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Working Together To Safeguard Children 2026 Update.

The Mental Health Act 2025 Reforms.

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1.Quality and Purpose of Care

  1. 1.0.1Residential Child Care – Key PrinciplesFebruary 20, 2026
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeFebruary 20, 2026
  3. 1.0.3Children's GuideFebruary 20, 2026
  4. 1.0.4Providing Personalised CareFebruary 20, 2026
  5. 1.0.5Information SharingFebruary 20, 2026
  6. 1.0.6Case RecordingAugust 19, 2025
  7. 1.0.7Consents and Delegated AuthorityJune 17, 2024
  8. 1.0.8Equality and DiversityJune 13, 2024
  9. 1.0.9NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People

2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings

  1. 2.0.1Consultation and ParticipationFebruary 20, 2026
  2. 2.0.2Contact with Parents/Carers/Siblings and OthersFebruary 20, 2026
  3. 2.0.3Social Visits (including Overnight Stays)February 20, 2026
  4. 2.0.4Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsFebruary 20, 2026
  5. 2.0.5Social Worker VisitsFebruary 20, 2026
  6. 2.0.6Advocacy and Independent VisitorsAugust 19, 2025
  7. 2.0.7BedroomsFebruary 20, 2026
  8. 2.0.8Access to RecordsFebruary 20, 2026

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationAugust 19, 2025

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School TripsFebruary 20, 2026
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenJune 14, 2024
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesFebruary 20, 2025

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health Care Assessments and PlansFebruary 20, 2026
  2. 5.0.2Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesFebruary 20, 2026
  3. 5.0.3Sexual Health and RelationshipsFebruary 20, 2026
  4. 5.0.4Infections and Blood Borne VirusesFebruary 20, 2026
  5. 5.0.5Provision and Preparation of MealsAugust 27, 2025
  6. 5.0.6Drugs and Substance MisuseFebruary 20, 2026
  7. 5.0.7Smoking and AlcoholFebruary 20, 2026
  8. 5.0.8Health and SafetyAugust 19, 2025
  9. 5.0.9First Aid, Home Remedies and Medication
    Updated
    February 20, 2026
  10. 5.0.10Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesFebruary 20, 2026
  11. 5.0.11Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities/Health Care Needs
    Updated
    February 20, 2026

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Key Worker GuidanceFebruary 20, 2026
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportFebruary 20, 2025
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical Interventions
    Updated
    February 20, 2026
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsAugust 27, 2025
  5. 6.0.5Countering Bullying and Peer AbuseFebruary 20, 2026
  6. 6.0.6Dealing with Challenging and Violent BehaviourFebruary 20, 2026
  7. 6.0.7Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the Police
    Updated
    February 20, 2026

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Relationships and Physical Contact with ChildrenFebruary 20, 2026
  2. 7.0.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectFebruary 20, 2026
  3. 7.0.3Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsFebruary 20, 2026
  4. 7.0.4Missing ChildrenAugust 27, 2025
  5. 7.0.5Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationFebruary 20, 2026
  6. 7.0.6Safeguarding children from Radicalisation and ExtremismFebruary 20, 2026
  7. 7.0.7Allegations Against Staff and VolunteersFebruary 20, 2026
  8. 7.0.8Whistleblowing and AllegationsFebruary 20, 2025
  9. 7.0.9Representations and ComplaintsFebruary 20, 2026
  10. 7.0.10Role of Appropriate AdultsAugust 27, 2025
  11. 7.0.11Self Harm and Suicidal BehaviourFebruary 20, 2026
  12. 7.0.12Female Genital MutilationFebruary 20, 2026
  13. 7.0.13Visitors to the HomeFebruary 20, 2026
  14. 7.0.14Surveillance and MonitoringAugust 27, 2025
  15. 7.0.15Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
    Updated
    February 20, 2026

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementAugust 19, 2025
  2. 8.0.2Monitoring and ReviewFebruary 20, 2026
  3. 8.0.3Notification of Serious EventsFebruary 20, 2026
  4. 8.0.4Staffing and Safe RecruitmentAugust 27, 2025
  5. 8.0.5Staff Supervision and AppraisalAugust 19, 2025
  6. 8.0.6Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJune 17, 2024
  7. 8.0.7Lone WorkingFebruary 20, 2026
  8. 8.0.8Staffing Levels, Rotas and HandoverFebruary 20, 2026
  9. 8.0.9Gift Giving and ReceivingJune 17, 2024
  10. 8.0.10Petty Cash and FinanceFebruary 20, 2026
  11. 8.0.11Daily Routine and House RulesFebruary 20, 2026
  12. 8.0.12Sleeping In and Night SecurityFebruary 20, 2026

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionAugust 19, 2025
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningAugust 19, 2025
  3. 9.0.3Risk Assessment and PlanningFebruary 20, 2025
  4. 9.0.4Emergency Placements and Emergency ReviewsFebruary 20, 2026
  5. 9.0.5Placement Planning MeetingsFebruary 20, 2026
  6. 9.0.6Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsAugust 19, 2025
  7. 9.0.7Preparation for Leaving CareFebruary 20, 2026
  8. 9.0.8Moving to Another PlacementFebruary 20, 2026

Last Updated: February 20, 2026

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