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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 PrinciplesFebruary 24, 2025
  2. 1.0.2Equality and DiversityFebruary 21, 2025
  3. 1.0.3Caring for Children from Minority Ethnic GroupsFebruary 20, 2025
  4. 1.0.4Information SharingNovember 5, 2025
  5. 1.0.5Case RecordingFebruary 24, 2025
  6. 1.0.6Consents and Delegated AuthorityFebruary 24, 2025

2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings

  1. 2.0.1Contact with Parents/Carers and SiblingsMay 16, 2025
  2. 2.0.2Social Visits (including Overnight Stays)November 5, 2025
  3. 2.0.3Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsNovember 5, 2025
  4. 2.0.4ComplaintsMay 16, 2025
  5. 2.0.5Social Worker VisitsNovember 5, 2025
  6. 2.0.6Advocacy and Independent VisitorsFebruary 21, 2025
  7. 2.0.7BedroomsFebruary 21, 2025
  8. 2.0.8Access to RecordsNovember 5, 2025

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationNovember 5, 2025

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School TripsNovember 5, 2025
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenFebruary 20, 2025
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesFebruary 21, 2025

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Drugs and Substance MisuseNovember 5, 2025
  2. 5.0.2Provision and Preparation of MealsNovember 5, 2025
  3. 5.0.3Health Notifications and Access to ServicesFebruary 21, 2025
  4. 5.0.4Smoking, Vaping and AlcoholNovember 5, 2025
  5. 5.0.5First AidNovember 5, 2025
  6. 5.0.6Medication and Home RemediesNovember 5, 2025

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Keyworker GuidanceNovember 5, 2025
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportMay 16, 2025
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical InterventionNovember 5, 2025
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsFebruary 20, 2025
  5. 6.0.5Countering BullyingMay 16, 2025

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Relationships and Physical Contact with ChildrenMay 16, 2025
  2. 7.0.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectMay 16, 2025
  3. 7.0.3Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsNovember 5, 2025
  4. 7.0.4Missing ChildrenNovember 5, 2025
  5. 7.0.5Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationNovember 5, 2025
  6. 7.0.6Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismNovember 5, 2025
  7. 7.0.7E-SafetyNovember 5, 2025
  8. 7.0.8Allegations Against StaffNovember 5, 2025
  9. 7.0.9Confidential ReportingMay 16, 2025
  10. 7.0.10Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the PoliceMay 16, 2025
  11. 7.0.11Role of Appropriate AdultNovember 5, 2025
  12. 7.0.12Female Genital MutilationNovember 5, 2025
  13. 7.0.13Self-Harming and Suicidal Behaviour (including cutting, use and practices)November 5, 2025
  14. 7.0.14Digital PhotographyFebruary 20, 2025
  15. 7.0.15Recording and Reporting of AccidentsAugust 13, 2025
  16. 7.0.16Surveillance and MonitoringNovember 5, 2025
  17. 7.0.17Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesNovember 5, 2025

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Monitoring QualityNovember 5, 2025
  2. 8.0.2Staff Qualifications and Employment ChecksNovember 5, 2025
  3. 8.0.3Notification of Serious EventsMay 16, 2025

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Admission and TransitionFebruary 24, 2025
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement Plans GuidanceFebruary 24, 2025
  3. 9.0.3Health Care Assessments and PlansAugust 13, 2025
  4. 9.0.4Emergency Placements and Emergency ReviewsFebruary 24, 2025
  5. 9.0.5Placement Planning MeetingsNovember 5, 2025
  6. 9.0.6Looked After ReviewsNovember 5, 2025
  7. 9.0.7Preparation for Leaving CareNovember 5, 2025
  8. 9.0.8Moving to Another PlacementNovember 5, 2025
  9. 9.0.9Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care NeedsNovember 5, 2025
  10. 9.0.10NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People

Last Updated: August 13, 2025

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