Amendments

In September 2024, information was added to Section 2, Legislation Relating to Dangerous Dogs on dogs that are currently banned/prohibited in the UK, by Section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991

This chapter has been added to the manual.

In September 2024 definitions were updated in line with revised Working Together to Safeguard Children.

In September 2024, this chapter was updated in line with the Online Safety Act 2023.

In September 2024 this chapter was refreshed and should be reread.

In September 2024, Section 7, NHS Data Sharing was refreshed and updated.

In September 2024, Information was added in Section 3, Protection and Action to be Taken on where there is a risk that a child (who is unable to return home and for whom there are no suitable placements available:) will:

• Have to attend the hospital Emergency Department; or
• If after receiving all required medical or mental health assessment/treatment remain in hospital.

In September 2024, this chapter was refreshed and should be reread.

In September 2024 this chapter was updated throughout and should be reread.

In September 2024 this chapter was revised in line with updated government guidance.

In September 2024, this chapter was amended to include information on Identifying Suspected Perpetrators of Modern Slavery to Section 2.3, Indicators.

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

In September 2024, Section 3, Safe Sleeping was added. Additional information was added into Section 4, Working with Fathers, Non-resident Parent and Partners.