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NOTE: All Safeguarding Practice Guidance should be read in conjunction with: Guidance to Ensure The Voice of The Child is Heard

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1.Core Procedures

2.Safeguarding Practice Guidance

3.Learning and Improvement

4.Child Death

5.Safeguarding Partnership Arrangements

6.Appendices and Protocols

1.Core Procedures

  1. 1.0.1Recognising Abuse and Neglect
    Updated
    April 10, 2024
  2. 1.0.2Reporting Concerns - ProfessionalsApril 10, 2024
  3. 1.0.3Cumbria Multi-Agency Thresholds Guidance
    New
    April 10, 2024
  4. 1.0.4Cumbria Understanding The Level of Need and Practice Response
    New
    April 10, 2024
  5. 1.0.5Local Protocol for AssessmentApril 10, 2024
  6. 1.0.6Child Protection Enquiries (Section 47 Children Act 1989)April 10, 2024
  7. 1.0.7Child Protection ConferencesFebruary 5, 2024
  8. 1.0.8Child Protection PlansOctober 10, 2023
  9. 1.0.9Children and Families Moving Across Local Authority Boundaries or AbroadOctober 10, 2023
  10. 1.0.10Allegations Against Staff or VolunteersFebruary 5, 2024
  11. 1.0.11Organised and Complex AbuseApril 10, 2024
  12. 1.0.12Information Sharing ProtocolOctober 10, 2023
  13. 1.0.13Early Intervention: Policy and Provision (House of Commons Library)

2.Safeguarding Practice Guidance

  1. 2.0.1Guidance to Ensure The Voice of The Child is HeardOctober 10, 2023
  2. 2.0.2Abuse Linked to Faith or BeliefApril 10, 2024
  3. 2.0.3Bruising in Babies and Children who are Not Independently MobileApril 10, 2024
  4. 2.0.4BullyingApril 10, 2024
  5. 2.0.5Child Sexual Abuse in the Family EnvironmentOctober 10, 2023
  6. 2.0.6Child Exploitation (including Child Sexual Exploitation and Child Criminal Exploitation)
    Updated
    February 5, 2024
  7. 2.0.7Children and Families that go Missing (Including Unborn Children)April 10, 2024
  8. 2.0.8Children from Abroad, including Victims of Modern Slavery, Trafficking and ExploitationApril 10, 2024
  9. 2.0.9Children Living Away from Home with Other FamiliesApril 10, 2024
  10. 2.0.10Children who go Missing from Care or HomeFebruary 5, 2024
  11. 2.0.11Children Missing from EducationOctober 10, 2023
  12. 2.0.12Child with a Disability or Complex Health NeedsApril 10, 2024
  13. 2.0.13Concealed PregnanciesApril 10, 2024
  14. 2.0.14Dangerous Dogs and Safeguarding ChildrenOctober 10, 2023
  15. 2.0.15Domestic Abuse
    Updated
    April 10, 2024
  16. 2.0.16Fabricated or Induced Illness/Perplexing PresentationsOctober 10, 2023
  17. 2.0.17Female Genital MutilationApril 10, 2024
  18. 2.0.18Forced MarriageApril 10, 2024
  19. 2.0.19Gang Activity and Serious Youth ViolenceApril 10, 2024
  20. 2.0.20Guidance for Professionals Working with Children and Young People who Self-Harm
    New
    April 10, 2024
  21. 2.0.21Harmful Sexual Behaviour
    Updated
    February 5, 2024
  22. 2.0.22So-called 'Honour' Based AbuseApril 10, 2024
  23. 2.0.23Modern Slavery Pathway and Guidance
    New
    April 10, 2024
  24. 2.0.24Online Safety
    Updated
    April 10, 2024
  25. 2.0.25Parents with Learning DisabilitiesApril 10, 2024
  26. 2.0.26Parents with Mental Health ProblemsApril 10, 2024
  27. 2.0.27Parents who Misuse SubstancesApril 10, 2024
  28. 2.0.28Radicalisation and Violent Extremism
    Updated
    April 10, 2024
  29. 2.0.29Underage Sexual ActivityApril 10, 2024
  30. 2.0.30Visits to Psychiatric Wards and FacilitiesApril 10, 2024
  31. 2.0.31Visits to Prison by ChildrenFebruary 5, 2024
  32. 2.0.32Working with Interpreters and others with Special Communication SkillsFebruary 5, 2024
  33. 2.0.33Working with Families who are Hard to EngageOctober 10, 2023
  34. 2.0.34Young People who use SubstancesApril 10, 2024
  35. 2.0.35Self Harm and Suicidal Behaviour
    Updated
    February 5, 2024
  36. 2.0.36Professional Curiosity Guidance for Practitioners
    New
    April 10, 2024

3.Learning and Improvement

  1. 3.0.1Learning and Improvement FrameworkOctober 10, 2023
  2. 3.0.2Learning and Improvement Training Strategy
    New
    April 10, 2024
  3. 3.0.3Cumbria Multi-Agency Thresholds Guidance
    New
    April 10, 2024
  4. 3.0.4Cumbria Understanding The Level of Need and Practice Response
    New
    April 10, 2024
  5. 3.0.5Cumbria Multi-Agency Safeguarding Training
    New
    April 10, 2024
  6. 3.0.6Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews (National Arrangements)

4.Child Death

  1. 4.0.1Child Death Reviews - Overview of ArrangementsOctober 10, 2023

5.Safeguarding Partnership Arrangements

  1. 5.0.1Agency Roles and Responsibilities
    Updated
    February 5, 2024
  2. 5.0.2Escalation PolicyFebruary 5, 2024
  3. 5.0.3Guidance for Safe Recruitment, Selection and Retention for Staff and VolunteersOctober 10, 2023
  4. 5.0.4Complaints in Relation to Child Protection ConferenceFebruary 5, 2024
  5. 5.0.5Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkOctober 10, 2023
  6. 5.0.6Cumbria Safeguarding Children Partnership

6.Appendices and Protocols

6.1Local Protocols

  1. 6.1.1Local Protocol for AssessmentApril 10, 2024
  2. 6.1.2Multi-Agency Pre-Birth Protocol
    Updated
    April 10, 2024
  3. 6.1.3MARAC Operating Protocol
    New
    April 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 Commitment
    New
    April 10, 2024
  6. 6.1.6Protocol for Improving Standards of Care and Safeguarding in Private Residential Provision in CumbriaOctober 10, 2023
  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 Children
    New
    April 10, 2024

6.2Appendices

  1. 6.2.1Using this ManualFebruary 5, 2024
  2. 6.2.2Local ContactsFebruary 5, 2024
  3. 6.2.3National Contacts
  4. 6.2.4Glossary
  5. 6.2.5NICE Guidelines
  6. 6.2.6Amendments

Last Updated: April 10, 2024

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