Amendments

This chapter was updated in May 2025 to include a link to the Disclosure and Barring Service Guidance Leaflets - GOV.UK. in Section 3.3, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks.

In May 2025, the contingency plan was updated. 

This chapter was refreshed in May 2025.

In May 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.

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

In May 2025, the Young Person’s Handbook information was updated.  

In May 2025, information around the Fire Evacuation Plan was updated.

This chapter was refreshed in May 2025.

This chapter was updated in May 2025 to include a link to the Disclosure and Barring Service Guidance Leaflets - GOV.UK in the Related Guidance Section.

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

In May 205, the Statement of Purpose was updated.

In November 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.

In November 2024, this chapter was updated in line with the Online Safety Act 2023.

In November 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.

In November 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.

This chapter was added in November 2024.

This chapter was updated in November 2024.

In November 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.

In May 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.

In May 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).

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

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

In May 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.

In May 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.

In May 2024, this chapter was refreshed.

In May 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.

In May 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.

In May 2024, a new section was added on Other Harmful Practices. 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 has also been added on Breast Flattening which is an offence as set out in CPS So-Called Honour-Based Abuse Legal Guidance.

In May 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.