Contents

1.Core Procedures

1. 1.0.1Safeguarding Partnership PrinciplesOctober 30, 2025
2. 1.0.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectOctober 30, 2025
3. 1.0.3ReferralsOctober 30, 2025
4. 1.0.4AssessmentMarch 5, 2026
5. 1.0.5Child Protection Enquiries - Section 47 Children Act 1989March 5, 2026
6. 1.0.6Child Protection ConferencesMarch 5, 2026
7. 1.0.7Child Protection PlansMarch 5, 2026
8. 1.0.8Children and Families Moving Across Local Authority Boundaries or Abroad
   Updated
   March 5, 2026
9. 1.0.9Allegations Against Staff or VolunteersOctober 30, 2025
10. 1.0.10Organised and Complex AbuseMarch 20, 2025
11. 1.0.11Information SharingMarch 5, 2026
12. 1.0.12Good Practice Supporting the Voice of the Child, Parents and CarersMarch 5, 2026
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 5, 2026
3. 2.0.3BullyingMarch 5, 2026
4. 2.0.4Child Sexual Abuse in the Family EnvironmentOctober 30, 2025
5. 2.0.5Child Sexual ExploitationMarch 5, 2026
6. 2.0.6Child Criminal ExploitationMarch 5, 2026
7. 2.0.7Children from Abroad, including Victims of Modern Slavery, Trafficking and ExploitationOctober 30, 2025
8. 2.0.8Children Living Away from Home
   Updated
   March 5, 2026
9. 2.0.9MissingOctober 30, 2025
10. 2.0.10Safeguarding Children with a Social Worker, Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children at SchoolMarch 5, 2026
11. 2.0.11Parents with Learning DisabilitiesMarch 5, 2026
12. 2.0.12Parents with Mental Health ProblemsJanuary 20, 2025
13. 2.0.13Parents who Misuse SubstancesOctober 30, 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 5, 2026
17. 2.0.17Dangerous Dogs and Safeguarding ChildrenMarch 5, 2026
18. 2.0.18Children with Disabilities/Complex NeedsMarch 5, 2026
19. 2.0.19Domestic AbuseOctober 30, 2025
20. 2.0.20Online SafetyMarch 5, 2026
21. 2.0.21Fabricated or Induced Illness/Perplexing Presentations GuidanceMarch 20, 2025
22. 2.0.22Female Genital MutilationOctober 30, 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 BehaviourMarch 5, 2026
26. 2.0.26So Called 'Honour-Based' AbuseMay 21, 2024
27. 2.0.27NeglectMarch 5, 2026
28. 2.0.28Multi-Agency Pre-Birth ProtocolMarch 5, 2026
29. 2.0.29Radicalisation, Terrorist and Extremist IdeologyOctober 30, 2025
30. 2.0.30Self Harm and Suicidal IdeationOctober 30, 2025
31. 2.0.31Child Abuse linked to Faith or BeliefOctober 30, 2025
32. 2.0.32Underage Sexual ActivityOctober 30, 2025
33. 2.0.33Working with Interpreters and others with Special Communication SkillsFebruary 6, 2025
34. 2.0.34Transitional SafeguardingOctober 30, 2025
35. 2.0.35Safer Sleep GuidanceOctober 30, 2025

3.Safeguarding Partnership Arrangements (Roles and Responsibilities)

1. 3.0.1Multi-Agency Safeguarding ArrangementsOctober 30, 2025
2. 3.0.2Child Safeguarding Practice ReviewsOctober 30, 2025
3. 3.0.3Child Death ReviewsOctober 30, 2025
4. 3.0.4Conflict Resolution and Professional Challenge ProcessMarch 5, 2026
5. 3.0.5Complaints in Relation to Child Protection ConferenceMarch 20, 2025
6. 3.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkOctober 30, 2025
7. 3.0.7Guidance for Safe Recruitment, Selection and Retention for Staff and VolunteersOctober 30, 2025
8. 3.0.8Serious Violence DutyOctober 30, 2025
9. 3.0.9Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA)Under Review
10. 3.0.10Organisational Responsibilities
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. 4.1.1Local Resources

4.2Appendices

1. 4.2.1Using this ManualMarch 20, 2025
2. 4.2.2Local ContactsOctober 30, 2025
3. 4.2.3National Contacts
4. 4.2.4Glossary
5. 4.2.5NICE Guidelines