Hull Children's Homes Online Procedures

Amendments

2025

Recognising Abuse and Neglect	In April 2025 amendments were made to the definition of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in line with further revisions to Working Together to Safeguard Children.
Monitoring and Review	In April 2025 this chapter was revised to add additional information in relation to Regulation 45 reviews and reports.
Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care Needs	This chapter was revised in April 2025.
Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual Exploitation	This chapter was revised throughout in April 2025.
Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and Photographs	In April 2025 information was added into Section 1, Risks in relation to sexually coerced extortion.
Allegations Against Staff	This chapter was updated in April 2025 to include a link to the Disclosure and Barring Service Guidance Leaflets - GOV.UK.
Staffing and Safe Recruitment	This chapter was updated in April 2025 to include a link to the Disclosure and Barring Service Guidance Leaflets - GOV.UK in the Related Guidance Section.
Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding Concerns	In April 2025 amendments were made to the definition of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in line with further revisions to Working Together to Safeguard Children.
Monitoring and Review	in April 2025 this chapter replaced one entitled Monitoring and Review and has additional information in relation to regulation 45 reviews and reports.

Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and Photographs	In October 2024, this chapter was updated in line with the Online Safety Act 2023.
Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care Needs	In October 2024, information was added in relation to Ofsted and CQC Joint Registration Guidance: Children’s Homes and Health Care.
Drugs and Substance Misuse	In October 2024, information was added to reflect the reclassification of nitrous oxide as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (as amended).
Identifying and Supporting Children and Young People Vulnerable to Violent Extremism including Radicalisation	This chapter was updated in October 2024.
Notification of Serious Events	In October 2024, information was added in relation to Ofsted and CQC Joint Registration Guidance: Children’s Homes and Health Care.
Staffing and Safe Recruitment	In October 2024, a link was added to Education Supply Chains – A Better Hiring Toolkit.
Positive Relationships and Behaviour Support	This chapter was revised in October 2024.
Recognising Abuse and Neglect	In October 2024, definitions were updated in line with revised Working Together to Safeguard Children.