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Working Together To Safeguard Children 2026 Update.

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1.Core Procedures

  1. 1.0.1Recognising Abuse and NeglectMarch 20, 2026
  2. 1.0.2ReferralsSeptember 22, 2025
  3. 1.0.3Single AssessmentMarch 20, 2026
  4. 1.0.4Child Protection Enquiries - Section 47 Children Act 1989September 22, 2025
  5. 1.0.5Child Protection ConferencesMarch 20, 2026
  6. 1.0.6Child Protection PlansMarch 25, 2025
  7. 1.0.7Children and Families Moving Across Local Authority Boundaries or Abroad
    Updated
    March 20, 2026
  8. 1.0.8Allegations Against Staff or Volunteers who Work with ChildrenMarch 25, 2025
  9. 1.0.9Information SharingOctober 16, 2025
  10. 1.0.10Organised and Complex AbuseSeptember 27, 2024
  11. 1.0.11Listening to the Voice of the ChildMarch 25, 2025
  12. 1.0.12Working Together to Safeguard Children

2.Safeguarding Practice Guidance

  1. 2.0.1Bruising/Suspicious Marks on Children Not Independently MobileFebruary 11, 2023
  2. 2.0.2BullyingMarch 20, 2026
  3. 2.0.3Child Sexual Abuse in the Family EnvironmentMarch 20, 2026
  4. 2.0.4Criminal and Sexual Exploitation of Children (including Gangs)
    Updated
    March 20, 2026
  5. 2.0.5Children Missing from Care, Home and EducationMarch 20, 2026
  6. 2.0.6Children Missing Education and Children in Education Other Than in Registered SchoolsMarch 20, 2026
  7. 2.0.7Children and Families that go Missing (Including Unborn Children)March 20, 2026
  8. 2.0.8Children from Abroad, including Victims of Modern Slavery, Trafficking and ExploitationSeptember 27, 2024
  9. 2.0.9Children Living Away from HomeSeptember 22, 2025
  10. 2.0.10Children with Disabilities/Complex Needs
    Updated
    March 20, 2026
  11. 2.0.11Concealed PregnancyMarch 20, 2026
  12. 2.0.12Dogs and Safeguarding ChildrenSeptember 22, 2025
  13. 2.0.13Domestic AbuseSeptember 22, 2025
  14. 2.0.14Fabricated or Induced IllnessMarch 25, 2025
  15. 2.0.15Female Genital Mutilation and Other Harmful PracticesMarch 20, 2026
  16. 2.0.16Forced MarriageSeptember 27, 2024
  17. 2.0.17Harmful Sexual BehaviourSeptember 22, 2025
  18. 2.0.18NeglectMarch 25, 2025
  19. 2.0.19Online Safety
    Updated
    March 20, 2026
  20. 2.0.20Parents with Learning DisabilitiesSeptember 22, 2025
  21. 2.0.21Parents with Mental Health ProblemsMarch 25, 2025
  22. 2.0.22Parents who Misuse SubstancesSeptember 22, 2025
  23. 2.0.23Pre-BirthMarch 25, 2025
  24. 2.0.24Safeguarding Children from Abuse Linked to Faith or BeliefSeptember 22, 2025
  25. 2.0.25Safeguarding Children and Young People from RadicalisationMarch 20, 2026
  26. 2.0.26Safeguarding Children with a Social Worker, Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children at SchoolSeptember 22, 2025
  27. 2.0.27Self Harm and Suicidal BehaviourMarch 25, 2025
  28. 2.0.28So-Called Honour-Based AbuseSeptember 27, 2024
  29. 2.0.29Transitional Safeguarding
    Updated
    March 20, 2026
  30. 2.0.30Underage Sexual ActivitySeptember 27, 2024
  31. 2.0.31Visits to Prisons by ChildrenSeptember 27, 2024
  32. 2.0.32Visits to Psychiatric Wards and Facilities by ChildrenMarch 25, 2025
  33. 2.0.33Working with Children and Families with Additional Communication NeedsMarch 20, 2026

3.Safeguarding Partnership Arrangements (Roles and Responsibilities)

  1. 3.0.1Pan Berks Child Safeguarding Practice ReviewsMarch 25, 2025
  2. 3.0.2Resolving Professional Difference of Opinion and Escalation
    Updated
    March 20, 2026
  3. 3.0.3Guidance for Safe Recruitment, Selection and Retention for Staff and VolunteersMarch 25, 2025
  4. 3.0.4Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkMarch 20, 2026
  5. 3.0.5Equality and Diversity PolicyMarch 20, 2026
  6. 3.0.6Safeguarding Partnership PrinciplesMarch 25, 2025
  7. 3.0.7Safeguarding Partnership Arrangements tri.x Resource
  8. 3.0.8Multi-Agency Safeguarding Arrangements - National Guidance
  9. 3.0.9Organisational Responsibilities - National Guidance
  10. 3.0.10Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews - National Guidance
  11. 3.0.11Pan Berkshire Child Death Review Process
  12. 3.0.12Child Death Reviews - National Guidance

4.Appendices

  1. 4.0.1Using this ManualMarch 20, 2026
  2. 4.0.2National Contacts
  3. 4.0.3Glossary
  4. 4.0.4NICE Guidelines
  5. 4.0.5 Amendments

Last Updated: March 20, 2026

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