Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Luton Safeguarding Children Partnership Procedures

Amendments

2025

Injuries and Bruising Protocol for Immobile Children 0-18 years	This chapter was refreshed locally where required in June 2025.

Children from Abroad, including Victims of Modern Slavery, Trafficking and Exploitation	In May 2025, links to sources of further information were updated.
Recognising Abuse and Neglect	In May 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.
Online Safety	In May 2025, information in relation to sexually coerced extortion was added into Section 1, Definition.
Guidance for Safe Recruitment, Selection and Retention for Staff and Volunteers	This chapter was updated in May 2025 to include a link in Relevant Guidance to Disclosure and Barring Service Guidance Leaflets - GOV.UK.
Child Criminal Exploitation	This chapter was refreshed in May 2025.
Local Contacts	These details were updated in May 2025.
Harmful Sexual Behaviour	This chapter was refreshed in May 2025.
Child Sexual Abuse in the Family Environment	In May 2025, this chapter was updated.
Safeguarding Individuals Against Radicalisation or Violent Extremism: Practice Guidance	In May 2025, Prevent National Referral Guidance was added and the Prevent National Referral Form was updated.
Safeguarding Children from Sexual Exploitation	This chapter was refreshed in May 2025.
Children of Parents with Learning Disabilities	In May 2025 this chapter was refreshed.