.10Child Sexual ExploitationJanuary 30, 2025
  11. 2.0.11Child Sexual Abuse in the Family EnvironmentJanuary 30, 2025
  12. 2.0.12Disabled ChildrenApril 23, 2024
  13. 2.0.13Dangerous DogsJuly 15, 2024
  14. 2.0.14Domestic AbuseJanuary 30, 2025
  15. 2.0.15Fabricated or Induced IllnessApril 23, 2024
  16. 2.0.16Female Genital MutilationJanuary 30, 2025
  17. 2.0.17Forced MarriageJuly 15, 2024
  18. 2.0.18Good Practice in Core GroupsApril 26, 2024
  19. 2.0.19Harmful Sexual Behaviour (HSB)January 30, 2025
  20. 2.0.20So-Called 'Honour' Based AbuseJuly 15, 2024
  21. 2.0.21NeglectJuly 15, 2024
  22. 2.0.22Online SafetyJanuary 30, 2025
  23. 2.0.23Parents who Misuse SubstancesJanuary 30, 2025
  24. 2.0.24Parents with Mental Health ProblemsApril 26, 2024
  25. 2.0.25Parents with a Learning DisabilityJanuary 30, 2025
  26. 2.0.26Radicalisation, Terrorist and Extremist IdeologyJanuary 30, 2025
  27. 2.0.27Safeguarding and Licensed PremisesApril 26, 2024
  28. 2.0.28Self Harm and Suicidal BehaviourJanuary 30, 2025
  29. 2.0.29Transitional SafeguardingUnder Review
  30. 2.0.30Underage Sexual ActivityApril 23, 2024
  31. 2.0.31Visits to Psychiatric Wards and Facilities by ChildrenApril 22, 2024
  32. 2.0.32Visits to Prisons by ChildrenApril 23, 2024
  33. 2.0.33Working with Interpreters and others with Special Communication SkillsApril 22, 2024

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, 2024
  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 PolicyJanuary 30, 2025
  2. 4.2.2Bruising in Babies FlowchartApril 26, 2024
  3. 4.2.3Nottingham City Protocol for Children's AssessmentApril 26, 2024
  4. 4.2.4Licensing Act 2003: Guidance for License ApplicantsApril 26, 2024

Last Updated: July 15, 2024

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