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In January 2025, this chapter was refreshed and updated.

In January 2025, this chapter was reviewed and refreshed.

In January 2025, this chapter was refreshed throughout.

In January 2025, this guidance was reviewed and updated throughout to reflect the introduction of 'Family and Friends Meeting' terminology in Blackpool.

In January 2025, this chapter was reviewed to reflect Blackpool’s Multi-agency Safeguarding Partnership Arrangements.

In January 2025, this PDF document was replaced with an updated version.

In January 2025, this chapter was refreshed to update language.

In January 2025, this PDF document was replaced with an updated version.

This chapter was updated and reviewed in January 2025.

In January 2025, this guidance was extensively updated to reflect the work of the AWAKEN team and safeguarding partners to support children and young people who are being exploited or who are at risk of exploitation.

This chapter was reviewed in January 2025.

This chapter was amended in January 2025 to include information from Special Educational Needs and Disability: Improving Local Authority Decision Making - Report of the Administrative Justice Council’s Working Group on Special Educational Needs and Disability. Information was also added into Section 15, Resolving Disagreements, in relation to legal aid for foster carers and prospective adoptive parents in First Tier Tribunal appeals. In Addition, Section 15.1, Registering an appeal with the First-tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disability) was updated in line with case law.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

In January 2025, this PDF document was replaced with an updated version.

In January 2025, this guidance was reviewed and updated to reflect current local processes.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children. In line with Working Together 2023, the arrangements for safeguarding children in Blackpool changed from Pan Lancashire Children's Safeguarding Partnership (CSAP) to Blackpool Multi Agency Safeguarding Arrangements (Blackpool MASA).

In January 2025, information was added in relation to Ofsted and CQC Joint Registration Guidance: Children’s Homes and Health Care.

This chapter was reviewed in January 2025.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children. In line with Working Together 2023, the arrangements for safeguarding children in Blackpool changed from Pan Lancashire Children's Safeguarding Partnership (CSAP) to Blackpool Multi Agency Safeguarding Arrangements (Blackpool MASA).

This chapter was reviewed in January 2025.

In January 2025, this chapter was refreshed.

This chapter was updated in January 2025.

In January 2025, this chapter was revised and updated throughout. It was also updated to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

In January 2025, this chapter was reviewed and refreshed. It was also updated to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

In January 2025, this document was replaced with an updated version.

In January 2025, a link was added to Ofsted and CQC Joint Registration Guidance: Children’s Homes and Health Care.

This chapter was added in January 2025.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

In January 2025, this PDF document was replaced with an updated version.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

In January 2025, this PDF document was replaced with an updated version.

In January 2025, this chapter was refreshed and reviewed to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was refreshed in January 2025.

In January 2025, this guidance was reviewed and updated.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outline the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

In January 2025, links to sources of further information were updated. In addition, this chapter was updated to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children. In line with Working Together 2023, the arrangements for safeguarding children in Blackpool changed from Pan Lancashire Children's Safeguarding Partnership (CSAP) to Blackpool Multi Agency Safeguarding Arrangements (Blackpool MASA).

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

In January 2025, this PDF document was replaced with an updated version.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children:

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

In January 2025 information on Ofsted checks was added in to Section 5.1, Checks, In addition, this chapter was updated in April 2024 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

In January 2025, Blackpool Council have teamed up with Lancashire County Council to form a Regional Adoption Agency called Adoption Lancashire and Blackpool. The service brings together experts from both authorities to help children waiting to adopted find a loving home.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025.

In January 2025 information on Ofsted checks was added in to Section 3, Stage One - The Pre-Assessment Process.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

The Staying Put document was replaced with an updated version In January 2025.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was reviewed in January 2025.

This chapter was refreshed throughout in January 2025. It was updated to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

In January 2025, this chapter was reviewed and updated.

This chapter was reviewed in January 2025.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was reviewed in January 2025.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

This chapter was updated in January 2025 to mirror the language currently use to refer to our children, the table in the scope box outlines the language that we use in Blackpool when undertaking support for Our Children.

In July 2024, information was added in relation to family group decision-making in Section 1, Introduction and Time Limits and Section 5, Pre-Proceedings, and a link was added to chapter Family Networks and Family Group Decision Making.

In July 2024, this chapter was revised in response to Working Together to Safeguard Children (December 2023), and includes the ongoing development of the strategic leadership roles of Virtual School Heads (VSH) in promoting educational outcomes for children aged 0 to 18 who have, or previously had a social worker, and children in kinship care arrangements.

This chapter was updated in July 2024, to reflect Championing Kinship Care: The National Kinship Care strategy. Section 4, Different Situations whereby Children may be Living with Family and Friend Carers was updated to include information about Ukrainian children being cared for my family and friends in the UK. 

This chapter was refreshed in July 2024.

In July 2024, Section 10, Use of Inherent Jurisdiction to Authorise a Placement Involving a Deprivation of Liberty was updated throughout in line with Revised Practice Guidance on the Court's Approach to Unregistered Placements (October 2023) and Revised National Listing Protocol for Applications that Seek Deprivation of Liberty Orders Relating to Children under the Inherent Jurisdiction.

This chapter was updated in July 2024. Information was added into Section 17, Special Guardian Duty on the Death of the Child, that the relevant local authority should be notified if the child was previously a looked after child.

In July 2024, a link was added in Section 4, Age Assessment to BASW Age Assessment Practice Guidance. In Further Information, a link was added to Operation Innerste Process: Caseworker Guidance.

In July 2024, this chapter was added to the manual.

In July 2024, this chapter was updated in line with Working Together to Safeguard Children. New Section 3, Death of a Care Leaver Up to and Including the Age of 24 was added.

In July 2024, this chapter was added to the manual.

In July 2024, Section 15, Resolving Disagreements was updated to include information on Guidance: Carry Out an Order in Special Educational Needs Cases.