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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 10, 2026
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeFebruary 10, 2026
  3. 1.0.3Children's GuideFebruary 10, 2026
  4. 1.0.4Providing Personalised CareFebruary 10, 2026
  5. 1.0.5Equality and DiversityJuly 25, 2022
  6. 1.0.6Information SharingFebruary 10, 2025
  7. 1.0.7Case RecordingFebruary 10, 2026
  8. 1.0.8Consents and Delegated AuthorityJune 10, 2024
  9. 1.0.9NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People

2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings

  1. 2.0.1Children’s Rights ServiceJune 7, 2024
  2. 2.0.2Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersJanuary 5, 2026
  3. 2.0.3Consultation and ParticipationFebruary 10, 2026
  4. 2.0.4Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care Needs
    Updated
    February 10, 2026
  5. 2.0.5Family Time/Contact with Parents/Carers, Siblings and OthersFebruary 10, 2026
  6. 2.0.6Social Visits (including Overnight Stays)January 5, 2026
  7. 2.0.7Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsFebruary 10, 2026
  8. 2.0.8Social Worker VisitsFebruary 10, 2026
  9. 2.0.9BedroomsFebruary 10, 2026
  10. 2.0.10Access to RecordsFebruary 10, 2026

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationFebruary 10, 2026

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School Trips
    Updated
    February 10, 2026
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenAugust 6, 2025
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesFebruary 10, 2026

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health Needs Assessments and Individual Health Care PlansFebruary 10, 2026
  2. 5.0.2Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesFebruary 10, 2026
  3. 5.0.3Sexual Health and RelationshipsFebruary 10, 2026
  4. 5.0.4Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)February 10, 2026
  5. 5.0.5Female Genital MutilationFebruary 10, 2026
  6. 5.0.6Provision and Preparation of MealsFebruary 10, 2026
  7. 5.0.7DrugsFebruary 10, 2026
  8. 5.0.8AlcoholFebruary 10, 2026
  9. 5.0.9SmokingFebruary 10, 2026
  10. 5.0.10First Aid, Homely Remedies and Medication
    Updated
    February 10, 2026
  11. 5.0.11Medication PolicyJune 7, 2024
  12. 5.0.12Rainbow House Medication ProtocolJune 7, 2024
  13. 5.0.13Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesFebruary 10, 2026

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Key Residential Practitioner - GuidanceFebruary 10, 2026
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportFebruary 10, 2026
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical Intervention
    Updated
    February 10, 2026
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsFebruary 10, 2026
  5. 6.0.5BullyingFebruary 10, 2026
  6. 6.0.6Dealing with Challenging and Violent BehaviourFebruary 10, 2026
  7. 6.0.7Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the Police
    Updated
    February 10, 2026

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Relationships and Physical Contact with ChildrenFebruary 10, 2026
  2. 7.0.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectFebruary 10, 2026
  3. 7.0.3Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsFebruary 10, 2026
  4. 7.0.4Missing ChildrenFebruary 10, 2026
  5. 7.0.5Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)February 10, 2026
  6. 7.0.6Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
    Updated
    February 10, 2026
  7. 7.0.7Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismFebruary 10, 2026
  8. 7.0.8Allegations Against Staff and VolunteersFebruary 10, 2026
  9. 7.0.9WhistleblowingFebruary 10, 2026
  10. 7.0.10Complaints by and On Behalf of ChildrenFebruary 10, 2026
  11. 7.0.11Role of Appropriate AdultFebruary 10, 2026
  12. 7.0.12Self Harm and Suicidal BehaviourFebruary 10, 2026
  13. 7.0.13Visitors to the HomeFebruary 10, 2026
  14. 7.0.14Surveillance and MonitoringAugust 6, 2025
  15. 7.0.15Health and SafetyFebruary 10, 2026
  16. 7.0.16Risk Assessment and PlanningFebruary 10, 2026

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementFebruary 10, 2026
  2. 8.0.2Monitoring and ReviewFebruary 10, 2026
  3. 8.0.3Incidents GuidanceFebruary 10, 2026
  4. 8.0.4Notification of Serious EventsFebruary 10, 2026
  5. 8.0.5Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJune 10, 2024
  6. 8.0.6Staff Qualifications and Employment ChecksFebruary 10, 2026
  7. 8.0.7Staffing and Safer RecruitmentFebruary 10, 2026
  8. 8.0.8Staff Supervision and AppraisalFebruary 10, 2026
  9. 8.0.9Key Security ProtocolJune 7, 2024
  10. 8.0.10Lone WorkingFebruary 10, 2026
  11. 8.0.11Staffing Levels, Rotas and HandoverFebruary 10, 2026
  12. 8.0.12Gift Giving and ReceivingJune 7, 2024
  13. 8.0.13Petty Cash GuidanceJune 7, 2024
  14. 8.0.14Daily Routine and House RulesFebruary 10, 2026
  15. 8.0.15Sleeping In and Night SecurityFebruary 10, 2026

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionFebruary 10, 2026
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningFebruary 10, 2026
  3. 9.0.3Emergency Placements and Emergency ReviewsFebruary 10, 2026
  4. 9.0.4Placement Planning MeetingsFebruary 10, 2026
  5. 9.0.5Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsFebruary 10, 2026
  6. 9.0.6Preparation for Leaving CareFebruary 10, 2026
  7. 9.0.7Moving to Another PlacementFebruary 10, 2026
  8. 9.0.8What Should I Expect when I move Placement?June 7, 2024
  9. 9.0.9Rainbow House Short Breaks ServiceJune 7, 2024

Last Updated: February 10, 2026

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