Contents

1.Core Procedures

1. 1.0.1Safeguarding Partnership PrinciplesMay 16, 2024
2. 1.0.2Recognising Abuse and NeglectMay 16, 2025
3. 1.0.3Early HelpMay 16, 2024
4. 1.0.4ReferralsNovember 5, 2024
5. 1.0.5ThresholdsMay 16, 2024
6. 1.0.6AssessmentMay 16, 2024
7. 1.0.7Child Protection Enquiries - Section 47 Children Act 1989November 5, 2024
8. 1.0.8Child Protection ConferencesMay 16, 2025
9. 1.0.9Child Protection PlansMay 16, 2024
10. 1.0.10Regional Protocol for Protecting Children who Move Across Local Authority BordersMay 16, 2024
11. 1.0.11Allegations Against Staff or Volunteers who Work with ChildrenMay 16, 2025
12. 1.0.12Organised and Complex AbuseMay 16, 2024
13. 1.0.13Information SharingMay 16, 2025
14. 1.0.14Whistleblowing or Raising Concerns at WorkMay 16, 2024
15. 1.0.15Good Practice Supporting the Voice of the ChildMay 16, 2024
16. 1.0.16Engaging with Fathers, Male Partners or CarersMay 16, 2024
17. 1.0.17Early Intervention: Policy and Provision (House of Commons Library)

2.Safeguarding Practice Guidance

1. 2.0.1Breast IroningMay 16, 2024
2. 2.0.2Bruising in Pre/Non-Mobile ChildrenMay 16, 2024
3. 2.0.3BullyingMay 16, 2025
4. 2.0.4Child to Parent Violence and AbuseMay 16, 2024
5. 2.0.5Child Sexual Abuse in the Family EnvironmentMay 16, 2025
6. 2.0.6Child Exploitation (Sexual and Criminal)May 16, 2025
7. 2.0.7Children and Families that go Missing (Including Unborn Children)May 16, 2024
8. 2.0.8Children from Abroad, including Victims of Modern Slavery, Trafficking and ExploitationMay 16, 2025
9. 2.0.9Children in CustodyMay 16, 2025
10. 2.0.10Children Living Away from HomeMay 16, 2024
11. 2.0.11Children Missing from Education and Children in Education other than in Registered SchoolsMay 16, 2025
12. 2.0.12Children Missing from Care, Home and EducationMay 16, 2025
13. 2.0.13Children of Parents with Learning Disabilities/DifficultiesMay 16, 2025
14. 2.0.14Children of Parents with Mental Health ProblemsMay 16, 2024
15. 2.0.15Children of Parents who Misuse SubstancesMay 16, 2024
16. 2.0.16Children Visiting PrisonsNovember 5, 2024
17. 2.0.17Children Visiting Mental Health Wards and FacilitiesNovember 5, 2024
18. 2.0.18Concealed PregnanciesMay 16, 2024
19. 2.0.19Dangerous Dogs and Safeguarding ChildrenMay 16, 2024
20. 2.0.20Disabled ChildrenMay 16, 2025
21. 2.0.21Domestic AbuseMay 16, 2025
22. 2.0.22Online SafetyMay 16, 2025
23. 2.0.23Fabricated or Induced Illness/Perplexing PresentationsMay 16, 2024
24. 2.0.24Child Abuse linked to Faith or BeliefMay 16, 2024
25. 2.0.25Female Genital MutilationNovember 5, 2024
26. 2.0.26Forced MarriageMay 16, 2024
27. 2.0.27Gang Activity, Youth Violence and Criminal Exploitation Affecting ChildrenNovember 5, 2024
28. 2.0.28Harmful Sexual BehaviourUnder Review
29. 2.0.29So-Called Honour Based AbuseMay 16, 2024
30. 2.0.30NeglectMay 16, 2024
31. 2.0.31Pre-BirthMay 16, 2025
32. 2.0.32Safeguarding Children and Young People against Radicalisation, Terrorist and Extremist IdeologyMay 16, 2025
33. 2.0.33RacismMay 16, 2024
34. 2.0.34Safe SleepingMay 16, 2024
35. 2.0.35Self Harm and Suicidal Behaviour in Children and Young PeopleMay 16, 2025
36. 2.0.36TransitionsMay 16, 2024
37. 2.0.37Underage Sexual ActivityMay 16, 2024
38. 2.0.38Working with Interpreters and others with Special Communication SkillsMay 16, 2024
39. 2.0.39Safeguarding Children with a Social Worker, Cared for Children and Previously Cared for Children at SchoolMay 16, 2025

3.Learning and Improvement

1. 3.0.1Child Safeguarding Practice ReviewsMay 16, 2024
2. 3.0.2Child Death ReviewsMay 16, 2024
3. 3.0.3Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy and Childhood - Multi-agency Guidelines for Care and Investigation (Royal College of Pathologists, endorsed by The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health)

4.Multi-Agency Safeguarding Arrangements

1. 4.0.1Multi-Agency Safeguarding ArrangementsNovember 5, 2024
2. 4.0.2Organisational ResponsibilitiesNovember 5, 2024
3. 4.0.3Dispute Resolution ProtocolMay 16, 2024
4. 4.0.4Guidance for Safe Recruitment, Selection and Retention for Staff and VolunteersMay 16, 2025
5. 4.0.5Complaints in Relation to Child Protection ConferencesMay 16, 2024
6. 4.0.6Serious Violence Duty November 5, 2024

5.Appendices and Protocols - Local Protocols, Contacts, Using this Manual

5.1Local Protocols

1. 5.1.1South Tyneside - Local ProtocolsDecember 12, 2023
2. 5.1.2Sunderland - Local ProtocolsDecember 12, 2023

5.2Contacts

1. 5.2.1Gateshead - Local ContactsJune 26, 2024
2. 5.2.2Newcastle - Local ContactsDecember 12, 2023
3. 5.2.3North Tyneside - Local ContactsDecember 12, 2023
4. 5.2.4Northumberland - Local ContactsDecember 12, 2023
5. 5.2.5South Tyneside - Local ContactsNovember 5, 2024
6. 5.2.6Sunderland - Local ContactsMay 16, 2024
7. 5.2.7National Contacts

5.3Appendices

1. 5.3.1Using this ManualMay 16, 2025
2. 5.3.2ResourcesFebruary 23, 2022
3. 5.3.3NICE Guidelines
4. 5.3.4Amendments