Amendments

In April 2024, this chapter was revised throughout in line with updated statutory guidance.

In April 2024, this chapter was amended:

• To include information on identifying suspected perpetrators of modern slavery;
• To reflect the launch of the National Age Assessment Board, which began a phased rollout on 31 March 2023;
• To include a link to BASW Age Assessment Practice Guidance (see Section 1.2.1, Age Assessment);
• To include a link to Operation Innerste Process: Caseworker Guidance (see Further Information).

In April 2024, this chapter was refreshed and additional links were added into Further Information.

In April 2024, this new chapter was added to Safeguarding Practice Guidance.

In April 2024, information was added on other harmful practices such as breast flattening and virginity testing or hymenoplasty.
Section 7, NHS Data Sharing was also refreshed and updated.

In April 2024, this chapter was revised throughout in line with updated statutory guidance.

In April 2024, this chapter was revised throughout in line with updated statutory guidance.