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Amendments

2024

October 2024

Children from Abroad, including Victims of Modern Slavery, Trafficking and Exploitation

In October 2024, a link to BASW Age Assessment Practice Guidance was added in Section 1.2.1, Age Assessment. A link to Operation Innerste Process: Caseworker Guidance was added in Further Information.

Referrals

In October 2024, this chapter was updated throughout in line with revised Working Together to Safeguard Children.

Guidance for Safe Recruitment, Selection and Retention for Staff and Volunteers

In October 2024, a link was added to Education Supply Chains - A Better Hiring Toolkit.

Child Protection Conferences

This chapter was updated in October 2024 with new guidance from Working Together to Safeguard Children around purpose and function of Child Protection Conferences and the role of the Lead Practitioner.

Good Practice Supporting the Voice of the Child

In October 2024, minor amendments were made in line with revised Working Together to Safeguard Children.

Dangerous Dogs and Safeguarding Children

This chapter was refreshed in October 2024.

Child Protection Enquiries - Section 47 Children Act 1989

In October 2024, this chapter was updated throughout in line with revised Working Together to Safeguard Children.

Child Criminal Exploitation

In October 2024, minor amendments were made to definitions in line with Working Together to Safeguard Children.

Recognising Abuse and Neglect

This chapter was updated throughout in October 2024.