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Amendments

2024

October 2024

Female Genital Mutilation

Section 8, Other Harmful Practices was added in October 2024. The Health and Care Act 2022 has made it illegal to carry out, offer or aid and abet virginity testing or hymenoplasty in any part of the UK. It is also illegal for UK nationals and residents to do these things outside the UK. Information was also added on Breast Flattening which is an offence as set out in CPS So-Called Honour-Based Abuse Legal Guidance.

Recognising Abuse and Neglect

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

Harmful Sexual Behaviour

This chapter was refreshed in October 2024 and additional links were added in Further Information.

Mate Crime and Forced Home Invasion/Cuckooing

In October 2024, this chapter was refreshed.

Drugs and Substance Misuse

In October 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).

Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines

In October 2024, minor amendments were made to definitions in line with Working Together to Safeguard Children.

Staffing and Safe Recruitment

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

Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and Photographs

In October 2024, this chapter was refreshed and updated in line with the Online Safety Act 2023. Additional links were also added in Further Information.

Unaccompanied Migrant Children and Young People and Victims of Trafficking and Modern Slavery

Section 2, Responsibility of the Local Authority was updated in October 2024 to reflect the Home Office increase in financial support to individuals waiting to find out if they will be given asylum in the UK.

April 2024

Health and Wellbeing, Health Notification and Access to Services

In April 2024, this chapter was updated in line with Ofsted Guidance Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF): Supported Accommodation for Looked After Children and Care Leavers Aged 16 and 17.

Placement and Admissions

In April 2024, this chapter was updated in line with Ofsted Guidance Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF):  Supported Accommodation for Looked After Children and Care Leavers Aged 16 and 17.

Supporting Young People

In April 2024, this chapter was updated in line with Ofsted Guidance Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF): Supported Accommodation for Looked After Children and Care Leavers Aged 16 and 17.

Complaints and Representations

In April 2024, this chapter was updated in line with Ofsted Guidance Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF):  Supported Accommodation for Looked After Children and Care Leavers Aged 16 and 17.

Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing Officers

In April 2024, this chapter was updated in line with Ofsted Guidance Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF):  Supported Accommodation for Looked After Children and Care Leavers Aged 16 and 17.

Consultation and Participation

In April 2024, this chapter was updated in line with Ofsted Guidance Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF): Supported Accommodation for Looked After Children and Care Leavers Aged 16 and 17.

Risk Assessment and Planning

In April 2024, this chapter was updated in line with Ofsted Guidance Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF): Supported Accommodation for Looked After Children and Care Leavers Aged 16 and 17.

Key Principles

In April 2024, this chapter was updated in line with Ofsted Guidance Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF):  Supported Accommodation for Looked After Children and Care Leavers Aged 16 and 17.

Contact with Parents/Carers, Siblings and Others

In April 2024, this chapter was updated in line with Ofsted Guidance Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF): Supported Accommodation for Looked After Children and Care Leavers Aged 16 and 17.

Education and Training

In April 2024, this chapter was updated in line with Ofsted Guidance Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF): Supported Accommodation for Looked After Children and Care Leavers Aged 16 and 17.