Contents

1.Core Procedures

1. 1.0.1Safeguarding Partnership PrinciplesMarch 19, 2024
2. 1.0.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectMarch 20, 2025
3. 1.0.3ReferralsMarch 20, 2025
4. 1.0.4AssessmentMarch 20, 2025
5. 1.0.5Child Protection Enquiries - Section 47 Children Act 1989March 20, 2025
6. 1.0.6Child Protection ConferencesMarch 20, 2025
7. 1.0.7Child Protection PlansMarch 20, 2025
8. 1.0.8Children and Families Moving Across Local Authority Boundaries or AbroadMarch 20, 2025
9. 1.0.9Allegations Against Staff or VolunteersMarch 20, 2025
10. 1.0.10Organised and Complex AbuseMarch 20, 2025
11. 1.0.11Information SharingMarch 20, 2025
12. 1.0.12Good Practice Supporting the Voice of the ChildMarch 20, 2025
13. 1.0.13Early Intervention: Policy and Provision (House of Commons Library)

2.Safeguarding Practice Guidance

1. 2.0.1Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (APVA)March 20, 2025
2. 2.0.2Bruising in Babies and ChildrenMarch 20, 2025
3. 2.0.3BullyingMarch 20, 2025
4. 2.0.4Child Sexual Abuse in the Family EnvironmentFebruary 6, 2025
5. 2.0.5Child Sexual ExploitationMarch 20, 2025
6. 2.0.6Child Criminal ExploitationMarch 20, 2025
7. 2.0.7Children from Abroad, including Victims of Modern Slavery, Trafficking and ExploitationMarch 20, 2025
8. 2.0.8Children Living Away from HomeFebruary 6, 2025
9. 2.0.9MissingFebruary 6, 2024
10. 2.0.10Safeguarding Children with a Social Worker, Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children at SchoolJuly 24, 2023
11. 2.0.11Parents with Learning DisabilitiesMarch 20, 2025
12. 2.0.12Parents with Mental Health ProblemsJanuary 20, 2025
13. 2.0.13Parents who Misuse SubstancesJanuary 20, 2025
14. 2.0.14Visits to Prisons by ChildrenFebruary 6, 2025
15. 2.0.15Visits to Psychiatric Wards and Facilities by ChildrenFebruary 6, 2025
16. 2.0.16Concealed and Denied PregnanciesMarch 20, 2025
17. 2.0.17Dangerous Dogs and Safeguarding ChildrenFebruary 6, 2025
18. 2.0.18Children with Disabilities/Complex NeedsJanuary 20, 2025
19. 2.0.19Domestic AbuseFebruary 6, 2025
20. 2.0.20Online SafetyMay 21, 2024
21. 2.0.21Fabricated or Induced Illness/Perplexing Presentations GuidanceMarch 20, 2025
22. 2.0.22Female Genital MutilationMarch 20, 2025
23. 2.0.23Forced MarriageFebruary 6, 2025
24. 2.0.24Gang Activity, Youth Violence and Criminal Exploitation Affecting ChildrenFebruary 6, 2025
25. 2.0.25Harmful Sexual BehaviourOctober 18, 2024
26. 2.0.26So Called 'Honour-Based' AbuseMay 21, 2024
27. 2.0.27NeglectMarch 20, 2025
28. 2.0.28Multi-Agency Pre-Birth ProtocolMarch 20, 2025
29. 2.0.29Radicalisation, Terrorist and Extremist IdeologyJuly 17, 2024
30. 2.0.30Self Harm and Suicidal IdeationMarch 20, 2025
31. 2.0.31Child Abuse linked to Faith or BeliefFebruary 6, 2025
32. 2.0.32Underage Sexual ActivityMarch 20, 2025
33. 2.0.33Working with Interpreters and others with Special Communication SkillsFebruary 6, 2025
34. 2.0.34Transitional SafeguardingFebruary 6, 2025

3.Safeguarding Partnership Arrangements (Roles and Responsibilities)

1. 3.0.1Multi-Agency Safeguarding ArrangementsMarch 20, 2025
2. 3.0.2Child Safeguarding Practice ReviewsFebruary 6, 2025
3. 3.0.3Child Death ReviewsFebruary 6, 2025
4. 3.0.4Conflict Resolution PolicyMarch 20, 2025
5. 3.0.5Professional Challenge ProcessMarch 20, 2025
6. 3.0.6Complaints in Relation to Child Protection ConferenceMarch 20, 2025
7. 3.0.7Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkFebruary 6, 2025
8. 3.0.8Guidance for Safe Recruitment, Selection and Retention for Staff and VolunteersOctober 18, 2024
9. 3.0.9Organisational Responsibilities
10. 3.0.10Serious Violence Duty
11. 3.0.11Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel - Guidance for Safeguarding Partners and Child Protection Professionals on What the Panel Does and How it Works

4.Appendices and Protocols

4.1Local Protocols

1. 4.1.1Customer information can be included in this section

4.2Appendices

1. 4.2.1Using this ManualMarch 20, 2025
2. 4.2.2Local ContactsMarch 20, 2025
3. 4.2.3National Contacts
4. 4.2.4Glossary
5. 4.2.5NICE Guidelines