Contents

1.Core Procedures

1. 1.0.1Safeguarding Partnership PrinciplesMay 23, 2024
2. 1.0.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectNovember 15, 2024
3. 1.0.3Referrals
   Updated
   November 15, 2024
4. 1.0.4AssessmentMay 23, 2024
5. 1.0.5Child Protection Enquiries - Section 47 Children Act 1989November 15, 2024
6. 1.0.6Child Protection ConferencesNovember 15, 2024
7. 1.0.7Child Protection PlansApril 10, 2024
8. 1.0.8Children and Families Moving Across Local Authority BoundariesApril 10, 2024
9. 1.0.9Allegations Against Staff or VolunteersMay 23, 2024
10. 1.0.10Organised and Complex AbuseApril 10, 2024
11. 1.0.11Information Sharing
    Updated
    November 15, 2024
12. 1.0.12Good Practice Supporting the Voice of the Child
    Updated
    November 15, 2024
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 ChildrenApril 10, 2024
3. 2.0.3BullyingNovember 15, 2024
4. 2.0.4Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA)November 15, 2024
5. 2.0.5Child Exploitation (including Child Sexual Exploitation and Criminal Exploitation)November 15, 2024
6. 2.0.6Child Sexual Abuse in the Family EnvironmentApril 10, 2024
7. 2.0.7Children and Families that go Missing (Including Unborn Children)
   Updated
   November 15, 2024
8. 2.0.8Children from Abroad, including Victims of Modern Slavery, Trafficking and Exploitation
   Updated
   November 15, 2024
9. 2.0.9Children Living Away from HomeMay 23, 2024
10. 2.0.10Children Missing EducationMay 23, 2024
11. 2.0.11Children Missing from Home and CareNovember 15, 2024
12. 2.0.12Children Moving Across Local Authority BoundariesApril 10, 2024
13. 2.0.13Children of Parents with Learning Difficulties/DisabilitiesApril 10, 2024
14. 2.0.14Children of Parents with Mental Health ProblemsNovember 15, 2024
15. 2.0.15Children of Parents who Misuse Drugs and/or AlcoholNovember 15, 2024
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 ChildrenMay 23, 2024
20. 2.0.20Disabled ChildrenApril 10, 2024
21. 2.0.21Domestic AbuseNovember 15, 2024
22. 2.0.22Online Safety: Children Exposed to Abuse through the Digital Media
    Updated
    November 15, 2024
23. 2.0.23Fabricated or Induced IllnessNovember 15, 2024
24. 2.0.24Female Genital MutilationNovember 15, 2024
25. 2.0.25Forced MarriageNovember 15, 2024
26. 2.0.26Gang Activity, Youth Violence and Criminal Exploitation Affecting ChildrenMay 23, 2024
27. 2.0.27Sexual Harm Consultation GroupApril 10, 2024
28. 2.0.28Harmful Sexual BehaviourApril 10, 2024
29. 2.0.29So-Called 'Honour' Based AbuseMay 23, 2024
30. 2.0.30Managing Individuals who Pose a Risk to ChildrenApril 10, 2024
31. 2.0.31NeglectApril 10, 2024
32. 2.0.32Pre-BirthMay 23, 2024
33. 2.0.33RacismApril 10, 2024
34. 2.0.34Safeguarding Children and Young People Against Radicalisation and Violent ExtremismNovember 15, 2024
35. 2.0.35Safeguarding Children with a Social Worker, Children in Care and Children Previously in Care at SchoolNovember 15, 2024
36. 2.0.36Self Harm and Suicidal BehaviourNovember 15, 2024
37. 2.0.37SurrogacyApril 10, 2024
38. 2.0.38Transitional SafeguardingApril 10, 2024
39. 2.0.39Underage Sexual ActivityApril 10, 2024
40. 2.0.40Working 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 ArrangementsNovember 15, 2024
2. 4.0.2Organisational ResponsibilitiesMay 23, 2024
3. 4.0.3Serious Violence DutyMay 23, 2024
4. 4.0.4Managing Professional Differences PolicyApril 10, 2024
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 Volunteers
   Updated
   November 15, 2024
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 15, 2024
2. 5.2.2National Contacts
3. 5.2.3Glossary
4. 5.2.4NICE Guidelines
5. 5.2.5Amendments