Policies and Procedures

Working together to safeguard children 2026: what providers must do now

Working together to safeguard children 2026 brings important changes for organisations that support children in England. Published on 18 March 2026, it replaces the 2023 edition and strengthens expectations for early support, multi-agency working, anti-discriminatory practice and learning from serious incidents. For children’s homes and supported accommodation providers for 16- and 17-year-olds, this is not an update to file away for later. Leaders should now check whether safeguarding policies, referral routes, staff guidance, risk assessments […]

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Regulatory requirements for unregulated adult supported living services in England

What is unregulated supported living? To set up an unregulated adult supported living service in England (i.e., one not providing regulated personal care), there is no requirement to register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). However, there is still a range of essential paperwork and documentation that should be in place to ensure the regulatory requirements  to set up unregulated adult supported living service in England when it comes to service quality, compliance with local

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Policies and Procedures for Children’s Homes in England

By Godfrey Mushandu/LinkedIn What are policies and procedures for Children’s Homes in England? Policies and procedures for children’s homes in England provide formal guidelines that outline the principles, rules and practices that staff follow to deliver consistent, safe and ethical care. Specifically, policies set the overarching intentions and standards, while procedures specify the step-by-step methods for implementing these policies. Together, they promote accountability, protect children and support compliance with legal and professional requirements. Therefore, understanding

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