Using this Manual

This new manual contains procedures and guidance specifically for Cambridgeshire children's social care. It replaces the joint manual between Peterborough and Cambridgeshire children's services and replaces all previous versions.

This manual will be updated regularly, and a summary of the changes can be accessed via the 'Amendments' button on the Home page. You will also find the details of the next planned manual update in this section.

If you would like to suggest a change to the procedures manual, discuss your suggestion with your line manager in the first instance.

This manual includes a local resources section, accessible via the navigation bar. If there is a resource you think should be added, talk to your manager in the first instance.

This library is populated and maintained locally and not by tri.x.

tri.x will not be responsible for content added to this area, and any concerns should be directed to the contact person responsible for the procedures.

The manual is accessed by readers who may encounter unfamiliar terms. Therefore, a glossary of definitions is available under the resource tab.

There is also a National Contacts resource populated with details of key national agencies and organisations likely to be relevant to procedure users.

Every effort has been made to ensure regulatory compliance. If you discover any errors or omissions, please alert your manager.

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The Manual is intended to be viewed online to ensure only the most up-to-date procedures are used. There will be times when a hard copy of chapters from these procedures will be necessary. Please remember to destroy them after use and to consult the online manual.

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