Amendments

In January 2025, amendments have been made in line with the revised Working Together to Safeguard Children.

This link was added in January 2025.

In January 2025, this chapter was updated and should be reread.

In January 2025, this chapter was revised throughout and should be reread. Note in Section 7, Pets XL Bully has been added to the list of banned dogs under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (as amended).

In January 2025, this chapter was refreshed and information updated about vaping.

In January 2025, information was added throughout the chapter and it should be re-read.

In January 2025, amendments have been made in line with the Online Safety Act 2023.

In January 2025, information has been added on other harmful practices such as breast flattening and virginity testing or hymenoplasty.

In January 2025, this chapter was added to the handbook and chapter should be read alongside our guidance on Promoting Positive Behaviour.

In January 2025, this chapter was updated to reflect the updated Prevent Duty Statutory Guidance.