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Connections 2 Independence - Supported Accommodation for Older Children / Semi Independent Living Procedures Manual

2024

Amendments

2024

November 2024

Consultation and Participation	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.
Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and Photographs	In November 2024, this chapter was updated in line with the Online Safety Act 2023.
Contact with Parents/Carers, Siblings and Others	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.
Advocacy, Independent Visitors and Independent Reviewing Officers	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.
Surveillance and Monitoring	This chapter was added in November 2024.
Safeguarding Young People from Radicalisation and Extremism	This chapter was updated in November 2024.
Complaints and Representations	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.

May 2024

Key Principles	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.
Drugs and Substance Misuse	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).
Recognising Abuse and Neglect	In May 2024 definitions were updated in line with revised Working Together to Safeguard Children.
Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines	In May 2024, minor amendments were made to definitions in line with Working Together to Safeguard Children.
Risk Assessment and Planning	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.
Supporting Young People	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.
Mate Crime and Forced Home Invasion/Cuckooing	In May 2024, this chapter was refreshed.
Education and Training	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.
Health and Wellbeing, Health Notification and Access to Services	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.
Female Genital Mutilation	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.
Placement and Admissions	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.