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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 PrinciplesOctober 7, 2025
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeOctober 7, 2025
  3. 1.0.3Children's GuideFebruary 27, 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 ParticipationOctober 7, 2025
  2. 2.0.2Providing Personalised CareOctober 7, 2025
  3. 2.0.3Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersOctober 7, 2025
  4. 2.0.4Role of Appropriate AdultOctober 7, 2025
  5. 2.0.5Complaints by and On Behalf of ChildrenOctober 7, 2025
  6. 2.0.6Contact with Parents/Carers, Siblings and OthersOctober 7, 2025
  7. 2.0.7Social Worker VisitsOctober 7, 2025
  8. 2.0.8BedroomsOctober 7, 2025

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationOctober 7, 2025

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School TripsOctober 7, 2025
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenMay 19, 2022
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesOctober 7, 2025
  4. 4.0.4Social Visits (including Overnight Stays)October 7, 2025
  5. 4.0.5Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesOctober 7, 2025

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesOctober 7, 2025
  2. 5.0.2Health Care Assessments and PlansOctober 7, 2025
  3. 5.0.3SmokingOctober 7, 2025
  4. 5.0.4AlcoholOctober 7, 2025
  5. 5.0.5DrugsOctober 7, 2025
  6. 5.0.6First Aid, Home Remedies and MedicationOctober 7, 2025
  7. 5.0.7Provision and Preparation of MealsOctober 7, 2025
  8. 5.0.8Health and SafetyOctober 7, 2025
  9. 5.0.9Sexual Health and RelationshipsOctober 7, 2025
  10. 5.0.10Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)October 7, 2025
  11. 5.0.11Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care NeedsOctober 7, 2025

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Keyworker GuidanceOctober 7, 2025
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportOctober 7, 2025
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical InterventionOctober 7, 2025
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsOctober 7, 2025
  5. 6.0.5BullyingOctober 7, 2025
  6. 6.0.6Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the PoliceOctober 7, 2025

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Recognising Abuse and NeglectOctober 7, 2025
  2. 7.0.2Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsOctober 7, 2025
  3. 7.0.3Missing ChildrenOctober 7, 2025
  4. 7.0.4Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationOctober 7, 2025
  5. 7.0.5Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesOctober 7, 2025
  6. 7.0.6Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsOctober 7, 2025
  7. 7.0.7Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismOctober 7, 2025
  8. 7.0.8Self-Harming and Suicidal BehaviourOctober 7, 2025
  9. 7.0.9Female Genital MutilationOctober 7, 2025
  10. 7.0.10Personal Care and Physical Contact with ChildrenOctober 7, 2025
  11. 7.0.11Surveillance and MonitoringOctober 7, 2025
  12. 7.0.12Visitors to the HomeOctober 7, 2025

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementOctober 7, 2025
  2. 8.0.2Monitoring QualityOctober 7, 2025
  3. 8.0.3Staffing and Safe RecruitmentApril 8, 2025
  4. 8.0.4Lone WorkingOctober 7, 2025
  5. 8.0.5Staff QualificationsOctober 7, 2025
  6. 8.0.6Staff Supervision and AppraisalOctober 7, 2025
  7. 8.0.7Allegations Against StaffOctober 7, 2025
  8. 8.0.8Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkOctober 7, 2025
  9. 8.0.9Notification of Serious EventsOctober 7, 2025
  10. 8.0.10Recording and Reporting of AccidentsMarch 2, 2026
  11. 8.0.11Gift Giving and ReceivingMay 19, 2022

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionOctober 7, 2025
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningOctober 7, 2025
  3. 9.0.3Emergency Placements and Emergency ReviewsOctober 7, 2025
  4. 9.0.4Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsOctober 7, 2025
  5. 9.0.5Consents and Delegated AuthorityFebruary 27, 2024
  6. 9.0.6Risk Assessment and PlanningOctober 7, 2025
  7. 9.0.7Moving to Another PlacementOctober 7, 2025
  8. 9.0.8Preparation for Leaving CareOctober 7, 2025

10.Records and Information Sharing

  1. 10.0.1Information SharingApril 8, 2025
  2. 10.0.2Case RecordingOctober 7, 2025
  3. 10.0.3Access to RecordsOctober 7, 2025

Last Updated: February 26, 2026

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