Contents

1.Core Procedures

1. 1.0.1Recognising Abuse and NeglectMay 11, 2026
2. 1.0.2ReferralsNovember 15, 2024
3. 1.0.3AssessmentNovember 14, 2025
4. 1.0.4Local Protocol for AssessmentNovember 15, 2024
5. 1.0.5Child Protection Enquiries - Section 47 Children Act 1989November 15, 2024
6. 1.0.6Child Protection ConferencesMay 13, 2025
7. 1.0.7Child Protection PlansFebruary 24, 2022
8. 1.0.8Children and Families Moving Across Local Authority Boundaries or AbroadMay 11, 2026
9. 1.0.9Allegations Against Staff or VolunteersMay 13, 2025
10. 1.0.10Organised and Complex AbuseMay 17, 2024
11. 1.0.11Information SharingMay 13, 2025
12. 1.0.12Good Practice Supporting the Voice of the ChildNovember 14, 2025
13. 1.0.13Early Intervention: Policy and Provision (House of Commons Library)

2.Safeguarding Practice Guidance

1. 2.0.1Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (APVA)May 17, 2024
2. 2.0.2Kent and Medway Protocol for the Management of Actual or Suspected Bruising in Infants and Children who are Not Independently MobileMay 17, 2024
3. 2.0.3BullyingMay 11, 2026
4. 2.0.4Child Sexual Abuse in the Family EnvironmentMay 11, 2026
5. 2.0.5Safeguarding Children Abused Through ExploitationMay 17, 2024
6. 2.0.6Children from Abroad, including Victims of Modern Slavery, Trafficking and ExploitationNovember 14, 2025
7. 2.0.7Children Living Away from HomeNovember 14, 2025
8. 2.0.8MissingMay 13, 2025
9. 2.0.9Safeguarding Children with a Social Worker, Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children at SchoolMay 11, 2026
10. 2.0.10Parents with Learning Disabilities
    Updated
    May 11, 2026
11. 2.0.11Parents with Mental Health ProblemsMay 13, 2025
12. 2.0.12Parents who Misuse SubstancesNovember 14, 2025
13. 2.0.13Visits to Prisons by ChildrenNovember 14, 2025
14. 2.0.14Visits to Psychiatric Wards and Facilities by ChildrenNovember 14, 2025
15. 2.0.15Concealed PregnanciesMay 11, 2026
16. 2.0.16Dangerous Dogs and Safeguarding ChildrenMay 11, 2026
17. 2.0.17Children with Disabilities/Complex NeedsNovember 14, 2025
18. 2.0.18Domestic Abuse
    Updated
    May 11, 2026
19. 2.0.19Online SafetyMay 11, 2026
20. 2.0.20Fabricated or Induced Illness/Perplexing Presentations
    Updated
    May 11, 2026
21. 2.0.21Female Genital MutilationMay 17, 2024
22. 2.0.22Male Circumcision Policy and Procedure
    Updated
    May 11, 2026
23. 2.0.23Forced MarriageMay 11, 2026
24. 2.0.24Gang Activity, Youth Violence and Criminal Exploitation Affecting ChildrenNovember 14, 2025
25. 2.0.25Children who are Sexually Active or Displaying Harmful Sexual BehaviourMay 17, 2024
26. 2.0.26So-Called 'Honour-Based' Abuse (HBA)May 11, 2026
27. 2.0.27Neglect
    Updated
    May 11, 2026
28. 2.0.28Pre-BirthMay 17, 2024
29. 2.0.29Radicalisation, Terrorist and Extremist IdeologyNovember 15, 2024
30. 2.0.30Self Harm and Suicidal Behaviour
    Updated
    May 11, 2026
31. 2.0.31Child Abuse linked to Faith or Belief
    Updated
    May 11, 2026
32. 2.0.32Working with Interpreters and others with Special Communication SkillsMay 11, 2026
33. 2.0.33Transitional Safeguarding
    Updated
    May 11, 2026

3.Safeguarding Partnership Arrangements (Roles and Responsibilities)

1. 3.0.1Safeguarding Partnership ArrangementsMay 13, 2025
2. 3.0.2Organisational ResponsibilitiesNovember 15, 2024
3. 3.0.3Conflict Resolution PolicyMay 17, 2024
4. 3.0.4Complaints in Relation to Child Protection ConferenceMay 17, 2024
5. 3.0.5Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkMay 11, 2026
6. 3.0.6Guidance for Safe Recruitment, Selection and Retention for Staff and Volunteers
   Updated
   May 11, 2026
7. 3.0.7Child Safeguarding Practice ReviewsNovember 15, 2024
8. 3.0.8Child Death ReviewsNovember 15, 2024
9. 3.0.9Serious Violence DutyNovember 15, 2024
10. 3.0.10Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel - Guidance for Safeguarding Partners and Child Protection Professionals on What the Panel Does and How it Works

4.Appendices and Protocols

4.1Local Protocols

1. 4.1.1Local ProtocolsMay 17, 2024

4.2Appendices

1. 4.2.1Using this ManualMay 11, 2026
2. 4.2.2Local ContactsMay 17, 2024
3. 4.2.3National Contacts
4. 4.2.4Glossary
5. 4.2.5NICE Guidelines