Contents

1.Core Procedures

1. 1.0.1Safeguarding Partnership PrinciplesMay 23, 2024
2. 1.0.2Recognising Abuse and Neglect
   Updated
   May 27, 2025
3. 1.0.3ReferralsNovember 15, 2024
4. 1.0.4AssessmentMay 23, 2024
5. 1.0.5Child Protection Enquiries - Section 47 Children Act 1989May 27, 2025
6. 1.0.6Child Protection ConferencesMay 27, 2025
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 Volunteers
   Updated
   May 27, 2025
10. 1.0.10Organised and Complex AbuseApril 10, 2024
11. 1.0.11Information SharingNovember 15, 2024
12. 1.0.12Good Practice Supporting the Voice of the ChildNovember 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)
   Updated
   May 27, 2025
6. 2.0.6Child Sexual Abuse in the Family Environment
   Updated
   May 27, 2025
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 ExploitationNovember 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 CareMay 27, 2025
12. 2.0.12Children Moving Across Local Authority BoundariesApril 10, 2024
13. 2.0.13Children of Parents with Learning Disabilities
    Updated
    May 27, 2025
14. 2.0.14Children of Parents with Mental Health ProblemsNovember 15, 2024
15. 2.0.15Children of Parents who Misuse Drugs and/or AlcoholMay 27, 2025
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 Abuse
    Updated
    May 27, 2025
22. 2.0.22Online Safety: Children Exposed to Abuse through the Digital Media
    Updated
    May 27, 2025
23. 2.0.23Fabricated or Induced IllnessMay 27, 2025
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 Behaviour
    Updated
    May 27, 2025
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 27, 2025
33. 2.0.33Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racist Practice
    Updated
    May 27, 2025
34. 2.0.34Radicalisation, Terrorist and Extremist Ideology
    Updated
    May 27, 2025
35. 2.0.35Safeguarding Children with a Social Worker, Children in Care and Children Previously in Care at School
    Updated
    May 27, 2025
36. 2.0.36Self Harm and Suicidal BehaviourMay 27, 2025
37. 2.0.37SurrogacyApril 10, 2024
38. 2.0.38Transitional SafeguardingMay 27, 2025
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 Arrangements
   Updated
   May 27, 2025
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
   May 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 ManualMay 27, 2025
2. 5.2.2National Contacts
3. 5.2.3Glossary
4. 5.2.4NICE Guidelines
5. 5.2.5Amendments