Reading List

The items below are the official sources referenced in this course. They support supervision, policy review and safeguarding discussions. Always follow your local child protection and children's home procedures.
- Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026
England safeguarding guidance used for thresholds, multi-agency working and escalation procedures. - NICE NG76: Child abuse and neglect
Guidance on recognising and responding to child abuse and neglect. - Children's homes regulations, including quality standards: guide
Statutory expectations for residential care, records and quality of provision. - SCCIF: children's homes
Inspection framework covering help and protection, identity, recording and safeguarding culture. - Children's social care national framework
Statutory framework for child-centred practice and expected outcomes.

