Rotherham Children's Homes Procedures Manual

Amendments

2025

Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines	This chapter was refreshed in June 2025.
Recognising Abuse and Neglect	In June 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.
Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding Concerns	In June 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 Quality	In June 2025, this chapter was refreshed to add additional information in relation to Regulation 45 reviews and reports. It was also reviewed and updated in line with local procedure.
Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and Photographs	In June 2025, information in relation to sexually coerced extortion was added into Section 1, Risks.
Smoking and Alcohol	In June 2025, a link was added to Young People and Vaping (NHS).
Allegations Against Staff	This chapter was updated in June 2025 to include a link to the Disclosure and Barring Service Guidance Leaflets (GOV.UK).

Safeguarding Children from Radicalisation and Extremism	This chapter was updated in December 2024.
Recognising Abuse and Neglect	In December 2024, definitions were updated in line with revised Working Together to Safeguard Children.
Safe Use of the Internet, Social Media and Photographs	In December 2024, this chapter was updated in line with the Online Safety Act 2023.
Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities / Health Care Needs	In December 2024, information was added in relation to Ofsted and CQC Joint Registration Guidance: Children’s Homes and Health Care.
Positive Relationships and Behaviour Support	This chapter was refreshed in December 2024.
Notification of Serious Events	In December 2024, information was added in relation to Ofsted and CQC Joint Registration Guidance: Children’s Homes and Health Care.
Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines	In December 2024, minor amendments were made to definitions in line with Working Together to Safeguard Children.