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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 PrinciplesJanuary 12, 2026
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeJanuary 12, 2026
  3. 1.0.3Children's GuideJuly 17, 2025
  4. 1.0.4Equality and DiversityJuly 17, 2025
  5. 1.0.5NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People

2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings

  1. 2.0.1Consultation and ParticipationJanuary 12, 2026
  2. 2.0.2Providing Personalised CareJanuary 12, 2026
  3. 2.0.3Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersJanuary 12, 2026
  4. 2.0.4Role of Appropriate AdultJanuary 12, 2026
  5. 2.0.5Complaints by and On Behalf of ChildrenJanuary 12, 2026
  6. 2.0.6Contact with Parents/Carers, Siblings and OthersJanuary 12, 2026
  7. 2.0.7Social Worker VisitsJanuary 12, 2026
  8. 2.0.8BedroomsJanuary 12, 2026

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationJanuary 12, 2026

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School TripsJanuary 12, 2026
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenApril 11, 2025
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesJanuary 12, 2026
  4. 4.0.4Social Visits (including Overnight Stays)January 12, 2026
  5. 4.0.5Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesJanuary 12, 2026

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesJanuary 12, 2026
  2. 5.0.2Health Care Assessments and PlansJanuary 12, 2026
  3. 5.0.3SmokingJanuary 12, 2026
  4. 5.0.4AlcoholJanuary 12, 2026
  5. 5.0.5DrugsJanuary 12, 2026
  6. 5.0.6First Aid, Home Remedies and MedicationJanuary 12, 2026
  7. 5.0.7Provision and Preparation of MealsJanuary 12, 2026
  8. 5.0.8Health and SafetyJanuary 12, 2026
  9. 5.0.9Sexual Health and RelationshipsJanuary 12, 2026
  10. 5.0.10Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)January 12, 2026
  11. 5.0.11Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care NeedsJanuary 12, 2026

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Keyworker GuidanceJanuary 12, 2026
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportJanuary 12, 2026
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical Intervention
    Updated
    January 12, 2026
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsJanuary 12, 2026
  5. 6.0.5BullyingJanuary 12, 2026
  6. 6.0.6Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the Police
    Updated
    January 12, 2026

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Recognising Abuse and NeglectJanuary 12, 2026
  2. 7.0.2Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsJanuary 12, 2026
  3. 7.0.3Missing ChildrenJanuary 12, 2026
  4. 7.0.4Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationJanuary 12, 2026
  5. 7.0.5Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesApril 11, 2025
  6. 7.0.6Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsJanuary 12, 2026
  7. 7.0.7Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismJanuary 12, 2026
  8. 7.0.8Self-Harming and Suicidal BehaviourJanuary 12, 2026
  9. 7.0.9Female Genital MutilationJanuary 12, 2026
  10. 7.0.10Personal Care and Physical Contact with ChildrenJanuary 12, 2026
  11. 7.0.11Surveillance and MonitoringJanuary 12, 2026
  12. 7.0.12Visitors to the HomeJanuary 12, 2026

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementJanuary 12, 2026
  2. 8.0.2Monitoring QualityJanuary 12, 2026
  3. 8.0.3Staffing and Safe RecruitmentJanuary 12, 2026
  4. 8.0.4Lone WorkingJanuary 12, 2026
  5. 8.0.5Staff QualificationsJanuary 12, 2026
  6. 8.0.6Staff Supervision and AppraisalJanuary 12, 2026
  7. 8.0.7Allegations Against StaffJanuary 12, 2026
  8. 8.0.8Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkJanuary 12, 2026
  9. 8.0.9Notification of Serious EventsJanuary 12, 2026
  10. 8.0.10Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJuly 17, 2025
  11. 8.0.11Gift Giving and ReceivingJuly 17, 2025

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionJanuary 12, 2026
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningJanuary 12, 2026
  3. 9.0.3Emergency Placements and Emergency ReviewsJanuary 12, 2026
  4. 9.0.4Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsJanuary 12, 2026
  5. 9.0.5Consents and Delegated AuthorityJuly 17, 2025
  6. 9.0.6Risk Assessment and PlanningJanuary 12, 2026
  7. 9.0.7Moving to Another PlacementJanuary 12, 2026
  8. 9.0.8Preparation for Leaving CareJanuary 12, 2026

10.Records and Information Sharing

  1. 10.0.1Information SharingJuly 17, 2025
  2. 10.0.2Case RecordingJanuary 12, 2026
  3. 10.0.3Access to RecordsJanuary 12, 2026

Last Updated: January 12, 2026

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