Amendments

In June 2025 information was added into Section 3, Risks in relation to sexually coerced extortion.

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.

In June 2025 a link was added to Young People and Vaping (NHS).

In June 2025 a new section was added to the chapter on Child Financial Exploitation.

This chapter was updated in December 2024 to include a link to the GOV.UK, Disclosure and Barring Service Guidance Leaflets.

This chapter was updated in December 2024 to reflect updated Prevent duty statutory guidance.

This chapter was updated in December 2024 to include a link to the GOV.UK, Disclosure and Barring Service Guidance Leaflets.

In December 2024, amendments were made in line with the Online Safety Act 2023.

In December 2024, information was added on how to request information about an applicant from Ofsted.

In December 2024, this chapter was refreshed and links were added to additional sources of information.