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1.Core Procedures

  1. 1.0.1Recognising Abuse and NeglectOctober 7, 2025
  2. 1.0.2ReferralsApril 29, 2025
  3. 1.0.3AssessmentOctober 7, 2025
  4. 1.0.4Child Protection Enquiries - Section 47 Children Act 1989April 29, 2025
  5. 1.0.5Child Protection ConferencesApril 29, 2025
  6. 1.0.6Child Protection PlansApril 29, 2025
  7. 1.0.7Children and Families Moving Across Local Authority Boundaries or AbroadOctober 7, 2025
  8. 1.0.8Allegations Against Staff or VolunteersOctober 7, 2025
  9. 1.0.9Organised and Complex AbuseApril 29, 2025
  10. 1.0.10Information SharingApril 29, 2025
  11. 1.0.11Good Practice Supporting the Voice of the ChildOctober 7, 2025

2.Safeguarding Practice Guidance

  1. 2.0.1Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (APVA)April 29, 2025
  2. 2.0.2Bruising in Babies and ChildrenApril 29, 2025
  3. 2.0.3BullyingApril 29, 2025
  4. 2.0.4Child Sexual Abuse in the Family EnvironmentOctober 7, 2025
  5. 2.0.5Child Sexual ExploitationOctober 7, 2025
  6. 2.0.6Child Criminal ExploitationOctober 7, 2025
  7. 2.0.7Children from Abroad, including Victims of Modern Slavery, Trafficking and ExploitationOctober 7, 2025
  8. 2.0.8Children Living Away from HomeApril 29, 2025
  9. 2.0.9MissingApril 29, 2025
  10. 2.0.10Parents with Learning DisabilitiesOctober 7, 2025
  11. 2.0.11Parents with Mental Health ProblemsApril 29, 2025
  12. 2.0.12Parents who Misuse SubstancesOctober 7, 2025
  13. 2.0.13Visits to Prisons by ChildrenOctober 7, 2025
  14. 2.0.14Visits to Psychiatric Wards and Facilities by ChildrenOctober 7, 2025
  15. 2.0.15Concealed PregnanciesApril 29, 2025
  16. 2.0.16Dangerous Dogs and Safeguarding ChildrenApril 29, 2025
  17. 2.0.17Children with Disabilities/Complex NeedsOctober 7, 2025
  18. 2.0.18Domestic AbuseApril 29, 2025
  19. 2.0.19Online SafetyOctober 7, 2025
  20. 2.0.20Fabricated or Induced Illness/Perplexing PresentationsApril 29, 2025
  21. 2.0.21Female Genital MutilationOctober 7, 2025
  22. 2.0.22Forced MarriageApril 29, 2025
  23. 2.0.23Gang Activity, Youth Violence and Criminal Exploitation Affecting ChildrenApril 29, 2025
  24. 2.0.24Harmful Sexual BehaviourOctober 7, 2025
  25. 2.0.25So-Called 'Honour' Based AbuseApril 29, 2025
  26. 2.0.26NeglectApril 29, 2025
  27. 2.0.27Pre-BirthOctober 7, 2025
  28. 2.0.28Radicalisation, Terrorist and Extremist IdeologyApril 29, 2025
  29. 2.0.29Self Harm and Suicidal BehaviourApril 29, 2025
  30. 2.0.30Safeguarding Children with a Social Worker, Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children at SchoolOctober 7, 2025
  31. 2.0.31Child Abuse linked to Faith or BeliefApril 29, 2025
  32. 2.0.32Underage Sexual ActivityApril 29, 2025
  33. 2.0.33Working with Interpreters and others with Special Communication SkillsApril 29, 2025
  34. 2.0.34Transitional SafeguardingOctober 7, 2025

3.Safeguarding Partnership Arrangements (Roles and Responsibilities)

  1. 3.0.1Safeguarding Partnership ArrangementsApril 29, 2025
  2. 3.0.2Agency Roles and ResponsibilitiesApril 29, 2025
  3. 3.0.3Arrangements for Child Death Reviews April 29, 2025
  4. 3.0.4Escalation PolicyApril 29, 2025
  5. 3.0.5Complaints in Relation to Child Protection ConferenceApril 29, 2025
  6. 3.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkOctober 7, 2025
  7. 3.0.7Guidance for Safe Recruitment, Selection and Retention for Staff and VolunteersOctober 7, 2025
  8. 3.0.8Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews
  9. 3.0.9Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel - Guidance for Safeguarding Partners and Child Protection Professionals on What the Panel Does and How it Works

4.Appendices and Protocols

4.1Local Protocols

  1. 4.1.1Developing multi-agency policies, procedures, protocols or working practices

4.2Appendices

  1. 4.2.1Using this ManualOctober 7, 2025
  2. 4.2.2Local ContactsOctober 7, 2025
  3. 4.2.3National Contacts
  4. 4.2.4Glossary
  5. 4.2.5NICE Guidelines

Last Updated: April 29, 2024

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