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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 6, 2026
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeJanuary 6, 2026
  3. 1.0.3Children's GuideJuly 10, 2024
  4. 1.0.4Providing Personalised CareJanuary 6, 2026
  5. 1.0.5Information SharingJuly 4, 2025
  6. 1.0.6Equality and DiversityJuly 10, 2024
  7. 1.0.7RecordingJanuary 6, 2026
  8. 1.0.8NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People
  9. 1.0.9Resources Centre

2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings

  1. 2.0.1Consultation and ParticipationJanuary 6, 2026
  2. 2.0.2Family Time with Parents/Carers/Siblings and OthersJanuary 6, 2026
  3. 2.0.3Social Visits (including Overnight Stays)January 6, 2026
  4. 2.0.4Social Worker VisitsJanuary 6, 2026
  5. 2.0.5Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersJanuary 6, 2026
  6. 2.0.6BedroomsJanuary 6, 2026
  7. 2.0.7Access to RecordsJanuary 6, 2026

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationJanuary 6, 2026

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School Trips
    Updated
    January 6, 2026
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenJuly 4, 2025
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesJanuary 6, 2026

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health Care Assessments and PlansJanuary 6, 2026
  2. 5.0.2Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesJanuary 6, 2026
  3. 5.0.3Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health care Needs
    Updated
    January 6, 2026
  4. 5.0.4Sexual Health and RelationshipsJanuary 6, 2026
  5. 5.0.5Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)January 6, 2026
  6. 5.0.6Provision and Preparation of MealsJanuary 6, 2026
  7. 5.0.7Self-Harming and Suicidal BehaviourJanuary 6, 2026
  8. 5.0.8SmokingJanuary 6, 2026
  9. 5.0.9AlcoholJanuary 6, 2026
  10. 5.0.10DrugsJanuary 6, 2026
  11. 5.0.11First Aid, Home Remedies and Medication
    Updated
    January 6, 2026
  12. 5.0.12Health and SafetyJanuary 6, 2026
  13. 5.0.13Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesJanuary 6, 2026

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Keyworker GuidanceJanuary 6, 2026
  2. 6.0.2Behaviour Management and SupportJanuary 6, 2026
  3. 6.0.3Use of Physical Interventions
    Updated
    January 6, 2026
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsJanuary 6, 2026
  5. 6.0.5BullyingJanuary 6, 2026
  6. 6.0.6Reporting of IncidentsJuly 10, 2024
  7. 6.0.7Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the Police
    Updated
    January 6, 2026

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Recognising Abuse and NeglectJanuary 6, 2026
  2. 7.0.2Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsJanuary 6, 2026
  3. 7.0.3Missing from CareJuly 10, 2024
  4. 7.0.4Safeguarding Children and Young People from ExploitationJanuary 6, 2026
  5. 7.0.5Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesJuly 4, 2025
  6. 7.0.6Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismJanuary 6, 2026
  7. 7.0.7Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkJanuary 6, 2026
  8. 7.0.8Complaints by and On Behalf of ChildrenJanuary 6, 2026
  9. 7.0.9Role of Appropriate AdultJuly 4, 2025
  10. 7.0.10Female Genital MutilationJanuary 6, 2026
  11. 7.0.11Personal Care and Physical Contact with ChildrenJanuary 6, 2026
  12. 7.0.12Visitors to the HomeJanuary 6, 2026
  13. 7.0.13Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsJanuary 6, 2026
  14. 7.0.14Surveillance and MonitoringJanuary 6, 2026

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementJanuary 6, 2026
  2. 8.0.2Role of Registered ManagerJuly 10, 2024
  3. 8.0.3On Call BriefingJuly 10, 2024
  4. 8.0.4Monitoring QualityJanuary 6, 2026
  5. 8.0.5Regulation 40 Brief for ManagersJuly 10, 2024
  6. 8.0.6Notification of Serious EventsJanuary 6, 2026
  7. 8.0.7Critical Incident BriefJuly 10, 2024
  8. 8.0.8Staffing and Safe RecruitmentJanuary 6, 2026
  9. 8.0.9Staff Supervision and AppraisalJanuary 6, 2026
  10. 8.0.10Allegations Against StaffJanuary 6, 2026
  11. 8.0.11Lone WorkingJanuary 6, 2026
  12. 8.0.12Staff QualificationsJanuary 6, 2026
  13. 8.0.13Gift Giving and ReceivingJuly 10, 2024
  14. 8.0.14Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJuly 9, 2024

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionJanuary 6, 2026
  2. 9.0.2Managing Placements in Residential BriefingJuly 10, 2024
  3. 9.0.3Care and Placement PlanningJanuary 6, 2026
  4. 9.0.4Emergency Placements and Emergency ReviewsJanuary 6, 2026
  5. 9.0.5Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsJanuary 6, 2026
  6. 9.0.6Consents and Delegated AuthorityJuly 10, 2024
  7. 9.0.7Risk Assessment and PlanningJanuary 6, 2026
  8. 9.0.8Preparation for Leaving CareJanuary 6, 2026
  9. 9.0.9Moving to Another PlacementJanuary 6, 2026

Last Updated: January 6, 2026

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