Amendments

In February 2026 information has been added in relation to sexually coerced extortion.

In February 2026 information has been added on child financial exploitation which is where a child is groomed into helping criminals launder money or commit fraud. Most children are financially exploited without understanding what is going on or realising they are committing an offence.

In February 2026 Section 3, Home Remedies has been amended to include the increasing advisory role pharmacists play regarding over the counter medication.

In February 2026 a link has been added to NHS information on Young People and Vaping.

This chapter has been reviewed and updated locally In February 2026 and has also been updated to reflect Granting Leaves of Absence in Working Together to Improve School Attendance statutory guidance, which states that generally, the Department for Education does not consider a need or desire for a holiday or other absence for the purpose of leisure and recreation to be an exceptional circumstance for leave of absence.

In February 2026 information has been added on bedroom space, sharing and bunk beds.

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

In February 2025 this chapter has been refreshed and information updated about vaping.

In February 2025 XL Bully has been added to the list of banned dogs under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (as amended).

In February 2025 this chapter was reviewed locally and refreshed.

In February 2025 this chapter was revised in line with updated Prevent Duty Statutory Guidance.

This chapter was updated in February 2025 in line with the Online Safety Act 2023.