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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 PrinciplesJune 10, 2024
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeMay 23, 2025
  3. 1.0.3Children’s GuideJune 10, 2024
  4. 1.0.4Providing Personalised CareNovember 4, 2025
  5. 1.0.5Information SharingMay 23, 2025
  6. 1.0.6Case RecordingNovember 4, 2025
  7. 1.0.7Consents and Delegated AuthorityJune 10, 2024
  8. 1.0.8Code of ConductJune 14, 2024
  9. 1.0.9Equality and DiversityJune 10, 2024
  10. 1.0.10Emergency Admissions PolicyNovember 4, 2025
  11. 1.0.11HSCP Neglect Multi-Agency StrategyMay 23, 2025
  12. 1.0.12Introducing a Young Person to WestbrookJune 14, 2024
  13. 1.0.13Protocols, Guidance and Procedures (Hounslow and National)May 23, 2025

2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings

  1. 2.0.1Consultation and ParticipationNovember 4, 2025
  2. 2.0.2Contact with Parents/Carers/Siblings and OthersJune 10, 2024
  3. 2.0.3Social Visits (Including Overnight Stays)June 10, 2024
  4. 2.0.4Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and PhotographsNovember 4, 2025
  5. 2.0.5Social Worker VisitsJune 10, 2024
  6. 2.0.6Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersJune 10, 2024
  7. 2.0.7BedroomsJune 10, 2024
  8. 2.0.8Access to RecordsJune 10, 2024

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationNovember 4, 2025

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School TripsNovember 4, 2025
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenJune 10, 2024
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesNovember 4, 2025

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health Care Assessments and PlansNovember 4, 2025
  2. 5.0.2Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesNovember 4, 2025
  3. 5.0.3Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care NeedsNovember 4, 2025
  4. 5.0.4Sexual Health and RelationshipsJune 10, 2024
  5. 5.0.5Westbrook Transgender GuidanceJune 10, 2024
  6. 5.0.6Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)November 4, 2025
  7. 5.0.7Provision and Preparation of MealsNovember 4, 2025
  8. 5.0.8Health and SafetyNovember 4, 2025
  9. 5.0.9Drugs and Substance MisuseJune 10, 2024
  10. 5.0.10Smoking and AlcoholMay 23, 2025
  11. 5.0.11Medication PolicyMay 23, 2025
  12. 5.0.12Medication ProcedureMay 23, 2025
  13. 5.0.13Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesJune 10, 2024

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Key Worker GuidanceJune 10, 2024
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportNovember 4, 2025
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical InterventionNovember 4, 2025
  4. 6.0.4Guidance on Methods of Care and ControlJune 14, 2024
  5. 6.0.5Searching Children/BedroomsNovember 4, 2025
  6. 6.0.6Countering Bullying and Peer AbuseNovember 4, 2024
  7. 6.0.7Dealing with Challenging and Violent BehaviourJune 14, 2024
  8. 6.0.8Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the PoliceJune 10, 2024

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Relationships and Physical Contact with ChildrenJune 10, 2024
  2. 7.0.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectMay 23, 2025
  3. 7.0.3Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsNovember 4, 2025
  4. 7.0.4Child Protection ReferralJune 14, 2024
  5. 7.0.5Missing Children Grab PackJune 10, 2024
  6. 7.0.6Metropolitan Police Missing Person Process and Partnership - Joint Responsibility AgreementJune 14, 2024
  7. 7.0.7Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual ExploitationNovember 4, 2025
  8. 7.0.8Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and ExtremismNovember 4, 2024
  9. 7.0.9Allegations Against Staff and VolunteersNovember 4, 2025
  10. 7.0.10Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkNovember 4, 2025
  11. 7.0.11ComplaintsJune 10, 2024
  12. 7.0.12Role of Appropriate AdultsNovember 4, 2025
  13. 7.0.13Self Harm and Suicidal BehaviourJune 10, 2024
  14. 7.0.14Female Genital MutilationNovember 4, 2025
  15. 7.0.15Visitors to the HomeJune 10, 2024
  16. 7.0.16Surveillance and MonitoringNovember 4, 2025
  17. 7.0.17Child Criminal Exploitation and County LinesNovember 4, 2025
  18. 7.0.18Managing E-Safety and StrategyJune 14, 2024

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementNovember 4, 2025
  2. 8.0.2Workforce Development PlanMay 23, 2025
  3. 8.0.3Monitoring and ReviewMay 23, 2025
  4. 8.0.4Notification of Serious EventsNovember 4, 2025
  5. 8.0.5Recording and Reporting of AccidentsNovember 4, 2025
  6. 8.0.6Staffing and Safe RecruitmentNovember 4, 2025
  7. 8.0.7Staff Supervision and AppraisalNovember 4, 2025
  8. 8.0.8Lone WorkingJune 10, 2024
  9. 8.0.9Staffing Levels, Rotas and HandoverJune 11, 2024
  10. 8.0.10Gift Giving and ReceivingJune 10, 2024
  11. 8.0.11Unit FinancesJune 10, 2024
  12. 8.0.12Daily Shift Leading ProcedureJune 14, 2024
  13. 8.0.13Sleeping In and Night SecurityJune 11, 2024
  14. 8.0.14Fire and Emergency Situations PolicyJune 11, 2024
  15. 8.0.15Local Area Risk AssessmentMay 23, 2025
  16. 8.0.16Virtual College

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Placements and AdmissionsNovember 4, 2025
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningNovember 4, 2025
  3. 9.0.3Emergency Placement and Emergency ReviewsJune 10, 2024
  4. 9.0.4Placement Planning MeetingsJune 14, 2024
  5. 9.0.5Risk Assessment and PlanningNovember 4, 2025
  6. 9.0.6Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsNovember 4, 2025
  7. 9.0.7Preparation for Leaving CareNovember 4, 2024
  8. 9.0.8Moving to Another PlacementNovember 4, 2024
  9. 9.0.9Transition and Moving OnJune 14, 2024

Last Updated: May 23, 2025

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