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1.Local Protocols

  1. 1.0.1Safeguarding Partnership ArrangementsNovember 6, 2023
  2. 1.0.2Arrangements for Child Safeguarding Practice ReviewsNovember 6, 2023
  3. 1.0.3Arrangements for Child Death ReviewsNovember 6, 2023

2.Core Procedures

  1. 2.0.1Recognising Abuse and NeglectOctober 1, 2025
  2. 2.0.2ReferralsOctober 1, 2024
  3. 2.0.3AssessmentOctober 1, 2025
  4. 2.0.4Child Protection Enquiries - Section 47 Children Act 1989April 16, 2024
  5. 2.0.5Child Protection ConferencesOctober 1, 2024
  6. 2.0.6Child Protection PlansFebruary 24, 2022
  7. 2.0.7Children and Families Moving Across Local Authority Boundaries or AbroadNovember 6, 2023
  8. 2.0.8Allegations Against Staff or VolunteersApril 16, 2025
  9. 2.0.9Organised and Complex AbuseJanuary 9, 2023
  10. 2.0.10Information SharingApril 16, 2025
  11. 2.0.11Good Practice Supporting the Voice of the ChildOctober 1, 2024
  12. 2.0.12Early Intervention: Policy and Provision (House of Commons Library)

3.Safeguarding Practice Guidance

  1. 3.0.1Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (APVA)April 16, 2024
  2. 3.0.2Bruising in Babies and ChildrenFebruary 11, 2023
  3. 3.0.3BullyingOctober 1, 2025
  4. 3.0.4Child Sexual Abuse in the Family EnvironmentOctober 1, 2025
  5. 3.0.5Child Sexual ExploitationOctober 1, 2025
  6. 3.0.6Child Criminal Exploitation
    Updated
    October 1, 2025
  7. 3.0.7Children from Abroad, including Victims of Modern Slavery, Trafficking and ExploitationOctober 1, 2025
  8. 3.0.8Children Living Away from HomeOctober 1, 2025
  9. 3.0.9MissingFebruary 24, 2022
  10. 3.0.10Parents with Learning Disabilities
    Updated
    October 1, 2025
  11. 3.0.11Parents with Mental Health ProblemsApril 16, 2025
  12. 3.0.12Parents who Misuse SubstancesOctober 1, 2025
  13. 3.0.13Visits to Prisons by ChildrenOctober 1, 2025
  14. 3.0.14Visits to Psychiatric Wards and Facilities by ChildrenOctober 1, 2025
  15. 3.0.15Concealed PregnanciesJanuary 9, 2023
  16. 3.0.16Dangerous Dogs and Safeguarding ChildrenOctober 1, 2025
  17. 3.0.17Children with Disabilities/Complex Needs
    Updated
    October 1, 2025
  18. 3.0.18Domestic AbuseOctober 1, 2024
  19. 3.0.19Online SafetyOctober 1, 2025
  20. 3.0.20Fabricated or Induced Illness/Perplexing PresentationsFebruary 24, 2022
  21. 3.0.21Female Genital MutilationOctober 1, 2025
  22. 3.0.22Forced MarriageApril 16, 2024
  23. 3.0.23Gang Activity, Youth Violence and Criminal Exploitation Affecting ChildrenOctober 1, 2024
  24. 3.0.24Harmful Sexual BehaviourOctober 1, 2025
  25. 3.0.25So-Called 'Honour' Based AbuseApril 16, 2024
  26. 3.0.26NeglectJanuary 9, 2023
  27. 3.0.27Pre-BirthApril 16, 2025
  28. 3.0.28Radicalisation, Terrorist and Extremist IdeologyOctober 1, 2024
  29. 3.0.29Self Harm and Suicidal BehaviourApril 16, 2025
  30. 3.0.30Child Abuse linked to Faith or BeliefOctober 1, 2025
  31. 3.0.31Underage Sexual ActivityOctober 1, 2024
  32. 3.0.32Working with Interpreters and others with Special Communication SkillsFebruary 24, 2022
  33. 3.0.33Transitional SafeguardingOctober 1, 2025
  34. 3.0.34Safeguarding Children with a Social Worker, Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children at SchoolOctober 1, 2025

4.Safeguarding Partnership Arrangements (Roles and Responsibilities)

  1. 4.0.1Multi-Agency Safeguarding ArrangementsOctober 1, 2024
  2. 4.0.2Conflict Resolution PolicyJanuary 9, 2023
  3. 4.0.3Complaints in Relation to Child Protection ConferenceJanuary 9, 2023
  4. 4.0.4Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkApril 16, 2024
  5. 4.0.5Guidance for Safe Recruitment, Selection and Retention for Staff and VolunteersApril 16, 2025
  6. 4.0.6Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews
  7. 4.0.7Child Death Reviews
  8. 4.0.8Organisational Responsibilities
  9. 4.0.9Serious Violence Duty
  10. 4.0.10Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel - Guidance for Safeguarding Partners and Child Protection Professionals on What the Panel Does and How it Works

5.Appendices

  1. 5.0.1Using this ManualOctober 1, 2025
  2. 5.0.2Local ContactsFebruary 23, 2022
  3. 5.0.3National Contacts
  4. 5.0.4Glossary
  5. 5.0.5NICE Guidelines
  6. 5.0.6Amendments

Last Updated: October 1, 2025

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