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Working Together To Safeguard Children 2026 Update.

The Mental Health Act 2025 Reforms.

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1.About Us

  1. 1.0.1Using this HandbookJanuary 6, 2026
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeJanuary 6, 2025
  3. 1.0.3Promoting Equality and DiversityJanuary 6, 2026
  4. 1.0.4Young Person’s GuideJanuary 6, 2025

2.Being a Supported Lodgings Host

  1. 2.0.1What Happens Now I Am Approved?May 15, 2024
  2. 2.0.2Developing a Safer Caring PlanJanuary 6, 2026
  3. 2.0.3Support and SupervisionMay 15, 2024
  4. 2.0.4Money Matters and InsuranceJanuary 6, 2025
  5. 2.0.5Support to Your Own ChildrenMay 15, 2024
  6. 2.0.6Reviewing My Approval and AppealsJanuary 6, 2025
  7. 2.0.7Training and DevelopmentMay 15, 2024
  8. 2.0.8Recording and Information SharingJanuary 6, 2025
  9. 2.0.9Serious Events and Notifications - When I need to tell other people about thingsMay 15, 2024
  10. 2.0.10Working with Families and other ProfessionalsMay 15, 2024
  11. 2.0.11Appendix 1: Developing a Safer Caring Plan Template

3.Safeguarding Everyone in our Household

  1. 3.0.1Safeguarding Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsMay 15, 2024
  2. 3.0.2What Happens If an Allegation is Made Against Me or My Family?January 6, 2025
  3. 3.0.3Complaints by and for Young PeopleMay 15, 2024
  4. 3.0.4How Can I Make a Complaint against the Supported Lodgings ServiceJanuary 6, 2026
  5. 3.0.5WhistleblowingMay 15, 2024
  6. 3.0.6Missing Young PeopleJanuary 6, 2026
  7. 3.0.7Internet, Photographs and Mobile Phones
    Updated
    January 6, 2026
  8. 3.0.8BullyingMay 15, 2024
  9. 3.0.9Sexual ExploitationMay 15, 2024
  10. 3.0.10Extremism and RadicalisationJanuary 6, 2025
  11. 3.0.11Self-Harm and Suicidal BehaviourJanuary 6, 2025
  12. 3.0.12Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
    Updated
    January 6, 2026
  13. 3.0.13Female Genital MutilationJanuary 6, 2026
  14. 3.0.14Health and SafetyMay 15, 2024
  15. 3.0.15Surveillance and MonitoringJanuary 6, 2025

4.The Placement

  1. 4.0.1Understanding Placement Plans and Looked After ReviewsMay 15, 2024
  2. 4.0.2Helping a Young Person to Settle Into Your HomeMay 15, 2024
  3. 4.0.3My Placement May Be Breaking DownMay 15, 2024
  4. 4.0.4Ending a PlacementMay 15, 2024

5.Caring for Young People

  1. 5.0.1What Decisions Can I Make?May 15, 2024
  2. 5.0.2Involving Young People in Decision MakingMay 15, 2024
  3. 5.0.3Risk Assessment and PlanningMay 15, 2024
  4. 5.0.4HealthMay 15, 2024
  5. 5.0.5Education and TrainingMay 15, 2024
  6. 5.0.6Contact Between the Young Person, their Family and OthersJanuary 6, 2026
  7. 5.0.7Positive Behaviour SupportMay 15, 2024
  8. 5.0.8Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintJanuary 6, 2025
  9. 5.0.9Relationships and SexJanuary 6, 2025
  10. 5.0.10Alcohol, Drugs and Smoking
    Updated
    January 6, 2026
  11. 5.0.11IdentityMay 15, 2024
  12. 5.0.12Keeping MemoriesMay 15, 2024
  13. 5.0.13Transporting Young PeopleMay 15, 2024
  14. 5.0.14Overnight StaysMay 15, 2024
  15. 5.0.15First Aid and Medication
    Updated
    January 6, 2026
  16. 5.0.16Moving Towards IndependenceJanuary 6, 2025
  17. 5.0.17Food Preparation, Food Safety and HygieneJanuary 6, 2026
  18. 5.0.18Supporting Young People with Money Management and BudgetingJune 13, 2023

6.Resources

  1. 6.0.1Local Resources

Last Updated: May 15, 2024

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