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Working Together To Safeguard Children 2026 Update.

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1.Quality and Purpose of Care

  1. 1.0.1Residential Child Care – Key PrinciplesMarch 20, 2026
  2. 1.0.2Statements of PurposeMarch 20, 2026
  3. 1.0.3A Guide for Children and Young People - Living in a Children's HomeSeptember 2, 2024
  4. 1.0.4Equality and DiversityJune 12, 2024
  5. 1.0.5Derby City Council - Pledge to Children in Care
  6. 1.0.6NICE Guideline: Looked After Children and Young People

2.Children's Views, Wishes and Feelings

  1. 2.0.1Consultation and ParticipationSeptember 2, 2025
  2. 2.0.2Providing Personalised CareMarch 20, 2026
  3. 2.0.3Contact with Parents / Carers / Siblings and OthersMarch 20, 2026
  4. 2.0.4Social Visits (including Overnight Stays)June 10, 2024
  5. 2.0.5Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and Photographs
    Updated
    March 20, 2026
  6. 2.0.6Social Worker VisitsMarch 20, 2026
  7. 2.0.7Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing OfficersSeptember 2, 2025
  8. 2.0.8BedroomsMarch 20, 2026
  9. 2.0.9Access to RecordsMarch 20, 2026

3.Education

  1. 3.0.1EducationSeptember 2, 2025

4.Enjoyment and Achievement

  1. 4.0.1Holidays and School Trips
    Updated
    March 20, 2026
  2. 4.0.2Transporting ChildrenSeptember 2, 2025
  3. 4.0.3Leisure and ActivitiesSeptember 2, 2025
  4. 4.0.4Clothing, Pocket Money and AllowancesMarch 20, 2026
  5. 4.0.5Guidance on Young People's Bank AccountsJune 10, 2024

5.Promoting Health and Wellbeing

  1. 5.0.1Health Care Assessments and PlansMarch 20, 2026
  2. 5.0.2Health and Wellbeing, Health Notifications and Access to ServicesMarch 20, 2026
  3. 5.0.3Sexual Health and RelationshipsMarch 20, 2026
  4. 5.0.4Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs)March 20, 2026
  5. 5.0.5Provision and Preparation of MealsSeptember 2, 2025
  6. 5.0.6Health and SafetyJune 13, 2024
  7. 5.0.7Drugs and Substance MisuseMarch 20, 2025
  8. 5.0.8Smoking and Alcohol
    Updated
    March 20, 2025
  9. 5.0.9Medication Policy for Derby Children's HomesJune 10, 2024
  10. 5.0.10Supporting Children and Young People with DisabilitiesMarch 20, 2026

6.Positive Relationships

  1. 6.0.1Key Worker GuidanceMarch 20, 2026
  2. 6.0.2Positive Relationships and Behaviour SupportMarch 20, 2026
  3. 6.0.3Use of Restraint and Physical Intervention
    Updated
    March 20, 2026
  4. 6.0.4Searching Children/BedroomsSeptember 2, 2025
  5. 6.0.5Countering Bullying and Peer AbuseMarch 20, 2026
  6. 6.0.6Dealing with Challenging and Violent BehaviourMarch 20, 2026
  7. 6.0.7Offending and Anti-Social Behaviour – Guidance on when to Involve the Police
    Updated
    March 20, 2026

7.Protection of Children

  1. 7.0.1Relationships and Physical Contact with ChildrenMarch 20, 2026
  2. 7.0.2Recognising Abuse and Neglect
    Updated
    March 20, 2026
  3. 7.0.3Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding Concerns
    Updated
    September 2, 2025
  4. 7.0.4Children Missing From CareMarch 20, 2026
  5. 7.0.5Internet SafetyMarch 20, 2026
  6. 7.0.6Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
    Updated
    March 20, 2026
  7. 7.0.7Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)March 20, 2026
  8. 7.0.8Safeguarding Children from Extremism and RadicalisationMarch 20, 2026
  9. 7.0.9Allegations Against Staff
    Updated
    March 20, 2026
  10. 7.0.10Whistleblowing - Derby City Council Confidential Reporting CodeJune 10, 2024
  11. 7.0.11Representations and ComplaintsMarch 20, 2026
  12. 7.0.12Role of Appropriate Adult
    Updated
    March 20, 2026
  13. 7.0.13Self-Harming and Suicidal Behaviour
    Updated
    March 20, 2026
  14. 7.0.14Female Genital MutilationMarch 20, 2026
  15. 7.0.15Visitors to the HomeMarch 20, 2026
  16. 7.0.16Surveillance and MonitoringSeptember 2, 2025
  17. 7.0.17Derby and Derbyshire Runaway and Missing from Home or Care Protocol (RMFHC)

8.Leadership and Management

  1. 8.0.1Leadership and ManagementMarch 20, 2026
  2. 8.0.2Monitoring and Review
    Updated
    March 20, 2026
  3. 8.0.3Business Continuity Plan - Situation OccurringJune 10, 2024
  4. 8.0.4Notification of Serious Events
    Updated
    March 20, 2025
  5. 8.0.5Derby City Incident ReportingJune 10, 2024
  6. 8.0.6Recording and Reporting of AccidentsJune 19, 2024
  7. 8.0.7Staffing and Safer Recruitment
    Updated
    March 20, 2026
  8. 8.0.8Staff QualificationsJune 12, 2024
  9. 8.0.9Staff Supervision and AppraisalJune 17, 2024
  10. 8.0.10Shift Leader PolicyJune 10, 2024
  11. 8.0.11Lone WorkingJune 12, 2024
  12. 8.0.12Rostering and HandoverJune 10, 2024
  13. 8.0.13Gift Giving and ReceivingMarch 20, 2026
  14. 8.0.14Petty Cash and FinanceJune 10, 2024
  15. 8.0.15Daily Routine and House RulesJune 10, 2024
  16. 8.0.16Sleeping In, Bedtime and Night SecurityJune 10, 2024

9.Care Planning

  1. 9.0.1Placements and Admissions
    Updated
    September 2, 2024
  2. 9.0.2Care and Placement PlanningJune 12, 2024
  3. 9.0.3Emergency Placement and Emergency Placement Planning MeetingsJune 12, 2024
  4. 9.0.4Placement Planning MeetingsJune 12, 2024
  5. 9.0.5Looked After Reviews and Disruption MeetingsSeptember 2, 2025
  6. 9.0.6Consents and Delegated AuthorityJune 17, 2024
  7. 9.0.7Risk Assessment and PlanningSeptember 2, 2025
  8. 9.0.8Moving to Another PlacementMarch 20, 2026
  9. 9.0.9Preparation for Leaving CareMarch 20, 2026

10.Records and Information Sharing

  1. 10.0.1Information SharingMarch 20, 2026
  2. 10.0.2Case RecordingSeptember 2, 2025

Last Updated: March 20, 2026

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