Contents

1.Core Procedures

1. 1.0.1Recognising Abuse and NeglectApril 29, 2026
2. 1.0.2ReferralsApril 29, 2026
3. 1.0.3AssessmentApril 29, 2026
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 Abroad
   Updated
   April 29, 2026
8. 1.0.8Allegations Against Staff or Volunteers
   Updated
   April 29, 2026
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, 2026
3. 2.0.3BullyingApril 29, 2026
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 Exploitation
   Updated
   April 29, 2026
7. 2.0.7Children from Abroad, including Victims of Modern Slavery, Trafficking and ExploitationApril 29, 2026
8. 2.0.8Children Living Away from HomeApril 29, 2026
9. 2.0.9MissingApril 29, 2025
10. 2.0.10Parents with Learning Disabilities
    Updated
    April 29, 2026
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, 2026
16. 2.0.16Dangerous Dogs and Safeguarding ChildrenApril 29, 2026
17. 2.0.17Children with Disabilities/Complex NeedsOctober 7, 2025
18. 2.0.18Domestic Abuse
    Updated
    April 29, 2026
19. 2.0.19Online Safety
    Updated
    April 29, 2026
20. 2.0.20Fabricated or Induced Illness/Perplexing Presentations
    Updated
    April 29, 2026
21. 2.0.21Female Genital MutilationApril 29, 2026
22. 2.0.22Forced MarriageApril 29, 2026
23. 2.0.23Gang Activity, Youth Violence and Criminal Exploitation Affecting Children
    Updated
    April 29, 2026
24. 2.0.24Harmful Sexual Behaviour
    Updated
    April 29, 2026
25. 2.0.25So-Called 'Honour' Based Abuse (HBA)April 29, 2026
26. 2.0.26NeglectApril 29, 2025
27. 2.0.27Pre-Birth
    Updated
    April 29, 2026
28. 2.0.28Radicalisation, Terrorist and Extremist IdeologyApril 29, 2025
29. 2.0.29Self Harm and Suicidal Behaviour
    Updated
    April 29, 2026
30. 2.0.30Safeguarding Children with a Social Worker, Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children at SchoolApril 29, 2026
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 Safeguarding
    Updated
    April 29, 2026

3.Safeguarding Partnership Arrangements (Roles and Responsibilities)

1. 3.0.1Safeguarding Partnership ArrangementsApril 29, 2025
2. 3.0.2Agency Roles and ResponsibilitiesApril 29, 2026
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, 2026
6. 3.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkApril 29, 2026
7. 3.0.7Guidance for Safe Recruitment, Selection and Retention for Staff and Volunteers
   Updated
   April 29, 2026
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, 2026
2. 4.2.2Local ContactsApril 29, 2026
3. 4.2.3National Contacts
4. 4.2.4Glossary
5. 4.2.5NICE Guidelines