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1.Core Procedures

  1. 1.0.1Recognising Abuse and Neglect
    Updated
    February 28, 2025
  2. 1.0.2Reporting ConcernsFebruary 28, 2025
  3. 1.0.3ReferralsAugust 6, 2024
  4. 1.0.4Local Protocol for AssessmentFebruary 28, 2025
  5. 1.0.5Child Protection Enquiries - Section 47 Children Act 1989February 28, 2025
  6. 1.0.6Child Protection ConferencesFebruary 28, 2025
  7. 1.0.7Child Protection PlansMay 7, 2024
  8. 1.0.8Children and Families Moving Across Local Authority BoundariesMay 7, 2024
  9. 1.0.9Allegations Against Staff or Volunteers
    Updated
    February 28, 2025
  10. 1.0.10Organised and Complex AbuseMay 7, 2024
  11. 1.0.11Information Sharing
    Updated
    February 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 28, 2025
  2. 2.0.2Child Sexual Abuse in the Family EnvironmentFebruary 28, 2025
  3. 2.0.3Child Sexual ExploitationFebruary 28, 2025
  4. 2.0.4Child Criminal ExploitationFebruary 28, 2025
  5. 2.0.5Children and Families that go Missing (Including Unborn Children)May 7, 2024
  6. 2.0.6Gang Activity, Youth Violence and Criminal Exploitation Affecting ChildrenAugust 6, 2024
  7. 2.0.7Children from Abroad, including Victims of Modern Slavery, Trafficking and Exploitation
    Updated
    February 28, 2025
  8. 2.0.8Children Living Away from HomeMay 7, 2024
  9. 2.0.9Children Missing from EducationMay 7, 2024
  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 ProblemsAugust 6, 2024
  13. 2.0.13Children of Parents with Learning Disabilities
    Updated
    February 28, 2025
  14. 2.0.14Children of Parents or Significant Others who Misuse SubstancesMay 7, 2024
  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 PregnanciesAugust 6, 2024
  18. 2.0.18Disabled ChildrenFebruary 28, 2025
  19. 2.0.19Domestic Abuse
    Updated
    February 28, 2025
  20. 2.0.20Online Safety
    Updated
    February 28, 2025
  21. 2.0.21Fabricated or Induced Illness / Perplexing PresentationsFebruary 28, 2025
  22. 2.0.22Female Genital Mutilation
    Updated
    February 28, 2025
  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. 2.0.26NeglectMay 7, 2024
  27. 2.0.27Pre-Birth Practice GuidanceMay 7, 2024
  28. 2.0.28RacismMay 7, 2024
  29. 2.0.29Radicalisation, Terrorist and Extremist IdeologyFebruary 28, 2025
  30. 2.0.30Self Harm and Suicidal BehaviourFebruary 28, 2025
  31. 2.0.31Harmful Sexual BehaviourFebruary 28, 2025
  32. 2.0.32Spiritual, Cultural and Religious BeliefsMay 7, 2024
  33. 2.0.33Trafficked ChildrenMay 7, 2024
  34. 2.0.34Underage Sexual ActivityMay 7, 2024
  35. 2.0.35Working with Interpreters and others with Special Communication SkillsMay 7, 2024
  36. 2.0.36Transitional SafeguardingMay 7, 2024
  37. 2.0.37Bruising in Babies and ChildrenMay 7, 2024
  38. 2.0.38Safeguarding Children with a Social Worker, Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children at SchoolFebruary 28, 2025

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 Volunteers
    Updated
    February 28, 2025
  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

5.Appendices and Protocols

  1. 5.0.1Using this ManualFebruary 28, 2025
  2. 5.0.2Local ContactsApril 30, 2024
  3. 5.0.3National Contacts
  4. 5.0.4Glossary
  5. 5.0.5NICE Guidelines

5.1Local Protocols

  1. 5.1.1Safeguarding Children from Dangerous DogsAugust 6, 2024
  2. 5.1.2Armed Forces - Northamptonshire Protocol for working with Armed Forces
  3. 5.1.3Bruising and Marks in Non Mobile Infants - Practice Guidance
  4. 5.1.4Children in Custody
  5. 5.1.5Concealed Pregnancies - Practice Guidance
  6. 5.1.6Harm to Animals and Implications for Children - Practice Guidance
  7. 5.1.7Housing Protocol - Homeless 16 & 17 Year Old Young People
  8. 5.1.8Male Circumcision - Practice Guidance
  9. 5.1.9MAPPA - Northamptonshire Local Working Arrangements
  10. 5.1.10Northamptonshire Protocol for Raising Concerns about Vulnerable Adults and Children
  11. 5.1.11People Posing a Risk to Children
  12. 5.1.12Pre Birth Assessments - Practice Guidance
  13. 5.1.13Safe Sleep Guidance
  14. 5.1.14Uncooperative Families - Practice Guidance

5.2Appendices

  1. 5.2.1Using this ManualFebruary 28, 2025
  2. 5.2.2Local ContactsApril 30, 2024
  3. 5.2.3National Contacts
  4. 5.2.4Glossary
  5. 5.2.5NICE Guidelines
  6. 5.2.6Amendments

Last Updated: August 6, 2024

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