Contents

1.Core Procedures

1. 1.0.1Safeguarding Partnership PrinciplesMay 23, 2024
2. 1.0.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectMay 27, 2025
3. 1.0.3ReferralsMay 27, 2026
4. 1.0.4AssessmentMay 27, 2026
5. 1.0.5Child Protection Enquiries - Section 47 Children Act 1989May 27, 2026
6. 1.0.6Child Protection ConferencesMay 27, 2026
7. 1.0.7Child Protection PlansMay 27, 2026
8. 1.0.8Children and Families Moving Across Local Authority BoundariesApril 10, 2024
9. 1.0.9Allegations Against Staff or VolunteersMay 27, 2026
10. 1.0.10Organised and Complex AbuseApril 10, 2024
11. 1.0.11Information SharingMay 27, 2026
12. 1.0.12Good Practice Supporting the Voice of the Child
    Updated
    May 27, 2026
13. 1.0.13Threshold GuidanceNovember 15, 2024
14. 1.0.14Information Sharing: Advice for Safeguarding Practitioners
15. 1.0.15Early Intervention: Policy and Provision (House of Commons Library)

2.Safeguarding Practice Guidance

1. 2.0.1Abuse Linked to Spiritual, Cultural and Religious BeliefsApril 10, 2024
2. 2.0.2Bruising in Babies and ChildrenMay 27, 2026
3. 2.0.3BullyingNovember 15, 2024
4. 2.0.4Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA)May 27, 2026
5. 2.0.5Child Exploitation (including Child Sexual Exploitation and Criminal Exploitation)
   Updated
   May 27, 2026
6. 2.0.6Child Sexual Abuse in the Family EnvironmentMay 27, 2026
7. 2.0.7Children and Families that go Missing (Including Unborn Children)November 15, 2024
8. 2.0.8Children from Abroad, including Victims of Modern Slavery, Trafficking and ExploitationMay 27, 2026
9. 2.0.9Children with Disabilities/Complex NeedsNovember 13, 2025
10. 2.0.10Children Living Away from HomeMay 23, 2024
11. 2.0.11Children Missing EducationNovember 13, 2025
12. 2.0.12Children Missing from Home and CareMay 27, 2025
13. 2.0.13Children of Parents with Learning DisabilitiesMay 27, 2025
14. 2.0.14Children of Parents with Mental Health ProblemsMay 27, 2026
15. 2.0.15Children of Parents who Misuse Drugs and/or AlcoholMay 27, 2026
16. 2.0.16Visits to Prisons by ChildrenMay 23, 2024
17. 2.0.17Children Visiting Psychiatric Wards and FacilitiesApril 10, 2024
18. 2.0.18Concealed PregnanciesApril 10, 2024
19. 2.0.19Dangerous Dogs and Safeguarding ChildrenNovember 13, 2025
20. 2.0.20Domestic AbuseMay 27, 2026
21. 2.0.21Online Safety: Children Exposed to Abuse through the Digital MediaMay 27, 2025
22. 2.0.22Fabricated or Induced Illness
    Updated
    May 27, 2026
23. 2.0.23Female Genital MutilationNovember 13, 2025
24. 2.0.24Forced MarriageMay 27, 2026
25. 2.0.25Gang Activity, Youth Violence and Criminal Exploitation Affecting ChildrenMay 27, 2026
26. 2.0.26Sexual Harm Consultation GroupApril 10, 2024
27. 2.0.27Harmful Sexual BehaviourMay 27, 2025
28. 2.0.28So-Called 'Honour' Based AbuseMay 23, 2024
29. 2.0.29Managing Individuals who Pose a Risk to ChildrenApril 10, 2024
30. 2.0.30NeglectApril 10, 2024
31. 2.0.31Pre-BirthMay 27, 2026
32. 2.0.32Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racist Practice November 13, 2025
33. 2.0.33Radicalisation, Terrorist and Extremist IdeologyMay 27, 2025
34. 2.0.34Safeguarding Children with a Social Worker, Children in Care and Children Previously in Care at SchoolNovember 13, 2025
35. 2.0.35Self Harm and Suicidal Behaviour
    Updated
    May 27, 2026
36. 2.0.36SurrogacyApril 10, 2024
37. 2.0.37Transitional SafeguardingMay 27, 2025
38. 2.0.38Underage Sexual ActivityApril 10, 2024
39. 2.0.39Working with Interpreters and others with Special Communication SkillsApril 10, 2024

3.Improving Child Protection and Safeguarding Practice

1. 3.0.1Child Safeguarding Practice ReviewsNovember 15, 2024
2. 3.0.2Child Death Reviews
3. 3.0.3Information Sharing: Advice for Safeguarding Practitioners
4. 3.0.4Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel - Guidance for Safeguarding Partners and Child Protection Professionals on What the Panel Does and How it Works

4.Multi-Agency Safeguarding Arrangements

1. 4.0.1Multi-Agency Safeguarding ArrangementsMay 27, 2025
2. 4.0.2Organisational ResponsibilitiesMay 23, 2024
3. 4.0.3Serious Violence DutyMay 23, 2024
4. 4.0.4Managing Professional Differences and Mutual Challenge Local Policy and Guidance
   Updated
   May 27, 2026
5. 4.0.5Complaints in Relation to Child Protection ConferenceApril 10, 2024
6. 4.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkApril 10, 2024
7. 4.0.7Guidance for Safe Recruitment, Selection and Retention for Staff and VolunteersMay 27, 2025
8. 4.0.8Information Sharing: Advice for Safeguarding Practitioners

5.Appendices and Protocols

5.1Local Protocols

1. 5.1.1Local ProtocolsTo Follow

5.2Appendices

1. 5.2.1Using this ManualNovember 13, 2025
2. 5.2.2National Contacts
3. 5.2.3Glossary
4. 5.2.4NICE Guidelines
5. 5.2.5Amendments