This chapter was updated in March 2025 to include a link to the Disclosure and Barring Service Guidance Leaflets - GOV.UK in the Related Guidance Section.

Recruitment, Assessment and Approval of Prospective Adopters

In March 2025 Section 4.2, Procedural Fairness was updated in line with case-law.

Placement for Adoption

This chapter was updated in March 2025 with a link to DBS guidance leaflets - GOV.UK in Section 4.4, Concluding the Investigation.

Allegations Against Prospective Adopters and in Relation to Children Placed for Adoption or Already Adopted

Local Resources

Resources

Using this Manual

Amendments

Safeguarding Children Partnerships

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