Contents

1.Core Procedures

1. 1.0.1Recognising Abuse and NeglectFebruary 5, 2025
2. 1.0.2ReferralsFebruary 5, 2025
3. 1.0.3Cumbria Multi-Agency Thresholds GuidanceFebruary 5, 2025
4. 1.0.4Cumbria Understanding The Level of Need and Practice ResponseFebruary 5, 2025
5. 1.0.5Local Protocol for AssessmentFebruary 5, 2025
6. 1.0.6Child Protection Enquiries (Section 47 Children Act 1989)February 5, 2025
7. 1.0.7Child Protection ConferencesFebruary 5, 2025
8. 1.0.8Child Protection PlansOctober 10, 2023
9. 1.0.9Children and Families Moving Across Local Authority Boundaries or AbroadAugust 12, 2025
10. 1.0.10Allegations Against Staff or VolunteersFebruary 5, 2025
11. 1.0.11Organised and Complex AbuseApril 10, 2024
12. 1.0.12Information Sharing ProtocolFebruary 5, 2025
13. 1.0.13Early Intervention: Policy and Provision (House of Commons Library)

2.Safeguarding Practice Guidance

1. 2.0.1Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (APVA)February 5, 2025
2. 2.0.2Bruising in Babies and ChildrenFebruary 5, 2025
3. 2.0.3Guidance to Ensure The Voice of The Child is HeardFebruary 5, 2025
4. 2.0.4Abuse Linked to Faith or BeliefApril 10, 2024
5. 2.0.5Bruising in Babies and Children who are Not Independently MobileFebruary 5, 2025
6. 2.0.6BullyingAugust 12, 2025
7. 2.0.7Child Sexual Abuse in the Family Environment
   Updated
   August 12, 2025
8. 2.0.8Child Exploitation (including Child Sexual Exploitation and Child Criminal Exploitation)
   Updated
   August 12, 2025
9. 2.0.9Children and Families that go Missing (Including Unborn Children)February 5, 2025
10. 2.0.10Children from Abroad, including Victims of Modern Slavery, Trafficking and ExploitationFebruary 5, 2025
11. 2.0.11Children Living Away from Home with Other FamiliesFebruary 5, 2025
12. 2.0.12Children who go Missing from Home or CareFebruary 5, 2025
13. 2.0.13Children Missing from EducationOctober 10, 2023
14. 2.0.14Safeguarding Children with a Social Worker, Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children at SchoolAugust 12, 2025
15. 2.0.15Children with Disabilities/Complex Needs
    Updated
    August 12, 2025
16. 2.0.16Concealed PregnanciesAugust 12, 2025
17. 2.0.17Dangerous Dogs and Safeguarding ChildrenAugust 12, 2024
18. 2.0.18Domestic AbuseAugust 12, 2025
19. 2.0.19Fabricated or Induced Illness/Perplexing PresentationsOctober 10, 2023
20. 2.0.20Female Genital MutilationFebruary 5, 2025
21. 2.0.21Forced MarriageFebruary 5, 2025
22. 2.0.22Gang Activity and Serious Youth ViolenceFebruary 5, 2025
23. 2.0.23Harmful Sexual Behaviour
    Updated
    August 12, 2025
24. 2.0.24So-called 'Honour' Based AbuseFebruary 5, 2025
25. 2.0.25Modern Slavery Pathway and GuidanceApril 10, 2024
26. 2.0.26Online SafetyFebruary 5, 2025
27. 2.0.27Parents with Learning DisabilitiesAugust 12, 2025
28. 2.0.28Parents with Mental Health ProblemsAugust 12, 2025
29. 2.0.29Parents who Misuse SubstancesAugust 12, 2025
30. 2.0.30Radicalisation, Terrorist and Extremist IdeologyFebruary 5, 2025
31. 2.0.31Underage Sexual ActivityApril 10, 2024
32. 2.0.32Visits to Psychiatric Wards and FacilitiesAugust 12, 2025
33. 2.0.33Visits to Prison by ChildrenFebruary 5, 2025
34. 2.0.34Working with Interpreters and others with Special Communication SkillsFebruary 5, 2024
35. 2.0.35Working with Families who are Hard to EngageOctober 10, 2023
36. 2.0.36Young People who use SubstancesAugust 12, 2024
37. 2.0.37Self Harm and Suicidal BehaviourFebruary 5, 2025
38. 2.0.38Professional Curiosity Guidance for PractitionersApril 10, 2024
39. 2.0.39Transitional SafeguardingAugust 12, 2025

3.Learning and Improvement

1. 3.0.1Learning and Improvement FrameworkAugust 12, 2025
2. 3.0.2Learning and Improvement Training StrategyApril 10, 2024
3. 3.0.3Cumbria Multi-Agency Thresholds GuidanceFebruary 5, 2025
4. 3.0.4Cumbria Understanding The Level of Need and Practice ResponseFebruary 5, 2025
5. 3.0.5Cumbria Multi-Agency Safeguarding TrainingFebruary 5, 2025
6. 3.0.6Child Safeguarding Practice ReviewsAugust 12, 2024
7. 3.0.7Multi Agency Safeguarding ArrangementsAugust 12, 2024
8. 3.0.8Serious Violence DutyAugust 12, 2024

4.Child Death

1. 4.0.1Child Death ReviewsAugust 12, 2024

5.Safeguarding Partnership Arrangements

1. 5.0.1Organisational ResponsibilitiesAugust 12, 2024
2. 5.0.2Escalation PolicyFebruary 5, 2024
3. 5.0.3Guidance for Safe Recruitment, Selection and Retention for Staff and VolunteersFebruary 5, 2025
4. 5.0.4Complaints in Relation to Child Protection ConferenceFebruary 5, 2024
5. 5.0.5Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkFebruary 5, 2025
6. 5.0.6Cumbria Safeguarding Children Partnership

6.Appendices and Protocols

6.1Local Protocols

1. 6.1.1Local Protocol for AssessmentFebruary 5, 2025
2. 6.1.2Multi-Agency Pre-Birth ProtocolAugust 12, 2025
3. 6.1.3MARAC Operating ProtocolApril 10, 2024
4. 6.1.4Procedure for Schools - Children who go Missing Throughout the School DayOctober 10, 2023
5. 6.1.5Joint Protocol for Homeless 16-17 Young People in Cumbria and Local Area CommitmentFebruary 5, 2025
6. 6.1.6Protocol for Improving Standards of Care and Safeguarding in Private Residential Provision in CumbriaFebruary 5, 2025
7. 6.1.7Cumbria Intervention Protocol Following a Suspected Child SuicideOctober 10, 2023
8. 6.1.8EDT ProtocolFebruary 5, 2024
9. 6.1.9Safer Sleeping Guidance for ChildrenApril 10, 2024

6.2Appendices

1. 6.2.1Using this ManualAugust 12, 2025
2. 6.2.2Local ContactsFebruary 5, 2025
3. 6.2.3National Contacts
4. 6.2.4Glossary
5. 6.2.5NICE Guidelines
6. 6.2.6Amendments