Contents

1.Core Procedures

1. 1.0.1Recognising Abuse and NeglectFebruary 27, 2026
2. 1.0.2Reporting ConcernsFebruary 27, 2026
3. 1.0.3ReferralsAugust 6, 2024
4. 1.0.4Local Protocol for AssessmentFebruary 27, 2026
5. 1.0.5Child Protection Enquiries - Section 47 Children Act 1989February 28, 2025
6. 1.0.6Child Protection ConferencesFebruary 27, 2026
7. 1.0.7Child Protection PlansFebruary 27, 2026
8. 1.0.8Children and Families Moving Across Local Authority BoundariesAugust 19, 2025
9. 1.0.9Allegations Against Staff or VolunteersFebruary 27, 2026
10. 1.0.10Organised and Complex AbuseMay 7, 2024
11. 1.0.11Information SharingFebruary 28, 2025
12. 1.0.12Good Practice Supporting the Voice of the ChildAugust 6, 2024
13. 1.0.13Safeguarding Partnership Principles
14. 1.0.14Early Intervention: Policy and Provision (House of Commons Library)

2.Safeguarding Practice Guidance

1. 2.0.1BullyingFebruary 27, 2026
2. 2.0.2Child Sexual Abuse in the Family EnvironmentFebruary 27, 2026
3. 2.0.3Child Sexual ExploitationFebruary 27, 2026
4. 2.0.4Child Criminal Exploitation
   Updated
   February 27, 2026
5. 2.0.5Children and Families that go Missing (Including Unborn Children)February 27, 2026
6. 2.0.6Gang Activity, Youth Violence and Criminal Exploitation Affecting ChildrenFebruary 27, 2026
7. 2.0.7Children from Abroad, including Victims of Modern Slavery, Trafficking and ExploitationFebruary 28, 2025
8. 2.0.8Children Living Away from HomeFebruary 27, 2026
9. 2.0.9Children Missing from Education and Children in Education other than in Registered SchoolsFebruary 27, 2026
10. 2.0.10Children Missing from Care, Home and EducationAugust 6, 2024
11. 2.0.11Children and Families Moving Across Local Authority Boundaries or AbroadAugust 6, 2024
12. 2.0.12Children of Parents with Mental Health ProblemsFebruary 27, 2026
13. 2.0.13Children of Parents with Learning Disabilities
    Updated
    February 27, 2026
14. 2.0.14Children of Parents or Significant Others who Misuse SubstancesFebruary 27, 2026
15. 2.0.15Visits to Prisons by ChildrenMay 7, 2024
16. 2.0.16Children Visiting Psychiatric Wards and FacilitiesAugust 6, 2024
17. 2.0.17Concealed PregnanciesFebruary 27, 2026
18. 2.0.18Children with Disabilities / Complex NeedsAugust 19, 2025
19. 2.0.19Domestic AbuseFebruary 27, 2026
20. 2.0.20Online SafetyFebruary 27, 2026
21. 2.0.21Fabricated or Induced Illness / Perplexing PresentationsFebruary 28, 2025
22. 2.0.22Female Genital MutilationFebruary 27, 2026
23. 2.0.23Forced MarriageAugust 6, 2024
24. 2.0.24So-called 'Honour-Based’ AbuseFebruary 28, 2025
25. 2.0.25Modern SlaveryMay 7, 2024
26. 2.0.26NeglectFebruary 27, 2026
27. 2.0.27Pre-Birth Practice GuidanceFebruary 27, 2026
28. 2.0.28RacismMay 7, 2024
29. 2.0.29Radicalisation, Terrorist and Extremist IdeologyFebruary 28, 2025
30. 2.0.30Self Harm and Suicidal Behaviour
    Updated
    February 27, 2026
31. 2.0.31Harmful Sexual Behaviour
    Updated
    February 27, 2026
32. 2.0.32Spiritual, Cultural and Religious BeliefsMay 7, 2024
33. 2.0.33Trafficked ChildrenMay 7, 2024
34. 2.0.34Underage Sexual ActivityFebruary 27, 2026
35. 2.0.35Working with Interpreters and others with Special Communication SkillsMay 7, 2024
36. 2.0.36Transitional Safeguarding
    Updated
    February 27, 2026
37. 2.0.37Bruising in Babies and ChildrenFebruary 27, 2026
38. 2.0.38Safeguarding Children with a Social Worker, Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children at SchoolFebruary 27, 2026

3.Learning and Improvement

1. 3.0.1Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews
2. 3.0.2Child Death Reviews

4.Roles and Responsibilities of LSCP

1. 4.0.1Multi-Agency Safeguarding ArrangementsAugust 6, 2024
2. 4.0.2Organisational ResponsibilitiesAugust 6, 2024
3. 4.0.3Guidance for Safe Recruitment, Selection and Retention for Staff and VolunteersFebruary 27, 2026
4. 4.0.4Case / Conflict Resolution ProcedureMay 7, 2024
5. 4.0.5Complaints in Relation to Child Protection ConferenceAugust 6, 2024
6. 4.0.6Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkMay 7, 2024
7. 4.0.7Serious Violence DutyAugust 6, 2024
8. 4.0.8Local Safeguarding Children Partnership - Role and Function

4.1Local Protocols

1. 4.1.1Safeguarding Children from Dangerous Dogs
2. 4.1.2Armed Forces - Northamptonshire Protocol for working with Armed Forces
3. 4.1.3Bruising and Marks in Non Mobile Infants - Practice Guidance
4. 4.1.4Children in Custody
5. 4.1.5Concealed, Denied or Late Presentation of Pregnancy Guidance
6. 4.1.6Practice Guidance on Harm to Animals and Possible Implications for Children
7. 4.1.7Northamptonshire's Joint Housing Protocol for 16 and 17 year old young people who may be Homeless and / or Require Accommodation
8. 4.1.8Male Circumcision - Practice Guidance
9. 4.1.9MAPPA - Northamptonshire Local Working Arrangements
10. 4.1.10Northamptonshire Protocol for Raising Concerns about Vulnerable Adults and Children
11. 4.1.11People Posing a Risk to Children
12. 4.1.12Pre Birth Assessments - Practice Guidance
13. 4.1.13Turning Questions into Conversations: EARS Questioning Strategy for Signs of Safety Mapping Using the Four Column Form
14. 4.1.14Practice Guidance on Working with Resistance

4.2Appendices

1. 4.2.1Using this ManualFebruary 27, 2026
2. 4.2.2Local ContactsFebruary 27, 2026
3. 4.2.3National Contacts
4. 4.2.4Glossary
5. 4.2.5NICE Guidelines
6. 4.2.6Amendments