Contents

1.Core Procedures

1. 1.0.1Recognising Abuse and NeglectMarch 4, 2026
2. 1.0.2ReferralsMarch 4, 2025
3. 1.0.3AssessmentSeptember 22, 2025
4. 1.0.4Child Protection Enquiries - Section 47 Children Act 1989September 27, 2024
5. 1.0.5Child Protection ConferencesMarch 4, 2025
6. 1.0.6Child Protection PlansFebruary 24, 2022
7. 1.0.7Children and Families Moving Across Local Authority Boundaries or Abroad
   Updated
   March 4, 2026
8. 1.0.8Allegations Against Staff or VolunteersMarch 4, 2025
9. 1.0.9Organised and Complex AbuseOctober 26, 2023
10. 1.0.10Information SharingMarch 4, 2025
11. 1.0.11Good Practice Supporting the Voice of the ChildMarch 4, 2026
12. 1.0.12Early Intervention: Policy and Provision (House of Commons Library)

2.Safeguarding Practice Guidance

1. 2.0.1Child Sexual Abuse in the Family EnvironmentMarch 4, 2026
2. 2.0.2Child Sexual ExploitationMarch 4, 2026
3. 2.0.3Child Criminal Exploitation
   Updated
   March 4, 2026
4. 2.0.4Children from Abroad, including Victims of Modern Slavery, Trafficking and ExploitationMarch 4, 2026
5. 2.0.5Children Living Away from HomeMarch 4, 2026
6. 2.0.6Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (APVA)March 4, 2025
7. 2.0.7MissingSeptember 22, 2025
8. 2.0.8Children Missing Education and Children in Education other than in Registered SchoolsMarch 4, 2026
9. 2.0.9Parents with Learning DisabilitiesSeptember 22, 2025
10. 2.0.10Parents with Mental Health ProblemsFebruary 24, 2022
11. 2.0.11Parents who Misuse SubstancesSeptember 22, 2025
12. 2.0.12Visits to Prisons by ChildrenSeptember 22, 2025
13. 2.0.13Visits to Psychiatric Wards and Facilities by ChildrenSeptember 22, 2025
14. 2.0.14Concealed PregnanciesMarch 4, 2026
15. 2.0.15Dangerous Dogs and Safeguarding Children
    Updated
    March 4, 2026
16. 2.0.16Children with Disabilities/Complex NeedsSeptember 22, 2025
17. 2.0.17Domestic Abuse
    Updated
    March 4, 2026
18. 2.0.18Online SafetyMarch 4, 2026
19. 2.0.19Fabricated or Induced Illness/Perplexing Presentations
    Updated
    March 4, 2026
20. 2.0.20Female Genital MutilationMarch 4, 2026
21. 2.0.21Forced MarriageMarch 4, 2024
22. 2.0.22Gang Activity, Youth Violence and Criminal Exploitation Affecting ChildrenOctober 26, 2023
23. 2.0.23Harmful Sexual Behaviour
    Updated
    March 4, 2026
24. 2.0.24'Honour' Based AbuseMarch 4, 2025
25. 2.0.25NeglectApril 4, 2023
26. 2.0.26Pre-Birth
    Updated
    March 4, 2026
27. 2.0.27Injuries and Bruising Protocol for Immobile Children 0-18 yearsSeptember 22, 2025
28. 2.0.28Radicalisation, Terrorist and Extremist IdeologyMarch 4, 2025
29. 2.0.29Self Harm and Suicidal Behaviour
    Updated
    March 4, 2026
30. 2.0.30Child Abuse linked to Faith or Belief
    Updated
    March 4, 2026
31. 2.0.31Underage Sexual ActivitySeptember 27, 2024
32. 2.0.32Working with Interpreters and others with Special Communication SkillsOctober 26, 2023
33. 2.0.33Transitional Safeguarding
    Updated
    March 4, 2026
34. 2.0.34Safeguarding Children with a Social Worker, Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children at SchoolMarch 4, 2026

3.Safeguarding Partnership Arrangements (Roles and Responsibilities)

1. 3.0.1Milton Keynes Safeguarding Children Partnership ArrangementsApril 4, 2023
2. 3.0.2Agency Roles and ResponsibilitiesMarch 4, 2026
3. 3.0.3Arrangements for Child Safeguarding Practice ReviewsApril 4, 2023
4. 3.0.4Child Death ReviewsMarch 4, 2026
5. 3.0.5Conflict Resolution PolicyApril 4, 2023
6. 3.0.6Complaints in Relation to Child Protection ConferenceMarch 4, 2026
7. 3.0.7Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkMarch 4, 2026
8. 3.0.8Guidance for Safe Recruitment, Selection and Retention for Staff and VolunteersMarch 4, 2026
9. 3.0.9Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews
10. 3.0.10Safeguarding Partnership Arrangements Resource

4.Appendices and Protocols

4.1Appendices

1. 4.1.1Using this ManualApril 4, 2023
2. 4.1.2Local ContactsSeptember 22, 2025
3. 4.1.3National Contacts
4. 4.1.4Glossary
5. 4.1.5NICE Guidelines