Contents

1.Core Procedures

1. 1.0.1Recognising Abuse and Neglect
   Updated
   April 29, 2024
2. 1.0.2ReferralsJune 20, 2023
3. 1.0.3Assessment
   Updated
   April 29, 2024
4. 1.0.4Child Protection Enquiries - Section 47 Children Act 1989April 29, 2024
5. 1.0.5Child Protection Conferences
   Updated
   April 29, 2024
6. 1.0.6Child Protection PlansJune 20, 2023
7. 1.0.7Children and Families Moving Across Local Authority Boundaries or AbroadJune 20, 2023
8. 1.0.8Allegations Against Staff or VolunteersApril 29, 2024
9. 1.0.9Organised and Complex AbuseJune 20, 2023
10. 1.0.10Information SharingJune 20, 2023
11. 1.0.11Good Practice Supporting the Voice of the Child
    Updated
    April 29, 2024

2.Safeguarding Practice Guidance

1. 2.0.1Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (APVA)
   New
   April 29, 2024
2. 2.0.2Bruising in Babies and ChildrenJune 20, 2023
3. 2.0.3BullyingJune 20, 2023
4. 2.0.4Child Sexual Abuse in the Family EnvironmentApril 29, 2024
5. 2.0.5Child Sexual ExploitationApril 29, 2024
6. 2.0.6Child Criminal Exploitation
   Updated
   April 29, 2024
7. 2.0.7Children from Abroad, including Victims of Modern Slavery, Trafficking and Exploitation
   Updated
   April 29, 2024
8. 2.0.8Children Living Away from HomeFebruary 24, 2022
9. 2.0.9MissingJune 20, 2023
10. 2.0.10Parents with Learning DisabilitiesJune 20, 2023
11. 2.0.11Parents with Mental Health ProblemsApril 29, 2024
12. 2.0.12Parents who Misuse SubstancesApril 12, 2022
13. 2.0.13Visits to Prisons by ChildrenApril 29, 2024
14. 2.0.14Visits to Psychiatric Wards and Facilities by ChildrenApril 29, 2024
15. 2.0.15Concealed PregnanciesJune 20, 2023
16. 2.0.16Dangerous Dogs and Safeguarding Children
    Updated
    April 29, 2024
17. 2.0.17Disabled ChildrenApril 29, 2024
18. 2.0.18Domestic Abuse
    Updated
    April 29, 2024
19. 2.0.19Online Safety
    Updated
    April 29, 2024
20. 2.0.20Fabricated or Induced Illness/Perplexing PresentationsFebruary 24, 2022
21. 2.0.21Female Genital Mutilation
    Updated
    April 29, 2024
22. 2.0.22Forced Marriage
    Updated
    April 29, 2024
23. 2.0.23Gang Activity, Youth Violence and Criminal Exploitation Affecting Children
    Updated
    April 29, 2024
24. 2.0.24Harmful Sexual Behaviour
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    April 29, 2024
25. 2.0.25So-Called 'Honour' Based Abuse
    Updated
    April 29, 2024
26. 2.0.26NeglectJune 20, 2023
27. 2.0.27Pre-Birth
    Updated
    April 29, 2024
28. 2.0.28Radicalisation and Violent Extremism
    Updated
    April 29, 2024
29. 2.0.29Self Harm and Suicidal BehaviourOctober 17, 2022
30. 2.0.30Safeguarding Children with a Social Worker, Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children at School
    Updated
    April 29, 2024
31. 2.0.31Child Abuse linked to Faith or BeliefJune 20, 2023
32. 2.0.32Underage Sexual ActivityFebruary 24, 2022
33. 2.0.33Working with Interpreters and others with Special Communication SkillsFebruary 24, 2022
34. 2.0.34Transitional SafeguardingMarch 18, 2022

3.Safeguarding Partnership Arrangements (Roles and Responsibilities)

1. 3.0.1Safeguarding Partnership ArrangementsJune 20, 2023
2. 3.0.2Agency Roles and Responsibilities
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   April 29, 2024
3. 3.0.3Arrangements for Child Death Reviews April 29, 2024
4. 3.0.4Escalation PolicyJune 20, 2023
5. 3.0.5Complaints in Relation to Child Protection ConferenceJune 20, 2023
6. 3.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkFebruary 24, 2022
7. 3.0.7Guidance for Safe Recruitment, Selection and Retention for Staff and VolunteersJune 20, 2023
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 ManualApril 29, 2024
2. 4.2.2Local ContactsJune 20, 2023
3. 4.2.3National Contacts
4. 4.2.4Glossary
5. 4.2.5NICE Guidelines