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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 20, 2026
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeJanuary 20, 2026
  3. 1.0.3Children's GuideJuly 29, 2024
  4. 1.0.4Equality and DiversityJuly 29, 2024
  5. 1.0.5NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People

2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings

  1. 2.0.1Consultation and ParticipationJanuary 20, 2026
  2. 2.0.2Providing Personalised CareJanuary 20, 2026
  3. 2.0.3Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersJanuary 20, 2026
  4. 2.0.4Role of Appropriate AdultJanuary 20, 2026
  5. 2.0.5Complaints by and On Behalf of ChildrenJanuary 20, 2026
  6. 2.0.6Contact with Parents/Carers, Siblings and OthersJanuary 20, 2026
  7. 2.0.7Social Worker VisitsJanuary 20, 2026
  8. 2.0.8BedroomsJanuary 20, 2026

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationJanuary 20, 2026

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School TripsJanuary 20, 2026
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenJuly 21, 2025
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesJanuary 20, 2026
  4. 4.0.4Social Visits (including Overnight Stays)January 20, 2026

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesJanuary 20, 2026
  2. 5.0.2Health Care Assessments and PlansJanuary 20, 2026
  3. 5.0.3SmokingJanuary 20, 2026
  4. 5.0.4AlcoholJanuary 20, 2026
  5. 5.0.5DrugsJanuary 20, 2026
  6. 5.0.6First Aid, Home Remedies and Medication
    Updated
    January 20, 2026
  7. 5.0.7Provision and Preparation of MealsJanuary 20, 2026
  8. 5.0.8Health and SafetyJanuary 20, 2026
  9. 5.0.9Sexual Health and RelationshipsJanuary 20, 2026
  10. 5.0.10Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)January 20, 2026

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Keyworker GuidanceJanuary 20, 2026
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportJanuary 20, 2026
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical Intervention
    Updated
    January 20, 2026
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsJanuary 20, 2026
  5. 6.0.5BullyingJanuary 20, 2026
  6. 6.0.6Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the Police
    Updated
    January 20, 2026

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Recognising Abuse and NeglectJanuary 20, 2026
  2. 7.0.2Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsJanuary 20, 2026
  3. 7.0.3Missing ChildrenJanuary 20, 2026
  4. 7.0.4Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationJanuary 20, 2026
  5. 7.0.5Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesJuly 21, 2025
  6. 7.0.6Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsJanuary 20, 2026
  7. 7.0.7Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismJanuary 20, 2026
  8. 7.0.8Self-Harming and Suicidal BehaviourJanuary 20, 2026
  9. 7.0.9Female Genital MutilationJanuary 20, 2026
  10. 7.0.10Personal Care and Physical Contact with ChildrenJanuary 20, 2026
  11. 7.0.11Surveillance and MonitoringJanuary 20, 2026
  12. 7.0.12Visitors to the HomeJanuary 20, 2026

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementJanuary 20, 2026
  2. 8.0.2Monitoring QualityJanuary 20, 2026
  3. 8.0.3Staffing and Safe RecruitmentJanuary 20, 2026
  4. 8.0.4Lone WorkingJanuary 20, 2026
  5. 8.0.5Staff QualificationsJanuary 20, 2026
  6. 8.0.6Staff Supervision and AppraisalJanuary 20, 2026
  7. 8.0.7Allegations Against StaffJanuary 20, 2026
  8. 8.0.8Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkJanuary 20, 2026
  9. 8.0.9Notification of Serious EventsJanuary 20, 2026
  10. 8.0.10Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJuly 29, 2024

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionJanuary 20, 2026
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningJanuary 20, 2026
  3. 9.0.3Emergency Placements and Emergency ReviewsJanuary 20, 2026
  4. 9.0.4Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsJanuary 20, 2026
  5. 9.0.5Consents and Delegated AuthorityJune 5, 2024
  6. 9.0.6Risk Assessment and PlanningJanuary 20, 2026
  7. 9.0.7Moving to Another PlacementJanuary 20, 2026
  8. 9.0.8Preparation for Leaving CareJanuary 20, 2026

10.Records and Information Sharing

  1. 10.0.1Information SharingJuly 21, 2025
  2. 10.0.2Case RecordingJanuary 20, 2026
  3. 10.0.3Access to RecordsJanuary 20, 2026

Last Updated: January 20, 2026

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