Amendments

2024

Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines	In December 2024, minor amendments were made to definitions in line with Working Together to Safeguard Children.
Smoking and Alcohol	This chapter was updated in December 2024.
Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care Needs	In December 2024, information was added in relation to Ofsted and CQC Joint Registration Guidance: Children’s Homes and Health Care.
Staffing and Safe Recruitment	In December 2024, a link was added to Education Supply Chains – A Better Hiring Toolkit and to the Disclosure and Barring Service Guidance Leaflets - GOV.UK in the Related Guidance Section.
Allegations Against Staff	This chapter was updated in December 2024, to include a link to the Disclosure and Barring Service Guidance Leaflets - GOV.UK.
Notification of Serious Events	In December 2024, information was added in relation to Ofsted and CQC Joint Registration Guidance: Children’s Homes and Health Care.
Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and Photographs	In December 2024, this chapter was updated in line with the Online Safety Act 2023.
Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and Extremism	This chapter was added in December 2024.
Positive Relationships and Behaviour Support	This chapter was refreshed in December 2024.

Recognising Abuse and Neglect	In June 2024 definitions were updated in line with Working Together to Safeguard Children.
Preparation for Leaving Care	In June 2024 a link was added in the Further Information section to Ofsted Guidance Children’s Homes that Provide Care and Accommodation for Adults.
Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines	In June 2024 minor amendments were made to definitions in line with Working Together to Safeguard Children.
Drugs and Substance Misuse	In June 2024 information was added to reflect the reclassification of nitrous oxide as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (as amended).