Amendments

June 2024

Updated Chapters
Chapter Title Details
Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and Photographs This chapter has been refreshed and additional links have been added into Further Information.
Female Genital Mutilation A new Section 8, Other Harmful Practices has been added. 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.
Drugs and Substance Misuse Information has been added to reflect the reclassification of nitrous oxide as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (as amended).
Smoking and Alcohol This chapter has been refreshed.
Leadership and Management Section 2.2, Appointment of Manager has been updated in line with updated Ofsted Guidance - Social Care Common Inspection Framework: Children's Homes.
Staffing and Safe Recruitment

New subsections 2.8, Prospective Staff Spending Time in the Home and 2.9, Carrying Out Interviews have been added in line with updated Ofsted guidance.
A link to information on DBS Digital Identity Verification Guidance has been added.

Preparation for Leaving Care - Leaving the Home A link to Ofsted Guidance Children’s Homes that Provide Care and Accommodation for Adults has been added into Relevant Guidance.

Next update: December 2024


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