Skip to content
Company Logo

Amendments

2025

June 2025

Smoking and Alcohol

In June 2025, a link was added to Young People and Vaping (NHS).

Role of Appropriate Adult

In June 2025, this chapter was refreshed and a link added to Guidance: Being an Appropriate Adult - guidance for those who perform the role of ‘appropriate adult’ and for the person benefiting from the appropriate adult's support.

Safeguarding Young People and Referring Safeguarding Concerns

In June 2025, a new Section 12, Safeguarding for Over 18 Years Old was added.

Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and Photographs

In June 2025, information was added in relation to sexually coerced extortion.

Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines

In June 2025, a new Section 3, Child Financial Exploitation was added.

Recognising Abuse and Neglect

In June 2025, amendments were made to the definition of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in line with further revisions to Working Together to Safeguard Children.

Key Principles

In June 2025, a new Section 4, Note on Language was added.

2024

June 2024

Drugs and Substance Misuse

In June 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 June 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 June 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 June 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 June 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 June 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 June 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.

Health and Wellbeing, Health Notification and Access to Services

In June 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 June 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 June 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 June 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.