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Working Together To Safeguard Children 2026 Update.

The Mental Health Act 2025 Reforms.

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1.About Us

  1. 1.0.1Using this HandbookJuly 24, 2023
  2. 1.0.2Statement of PurposeSeptember 2, 2025
  3. 1.0.3Promoting Equality and DiversityJune 13, 2023
  4. 1.0.4Young Person’s GuideSeptember 2, 2025

2.Being a Supported Lodgings Host

  1. 2.0.1What Happens Now I Am Approved?September 2, 2025
  2. 2.0.2Developing a Safer Caring PlanSeptember 2, 2025
  3. 2.0.3Support and SupervisionOctober 31, 2023
  4. 2.0.4Money Matters and InsuranceSeptember 2, 2025
  5. 2.0.5Support to Your Own ChildrenJune 13, 2023
  6. 2.0.6Reviewing My Approval and AppealsSeptember 2, 2025
  7. 2.0.7Training and DevelopmentOctober 31, 2023
  8. 2.0.8Recording and Information SharingSeptember 2, 2025
  9. 2.0.9Serious Events and Notifications - When I need to tell other people about thingsJune 15, 2023
  10. 2.0.10Working with Families and other ProfessionalsOctober 31, 2023
  11. 2.0.11Appendix 1: Derby City Safer Caring Plan Template/Example

3.Safeguarding Everyone in our Household

  1. 3.0.1Safeguarding Young People and Referring Safeguarding ConcernsSeptember 2, 2025
  2. 3.0.2What Happens If an Allegation is Made Against Me or My Family?September 2, 2025
  3. 3.0.3Complaints by and for Young PeopleJune 13, 2023
  4. 3.0.4How Can I Make a Complaint against the Supported Lodgings ServiceJune 13, 2023
  5. 3.0.5WhistleblowingSeptember 2, 2024
  6. 3.0.6Missing Young PeopleSeptember 2, 2025
  7. 3.0.7Internet, Photographs and Mobile PhonesSeptember 2, 2025
  8. 3.0.8BullyingSeptember 2, 2024
  9. 3.0.9Sexual ExploitationOctober 31, 2023
  10. 3.0.10Extremism and RadicalisationSeptember 2, 2025
  11. 3.0.11Self-Harm and Suicidal BehaviourSeptember 2, 2025
  12. 3.0.12Criminal Exploitation and County LinesSeptember 2, 2025
  13. 3.0.13Female Genital MutilationSeptember 2, 2025
  14. 3.0.14Health and SafetySeptember 2, 2024
  15. 3.0.15Surveillance and MonitoringSeptember 2, 2025

4.The Placement

  1. 4.0.1Understanding Placement Plans and Looked After ReviewsOctober 31, 2023
  2. 4.0.2Helping a Young Person to Settle Into Your HomeSeptember 2, 2025
  3. 4.0.3My Placement May Be Breaking DownJune 13, 2023
  4. 4.0.4Ending a PlacementSeptember 2, 2024

5.Caring for Young People

  1. 5.0.1What Decisions Can I Make?June 15, 2023
  2. 5.0.2Involving Young People in Decision MakingSeptember 2, 2024
  3. 5.0.3Risk Assessment and PlanningSeptember 2, 2025
  4. 5.0.4HealthSeptember 2, 2024
  5. 5.0.5Education and TrainingSeptember 2, 2024
  6. 5.0.6Contact Between the Young Person, their Family and OthersSeptember 2, 2025
  7. 5.0.7Positive Behaviour SupportJune 15, 2023
  8. 5.0.8Restrictive Physical Intervention and RestraintOctober 31, 2023
  9. 5.0.9Relationships and SexOctober 31, 2023
  10. 5.0.10Alcohol, Drugs and SmokingSeptember 2, 2025
  11. 5.0.11IdentityJune 13, 2023
  12. 5.0.12Keeping MemoriesJune 13, 2023
  13. 5.0.13Transporting Young PeopleJune 13, 2023
  14. 5.0.14Overnight StaysJune 15, 2023
  15. 5.0.15First Aid and MedicationJune 15, 2023
  16. 5.0.16Moving Towards IndependenceSeptember 2, 2025
  17. 5.0.17Food Preparation, Food Safety and HygieneSeptember 2, 2025
  18. 5.0.18Supporting Young People with Money Management and BudgetingJune 13, 2023

6.Resources

  1. 6.0.1Local Resources

Last Updated: October 31, 2023

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